Course Overview

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, with growing public awareness of corporate social responsibility, buyers have an ever-more important role in industries as diverse as retail, telecommunications, financial services and manufacturing.  To learn the fundamentals to succeed in this industry, you’ll explore the range of purchasing situations, the importance of supplier relationships, and the need to control supply.

Pre-requisites

No special requirements to access this course although previous experience in purchasing and supply would be useful.

Qualification

CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Purchasing & Supply

Support and benefits

• Gain a worldwide industry recognised Certificate qualification to progress your career
• Access to a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout
• High quality self-contained study materials
  

Course Code:  N83

Key topics

• Understanding the Purchasing Environment Purchasing Operations
• Client and Supplier Relationships
• Securing Supply
• Purchasing in Action

Hours of study

18 months / 50 hours per unit

Technical requirements and fees

• To qualify you must be over the age of 18 years
• Exam fees are additional to your course fees

You’ll sit an exam for each of the five units on the Certificate, set by CIPS which are held in May and November.