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Is this CIPS course suitable for me?
Take your career in supply chain management to the next level with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 Advanced Certificate. This qualification is aimed at those who are looking to build upon their existing skills in supply chain management and purchasing. Through the course of your studies, you will develop the knowledge to understand demand management, arrange supply logistics and implement new contracts.
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The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is the leading institution in supply chain and procurement education, and CIPS certificates are internationally recognised. With the flexible and supportive learning environment provided by DLC Training, achieving a CIPS certificate will give you the knowledge you need to succeed in your career, whilst still allowing you to keep up with your other commitments.
Compulsory Units – Click each item to expand the unit content
- Know the different sectors of procurement and supply
- Understand types of pricing arrangements in commercial agreements
- Know the external environment and its impact on procurement and supply
- Understand procedures that regulate procurement and supply
- Know the different sectors of procurement and supply
- Understand types of pricing arrangements in commercial agreements
- Know the external environment and its impact on procurement and supply
- Understand procedures that regulate procurement and supply
- Know techniques that can achieve added value and its contribution to organisational success
- Know tasks associated with each stage of the sourcing process
- Understand the significance of ethics for procurement and supply
- Understand how operational performance of the procurement and supply function can be measured and improved
- Know how the individual can support overall organisational success in procurement and supply
- Understand team dynamics and their influence on procurement and supply
- Understand the challenges associated with, and methods to achieve organisational change
Elective Units – Click each item to expand the unit content
- Understand the concepts of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Understand the environmental impact of procurement and supply
- Know the implications of CSR for the procurement and supply function
- Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in procurement and supply
- Understand the concepts of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Understand the environmental impact of procurement and supply
- Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory
- Understand the environmental impact of warehousing and distribution
To find out more about achieving an advanced certificate in procurement and supply operations with DLC Training, get in touch with one of our Careers Advisors.
Frequently Asked Questions
To achieve your CIPS Qualification you will be required to take an exam for each unit of study. There are frequent opportunities for you to take your exams each year, with exam centres in easy to access locations around the world.
Achieving MCIPS status is the ultimate aim for many individuals studying CIPS Qualifications. To achieve MCIPS status you need to complete the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Professional Diploma courses. Our expert course advisors can provide you with all of the information you need to understand what is required of you if you would like to have MCIPS status.
The CIPS Diploma is equivalent to a level 4 Qualification. This is the highest entry point students can begin their CIPS training (In exceptional circumstances CIPS will review applications to begin your training at a higher level). Speak with one of our knowledgeable course advisors to find out which level of CIPS course we recommend you begin your studies.
To ensure our courses are accessible to as many individuals as possible we provide a number of affordable payment options to our students. These options include payment in full, Interest free credit and Monthly instalments.
Talk to one of our course advisors to decide which payment option works best for your personal circumstances.
Here at DLC Training, we understand that once you have made the decision to study for a Professional Qualification you will be keen to begin your studies. That’s why we have made our enrolment process quick and easy.
As soon as you have completed your student enrolment you will receive your log in details for our learning platform. Here you will find all of the resources, guidance and tips you need to succeed with your studies.
Our student success rates are outstanding and we believe this is due to our unrivalled support packages. Every student studying with DLC Training has unlimited 1-2-1 access to our Industry expert Tutors, as well as the complete support of a student mentor who is on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout your distance learning journey.
Yes. As well as being accredited by an industry leading Institute, your course is also regulated and approved by Ofqual, the governing body for Qualifications in the UK. This means you can study any of DLC Trainings professional training courses safe in the knowledge that upon completion of your studies you will receive a certificate of your educational achievement which will be recognised globally.
We have partnered with the leading institutes to ensure we can support individuals working at every level of the career ladder to achieve their professional development aims. This means that we have progression routes available for all of our students. Why not talk to one of our expert course advisors to discuss the best route of progression for you?
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