CIPS Advanced Certificate
An internationally recognised supply chain management qualification with the CIPS
Are you interested in a career in purchasing and supply?
Who will issue your certificate?
Once youve completed your study with Speciss College and passed the exams, youll be awarded the CIPS Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations . This is the second of 5 steps you can take on the CIPS ladder to success!
As the supply chain becomes more complex, Procurement and Supply
is increasingly being seen as a strategic business discipline. As a result, purchasing
and supply professionals - especially well qualified ones - are becoming
valuable assets to any company.
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply is a widely recognised
international benchmark of excellence, enhancing standards of professionalism
and performance throughout the discipline of purchasing and supply.
Choosing to study with CIPS is a wise decision
Entry requirements for this course
To join the CIPS family and register for the Certificate, you must have the Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations.
Bring certified copies of your certificates with you when you come
to Speciss College to register as a student!
In addition to registering with Speciss College for your tuition, you must also
register as a student with CIPS. Please contact their office at:
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Easton House
Easton on the Hill
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 3NZ
England
Tel: 00 44 1780 756777
Fax: 00 44 1780 751610
Email: info@cips.org
What you will learn
You will study 4 Core subjects and pick 1 optional subject
Core
L3M1- Procurement and Supply Environments
L3M2- Ethical Procurement and Supply
L3M3- Contract Administration
L3M4- Team Dynamics and Change
Electives
L3M5- Socially Responsible Procurement
L3M6- Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution
You can see learn more about CIPS on their website www.cips.org
What exams will you write?
Exams are held in May and November each year. Youll register for the exams
with CIPS.
Please talk to the Speciss Examinations Officer
to find out when exam fees are due.
When and where are the classes and what are the fees?
Lessons are done in the evenings, with some lessons being held on
weekends.
Youll get your personal timetable when you register at Speciss College.
What about books and stationery?
Youll need to bring your own notebooks and writing materials to your classes. For your convenience, we have a range of stationery items at the Speciss bookshops. The list of prescribed and recommended books is available on the CIPS website. We strongly urge you to buy a copy of the prescribed texts.
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