Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply - Distance Learning | Online Study | MBA Degree Courses from UK University

CIPS – The Chartered Institute of purchasing and Supply is an international organisation, based in the UK, serving the purchasing and supply profession. Dedicated to promoting good practice, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of members and the wider business community. CIPS exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management.

CIPS is the leading body representing the field of purchasing and supply chain management. Established in 1932, it has grown to become the central reference for industry best practice and its code of conduct is the standard around the world. In 1992 CIPS was awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of its status as a centre of excellence and support for the profession.

Benefits

The purchasing and supply profession is experiencing massive change as companies recognize the vital contribution which effective purchasing and supply management can make to growth and profitability.

With this change comes the increasing need for those managing supply management activities to be professionally qualified. This is just as important for individuals seeking to enhance their career prospects as it is for organisations searching for innovative ways to be more competitive in home and global markets.

Please call us on 0800 268 7737 for further details, email achieve@rdi.co.uk or browse details of the programme in our brochure.

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For UK students

CIPS Certificate in Purchasing and Supply - Level 3
CIPS Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - Level 4
CIPS Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - Level 5
CIPS Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - Level 6

For international students

CIPS International Certificate in Purchasing and Supply
CIPS International Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply

Awarding Body:

CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply

Mode:

Text based distance learning

Duration:

It is intended that each level can be completed in one year.

Entry requirements:

There are no entry requirements to join the Level 3 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply or International Certificate in Purchasing and Supply. However, you must complete the International Certificate programme before starting the International Advanced Certificate programme.
The Level 4 Foundation Diploma entry requirements are 3 ‘A’ Levels or equivalent. If you are aged 21 years or over, you may apply if you have no formal educational qualifications, but have a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, you will be asked to provide a reference from your employer.
You must complete or be exempt from the Level 4 Foundation Diploma to gain entry on to the Level 5 Advanced Diploma. To gain entry on to the Level 6 Graduate Diploma you must have completed or been exempted from the Level 5 Advanced Diploma.

Please contact CIPS directly to confirm your standing regarding exemptions before submitting your application.

Telephone: 01780 756777
Website: www.cips.org

If you are an existing CIPS student you should receive a personalised statement detailing how to transfer to the new qualifications.

Please call us on 0800 268 7737 for further details, email achieve@rdi.co.uk or browse details of the programme in our brochure. RDI partners with UK universities to offer distance learning courses.