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The CIPS Certificate in Purchasing and Supply

The Certificate level programmes are available to develop basic skills and knowledge, particularly for newcomers, providing opportunities to them progress to the Diploma programme.

The Certificate is an open access course as there are no special entry requirements for this first level programme. You will however need to have a reasonable understanding of English and Mathematics. This course will be of particular benefit to you if you have recently moved into purchasing, procurement, stores control, contracts, logistics or distribution. This programme is also a useful starting point for those who have been working in these areas for some time but have never had the opportunity to take a course of study to gain a formal qualification.

The Syllabus for the Certificate in Purchasing and Supply is as follows :

There are five compulsory subjects / modules

Understanding Purchasing Principles (C1)

Selecting the Right Supplier (C2)

Effective Negotiation (C3)

Managing Inventory (C4)

The Business Environment (C5)  

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