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CIPS

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is an international education and qualification body representing purchasing and supply chain professionals. The Institute acts as a centre of excellence for the whole profession of purchasing and supply chain management.  The course is for those who wish to:

• develop their knowledge and skills in the profession of purchasing and supply management
• develop improved methods of purchasing and supply and promoting their use in all organizations
• acquire high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity in purchasing and supply chain management.

This course is also designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to purchasing and supply techniques, from core competencies to the development of advanced purchasing management skills for individuals who are inexperienced or new to purchasing and supply.

FOUNDATION STAGE – COMPULSORY

• The Purchasing Environment
• Business Organizations and Processes
• Managing Human Resources in Purchasing and Supply
• Business Analysis in Purchasing and Supply
• Legal and Procurement Processes
• Introduction to Supply and Materials Management

PROFESSIONAL STAGE – CORE SUBJECTS

7.       PSCM I:        Strategy
8.       PSCM II:       Tactics and Operations
9.       PSCM III:     Legal Aspects
10.     Case Study

PROFESSIONAL STAGE – SPECIALIST OPTIONS

• Stores and Inventory Management
• Distribution
• Commercial Relationships

PROFESSIONAL STAGE – ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

• The Project
• Operations Management
• Marketing
• Project and Contract Management
• Retail Merchandise Management
• International Purchasing

Teaching comprises a combination of lectures, tutorials, case studies, field trips and individual project work.

Your progress on the course will be assessed by a combination of course work including essays, reports, class tests, project work and examination.
 
Final examinations are conducted by the CIPS who awards the final certificate for the programme.

• Applicants must normally be 18 years of age and hold the minimum entry requirement of 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels and  5 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects, including English and Mathematics
• SSS: Credit in three (3) core subjects, including Core English and Core Mathematics plus three (3) passes in the Electives (with an aggregate of not more than 24).
• Recognized Degree, Diploma, DBS, HND, ACCA and professional qualifications.
• Holders of higher qualifications may gain exemption from some of the examinations.  

What do you get from Zenith College?

• Tuition from dedicated and experienced lecturers
• Access to 24 hour internet facility on campus
• Access to an up-to-date and well stocked library
• Free Introductory tuition in computing and access to the College’s state-of-the-art  computer laboratory

Find more information about CIPS at www.cips.org or

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Easton House, Easton on the Hill
Stamford, Lincolnshire
PE9 3NZ
United Kingdom