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Course overview
The Level 4 Foundation Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is a valuable investment for anyone considering progressing to a more senior role within the supply chain management and procurement sector. This course focuses on organisational procedures and processes including planning, negotiation, risk management and data analysis.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 24 months of unbeatable support
Entry requirements
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.
Course features
- Unrivalled support package
- Fully flexible study options
- First class study materials and resources
- Structured, constructive tutor feedback
- Fully accredited professional qualifications
- Your success guaranteed – if you don’t pass your qualification within two years of enrolling with us, we’ll let you re-sit the whole study period for free
Assessment
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.
Who's it for?
This course is the perfect choice for buyers and senior buyers and is the first step for those aspiring to achieve MCIPS status.
How do I achieve MCIPS?
Subjects
- Understand the supply chains in which organisations operate
- Learn how to offer advice to stakeholders on the sourcing process
- Understand how to find procurement solutions which are the best value for money
- Learn how to involve personnel in defining requirements
- Discover tools and techniques to assess sourcing options from external suppliers
- Learn how to tell whether suppliers are commercially and technically capable
- Learn about negotiating agreements with external organisations
- Learn the legal terms involved with commercial agreements
- Learn how to implement methods and structures to improve supplier relationships and performance whilst ensuring that your organisation’s requirements are met
About DLC Training
We provide unrivalled support to our students, ensuring their successful completion of their distance learning online training, to achieve their professional qualification.
As the UK’s No.1 Distance Learning College, we have a dedicated student and business advisory team – committed to guiding, supporting and delivering employee and workforce improvements.
Our friendly team of course advisors provide clear and focused recommendations ensuring that students select the most beneficial course from our wide portfolio of professional qualifications to ensure each learner is able to improve their skills and develop their knowledge, regardless of their existing abilities. From entry-level through to strategic management, whatever stage of their career development we are able to help individuals in a wide range of industries and roles.
