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CIPS Level 3- Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

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Courses starting in August and September

The CIPS Advanced Certificate course is our entry level qualification as there are no formal entry requirements. This is suitable for learners looking to specialise in procurement and supply and to progress onto the CIPS Level 4 Diploma course.

You will learn how to apply factual, procedural and theoretical knowledge of procurement and supply. You will be able to complete tasks and address problems that are well defined but may be complex and non-routine. You will understand what relevant information is required and how to interpret and review its effectiveness.

You are required to complete 30 credits to achieve this qualification. You will need to complete four CORE modules which make up 24 of the required credits.

Core:
L3M1 Procurement and Supply Environments
L3M2 Ethical Procurement and Supply
L3M3 Contract Administration
L3M4 Team Dynamics and Change

Elective Module:
L3M5 Socially Responsible Procurement


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Testimonials

I completed my CIPS training( level 4-6) with Reg Dyson as my tutor. Thanks to Reg’s continuous support and intuitive teaching techniques, I managed to complete the three year course in two years and achieved great results. Achieving MCIPS status while having a demanding full time job would have been much more challenging if it wasn’t for the brilliant resources…

Zeinab Sulaiman, Medical Affairs Operations, Gilead

Reg is a fantastic tutor and everyone at the Procurement Academy has been great, in helping and supporting me to obtain MCIPS status.

Jonathan, CIPS Level 5, Leeds

The Procurement Academy have made it easy to complete my studies and ensure that my performance at my job hasn't suffered, and has even improved my performance through the use of real-world examples and application of knowledge.

Ben, CIPS Level 4, Nottingham

Excellent course, I would strongly recommend this to anyone managing contracts. Trainers had excellent knowledge of the subject and made the course engaging

Katherine Blackmore, CGR Supply Chain Governance Specialist, EDF Energy.

I studied Professional Diploma Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) with Reg from 2013 to 2016. Reg is an exceptional tutor, extremely detailed and has the charisma to enthrall attendees endlessly for full duration of class. I studied using a distance learning format and with Reg’s guidance, preparation and influence passed all fifteen exams first time. Reg is…

Evan Rowlands, Group Commodity Manager, Terex Materials Processing