Course overview
Strategically designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need to take your career to the next level, the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is ideal for those currently working in a senior buyer or management role. Not only will this course formalise your skills, it will develop your professional status and get you closer to achieving globally recognised MCIPS status.
From improving procedures to fulfilling objectives, a diploma in procurement and supply will equip you with all the skills you need to drive your career forward. This CIPS Advanced Diploma will teach you how to improve quality, enhance time efficiency, manage the supply chain and reduce costs.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Awards
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Duration study load
- 24 months of unbeatable support
Entry requirements
You can enrol on this course if you work within a managerial role, have a level 4 qualification or higher, or you have relevant experience.
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 a must for purchasing and procurement managers and professionals working towards their MCIPS recognition.
How do I achieve MCIPS?
Subjects
- When you study this unit you’ll learn the processes needed to improve business performance
- This unit covers the various approaches to management as well as the theories behind good management techniques
- On completion of this unit you’ll be able to identify the level of risk in a supply chain as well as finding ways to avoid and mitigate risk
- This unit teaches you about the different aspects of sustainability and corporate social responsibilities
- This unit exhibits the role you could have in influencing operations management by building your knowledge across a range of key areas
- Learn different approaches to strategic sourcing and category management as well as how to instigate improvement
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.
