98%
Pass Rate
The CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply is designed for those in an operational role who need the capability to carry out all tasks associated with procurement and supply operations efficiently and effectively.
It will provide you with the tools to really add value to your role and to the business, including developing the knowledge to understand demand management, arrange supply logistics, source new products and services more effectively, understand suppliers’ costs and pricing, administer new contracts and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders.
No former procurement qualifications or professional experience is necessary to enrol on this programme.
This course consists of the following five units:
This level is suitable for anyone with less than 2 years’ experience in procurement or in a supporting role such as:
It is also suitable for those with procurement as part of their wider job role.
This course is designed for those working in an operational role, students will learn skills and knowledge to carry out all tasks associated with procurement and supply. Students will apply practical, theoretical and problem solving skills to be more effective in their role.
A level, NVQ level 3, Foundation Studies
Each unit is assessed with a 1.5 hours computer based exam consisting of multiple choice and drop down list style questions.
A Levels or equivalent qualifications are preferred but not essential. Level 3 is suitable for those that have recently started in a procurement related role, or don’t feel confident or don’t have the academic background to start at level 4.
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APA Procurement Training offer a range of ways to study with us to suit your requirements. Course costs include the course books for each module plus additional learning materials, as well as full tuition and exam preparation and the administrative cost to sit exams at our centre in Swindon or at a centre closer to where you live.
The only additional costs will be the CIPS exam fees.
CIPS student membership is payable directly to CIPS.
Due to popular demand from our students, we will continue to offer online learning for the full range of our CIPS courses and Apprenticeships. The ease and convenience of having online learning wherever you are based means that these courses are in high demand. Students attend a live classroom session with their peers and the class is a close replication of a face-to-face session including small group learning opportunities. There are 5 to 6 tuition sessions and a revision session per module, followed by an exam. The exams can be taken in our exam centre in Swindon, at an alternative exam centre close to you if there isn’t a CIPS exam centre near you, online through CIPS remote invigilation.
Learners are provided with recordings of short tutorials, learning materials and learning exercises to guide them through the course material, and with ongoing access to online tutor support.
Choosing distance learning very much depends on the level of support required by you as an individual and the time you have available to study.
On-site delivery for cohorts can be tailored to your specific organisations needs. We can provide full or half day sessions on a flexible basis.
The 1-2-1 support has been extremely helpful. My trainer is always available and willing to assist if I have any issues. I like the consistency of the work format and the exams. This helps me to stay organised.
My teachers are very experienced and always on hand for any issues, regular homework and sessions and informative explanations when you are unsure.
I have worked as a marine engineer for 38yrs and looked at options for a career change which would take me off the tools but still using my marine knowledge. The RNLI who I work for saw the benefit of bringing my knowledge into the procurement team so a year ago I started the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate course. This course has given me a better understanding of a buyer’s role and ultimately secured my transfer. APA training have delivered a good course using very knowledgeable lecturers via zoom. Due to work commitments I have watched the lessons recorded which isn’t ideal but it has worked for me securing over 80% in all my exams.
Robert Cheeseman
RNLI
Really enjoy the classes including breakout rooms where we can speak to others on the course and gain the benefit of their experience as well all do very different jobs. The questions set to complete outside of the lessons provide structure for revision and I find them extremely helpful.
High level of teaching, a lot of additional information and practical materials.
I was very impressed with how the tutor tackled the learning process of each module. It is inline in my learning curve.
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