95%
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The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is ideal for those who have at least two years’ professional experience in a procurement or supply chain role, or have achieved qualifications in procurement or related subject areas.
It is aimed at developing the skills and knowledge required for operational best practice in procurement and supply management. The course provides comprehensive coverage of all of competences required for operational excellence in the profession.
The Diploma is the first level of the professional qualification, completion of all 3 of which enables the award of MCIPS. The Level 4 Diploma is the highest level at which you can start the CIPS qualifications.
This course consists of the following eight Modules:
The focus in the Diploma is on improving the bottom line of the organisation by both achieving substantial cost savings and enabling improved revenue generation. Key areas of concern are effective sourcing practices, optimising relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders, and managing supplier performance to ensure that the inputs to the organisation add the best possible value.
The first year of an undergraduate degree, HNC, NVQ Level 4
Each half module is assessed with a 1.5 hours computer based exam consisting of multiple choice and drop down list style questions. The two full modules are assessed with essay- based exams lasting 3 hours
A minimum of 2 A Levels or international equivalent as well as relevant experience working in procurement, Level 3 CIPS Advanced Certificate, undergraduate degree or equivalent in related subject or around 2 years’ experience working in a procurement or supply chain role.
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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 tutor is very knowledgeable and is good at encouraging participation in a non-pressurising way.
I just wanted to say thank you again for your support in helping me get my level 4 diploma. I’ve recently accepted a new position as a strategic buyer at a much larger company and am starting there next week. I wouldn’t have been able to get the new job without the qualification, so I am very grateful for your help! I will be able to put everything I have learned to better use in my new job, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you all at APA so thank you very much!
Alex
Senior Buyer
Online tutoring works really well, and saves me hours travelling each week. The tutors make sure to involve everyone and the break out rooms work well as its a chance to discuss topics in more detail in small groups. Examples are sought from different students and the tutor makes a point of including public and private sector and the differences. The homework is appropriate. The length of time spent on each topic seems appropriate and the revision sessions are very helpful. When the tutors ask students to share their experiences you hear about the issues and challenges other people face which supports the learning from the course.
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