Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
Level 4 Foundation Diploma is ideal for people who have been employed in a purchasing role. You should have at least 2 A Levels or equivalent (as determined by CIPS). Also acceptable are CIPS Level 3 Certificates and/or any Level 3 qualifications that CIPS consider to be equivalent.
5 core modules to be completed:
- Effective Negotiation in Purchasing and Supply
- Measuring Purchasing Performance
- Developing Contracts in Purchasing and Supply
- Managing Purchasing and Supply Relationships
- Purchasing Contexts
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
Level 5 Advanced Diploma is aimed at people who have achieved Level 4 Foundation diploma (or are exempt) who are aiming for strategic career goals or who intend to specialise in key areas. For exemption, qualifications with relevant content must be a Level 5 or above or their equivalent as determined by CIPS such as a degree from a recognised University.
5 core modules to be completed:
- Managing in the Purchasing Function
- Risk Management and Supply Chain Vulnerability
- Improving Supply Chain Performance
- Marketing for Purchasers
- Storage and Distribution
Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
Level 6 Graduate Diploma is for people who have achieved Level 5 award or are exempt. For exemption, qualifications with relevant content must be a Level 6 or above, or their equivalent as determined by CIPS. The modules must have been covered in the final year of an undergraduate programme in a recognised University or be at post-graduate level.
5 modules to be completed:
3 Core Modules:
- Leading and Influencing in Purchasing
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Management in Practice (either Case Study or a Work-Based Project)
2 Optional modules:
Chosen from the following 3 options:
- Legal Aspects in Purchasing and Supply
- Advanced Project Management
- Finance for Purchasers
