Chartered Institute Of Purchasing And Supply - CIPS

CharteredInstitute ofPurchasing &Supply (CIPS)Chartered Institute ofPurchasing and SupplyAll Coursesfor more informationvisit www.dlcandtraining.co.uk or call 44 (0)800 0126 770

Why study with Distance LearningCollege?Distance Learning College areaward winning distance learningspecialists. Our unique approachto delivering the qualificationsemployers look for means that youreceive all of the support you wouldexpect from attending a college whilehaving the flexibility to be able tocomplete the qualification in yourown time, fit the course around yourindividual needs and learn whileyou earn.Our CIPS qualifications are recognised byleading companies around the world as astatement of purchasing excellence.

Distance Learning College offers the mostdynamically supported distance learningin the industry which is why we have beenable to boast a 97% pass rate on all of ourcourse for the past five years.Your complete personalised study packagewill include: Your own expert purchasing and supply tutorwho will maintain continuous contact withyou via telephone, email, post and regularopportunities to meet face to face. Ourindustry expert tutors have experience ofworking in purchasing roles with ICI, GeneralMotors, ASDA, Samsung and many others Your own Personal Mentor to help you tomanage your learning around your currentwork and home life commitments, ensureyou are getting the most out of your courseand that you are receiving all of the supportyou need A student support team to take the hassleout of arranging exams, ordering materialsand booking you onto student supportseminars so that you can focus your time onyour learning

Course OptionsCIPS Courses are available in the following levels:Certificate in Procurement and Supply OperationsAdvanced Diploma in Procurement and SupplyThis qualification is designed for those who aspire to workin or are new to purchasing and supply or those who haveminimal purchasing responsibility in their current role.This course is designed for those who have a significantlevel of experience working in a purchasing and supply role,ordinarily in a supervisory position.Advanced Certificate in Procurement and SupplyOperationsProfessional Diploma in Procurement and SupplyThis qualification is designed for those who are new to abuying or procurement role with minimal experience and noformal purchasing qualifications.Diploma in Procurement and SupplyThis course is designed for those who have either: two years plus experience but no formal qualifications gained the Level 3 Certificate and are looking toprogress further a level 3 qualification or above and wish to specialise inpurchasingfor more information visit www.dlcandtraining.co.uk or call 44 (0)800 0126 770This course is an advanced CIPS qualification, developingthe knowledge and skills to plan and implement the strategicdirection of a company’s supply chain, in support of widerbusiness objectives. On completion of this qualification,students may apply for MCIPS status.

Certificate in Procurement and Supply OperationsThe course is made up of five compulsory units.Compulsory - You must take all of the compulsory units listed below.Procurement and Supply FunctionsProcurement and Supply PrinciplesProcurement and Supply Stakeholders The Main Types of Organisations How Organisations Operate Key Operating Functions WithinOrganisations Mission Statements and Beyond Key Roles of Procurement and Supply Key Procedures in Procurement andSupply Key Economics Sectors Demand and Supply The impact of Market Factors Stakeholders in Procurement and Supply The Internal Relationships of Procurementand Supply Conflict in the Work of Procurement andSupply Approaches to Conflict Resolution Effective Teamwork Quality Management The Cost of Quality Quality Assurance and QualityManagement Ethical Codes in Procurement and Supply Corporate GovernanceProcurement and Supply Administration Effective and Efficient AdministrationPre-Contract AdministrationPost-Award AdministrationThe Need for ApprovalsDirect and Indirect SuppliesThe Cost of Holding InventoriesTechniques for Ordering InventoriesExpediting SuppliesEffective CommunicationForecastingAspects of Procurement and SupplyThe Roles of Procurement and SupplyBenefits of Effective ProcurementThe Five Rights of ProcurementDelivering Products to CustomersDelivering Products by SuppliersThe Sourcing ProcessComponents of a Supply ChainProcurement and Supply Process The Main Types of ContractsPricing ArrangementsContractual DocumentsInformation from the InternetFinancial Information on Customers andSuppliersPublicising Information ElectronicallyElectronic SourcingSystem Used in Procurement and SupplyP2P SystemsI have thoroughly enjoyed boththe CIPS levels I have studied withDLC. This course has given me agreater understanding, allowing meto increase my ability in many areaswithin the procurement arena. CIPSis a great tool for any procurementprofessional looking to expand theirunderstanding/potential and DLCare well positioned to assist with this.Their knowledgeable and friendlystaff allow the course to be taught in arelaxed but organised manner. I woulddefinitely recommend DLC to anyonelooking to study their CIPS.Chris Leech,Purchasing Co-ordinator - Intersnack

Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply OperationsThis CIPS Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply is made up of five compulsory units.Compulsory - You must take all of the compulsory units listed below.Procurement and Supply EnvironmentsProcurement and Supply WorkflowProcurement and Supply Relationships Procurement in Private and Third SectorsProcurement in the Public SectorTypes of competitive MarketsDemand and SupplyThe External Environment of ProcurementEconomic FactorsPolitical FactorsLegal FactorsEnvironment FactorsSocial and Ethical FactorsTechnological FactorsDocumentation in Procurement and SupplyReceiving QuotationsContractual ProvisionsPurchase OrdersCalculating Future DemandPricing of Goods and ServicesAnalysing Financial DataFinancial BudgetsCustomer ServiceCommunicating with StakeholdersCommunications TechnologyProcurement and Supply OperationsInventory and Logistics Operations Obtaining SuppliesThe Right PlaceAchieving Quality SuppliesThe Right Quantity at the Right PriceIdentifying Procurement NeedsCreating SpecificationsSourcing and Selecting SuppliersFormation AgreementsElectronic P2P SystemsInternet Technologies in ProcurementClassifying InventoryThe Cost of InventoryMonitoring and Control of InventoryCalculating Demand for InventoryWarehouse LocationStores and Warehouse DesignProduct CodingWarehousing and EquipmentTransportation in LogisticsTransport DocumentationIncotermsThe Transport of FreightProcurement and Other FunctionsStakeholdersCross-Functional WorkingSupply Chain RelationshipsAn Introduction to MarketingThe Marketing MixCompetitive AdvantageThe Relevance of Marketing to PurchasersProfiling Purchasers and SuppliersInformation Exchange in the Supply ChainThe Impact of TechnologyThis was a very helpful course for me. Ihave gained some very useful knowledgefrom both level 3 and 4 CIPS of whichhave both been studied through DLCtraining. I can also apply my learning tomy workplace. I’m eager to take morecourses via DLC to expand on what I havelearned thus far. This was an absolutelyexcellent experience for me. I thoroughlyenjoyed it from start to finish.Mark Westerhof,Supply Chain Manager - CrabtreeEngineeringfor more informationvisit www.dlcandtraining.co.uk or call 44 (0)800 0126 770

Diploma in Procurement and SupplyThis CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply is madeup of five compulsory units.Compulsory - You must take all of the units listed below.Contexts of Procurement and Supply Categories of ProcurementAdding Value in Procurement and SupplyProcurement and Supply Chain ManagementStakeholders of a Procurement or Supply ChainFunctionThe Procurement ProcessE-procurementThe Organisational ContextThe Procurement Function in the OrganisationICT SystemsThe Sector and Industry ContextProcurement in the Public SectorProcurement in the Private and Third SectorsBusiness Needs in Procurement and Supply Business Needs in Procurement DecisionsEstimating Cost and PriceOperating Financial BudgetsSpecifying RequirementsDeveloping Effective SpecificationsDefining Key Performance IndicatorsUnderstanding Contract TermsAssessing Pricing ArrangementsOutsourcingPlanning Outsourced ProcurementsSourcing in Procurement and Supply The Sourcing ProcessSourcing StrategySelection and Award CriteriaSupply Chain PerspectiveFinancial Appraisal of SuppliersRatio AnalysisSurveying the Supply MarketQuotations and TendersE-sourcing ToolsSourcing in the Third and Private SectorsPublic Sector SourcingInternational SourcingRisk and Opportunities in International SourcingManaging Contracts and Relationships inProcurement and Supply Commercial RelationshipsPlanning the Relationships PortfolioThe Competitive EnvironmentValue-Adding Supply Chain RelationshipsFoundations of Contract PerformanceManaging Non-PerformanceDispute ResolutionAssessing Contractual RisksContract ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementNegotiating and Contracting in Procurement andSupply Developing Commercial AgreementsLegal Issues in Creating Commercial AgreementsContractual Agreements for SupplyThe Role of Negotiation in Procurement and SupplyNegotiation Outcomes and ApproachesPower and RelationshipsCost and Price AnalysisEconomic FactorsObjectives and VariablesResourcing the ProcessStages of NegotiationInfluencing and PersuasionCommunication Skills for NegotiationDeveloping Negotiation PerformanceThe Diploma has given me theformal qualification I needed to runalongside the 10 years managementexperience I have gained. Thesupport from my tutor was of greatvalue and the project I completedwas of massive benefit to bothmyself and my company.Gary Jones, Explorer Groupfor more informationvisit www.dlcandtraining.co.uk or call 44 (0)800 0126 770

Advanced Diploma in Procurement and SupplyThis CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurementand Supply is made up of five units, 3 of which arecompulsory with a further two optional allowing studentsto select the optional units most relevant to their job role.Compulsory - You must take all of the units listed below.Management in Procurement and Supply Introduction to Organisational BehaviourTheories of Organisation and ManagementIndividual Difference and DiversityLearningMotivation and Job SatisfactionWork Groups and TeamsCo-operation and ConflictHuman Resource Management (HRM)Recruitment and SelectionTraining and DevelopmentThe Regulatory FrameworkProcurement in the Private and Third SectorsManaging Risks in Supply Chains Risk IdentificationRisk AssessmentRisk Management StrategiesFraud and Corruption RisksOperational RisksCSP and Sustainabilityfor more informationvisit www.dlcandtraining.co.uk or call 44 (0)800 0126 770 Project RisksThe Project LifecycleProject PlanningProject Implementation and ControlContractual Remedies for Managing RisksThird Parties in Risk ManagementContingency PlanningImproving the Competitiveness of Supply Chains Supply Chains and Supply Chain ManagementInfrastructure and ProcessApproaches to Supply Chain ImprovementTotal Quality ManagementUsing Performance DataDeveloping Supply Chain ImprovementPursuing Competitive AdvantagePursuing Cost AdvantageCollaborative Improvement and InnovationTechnology ToolsRelationship Assessment for Supplier Development