CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

More About the Course

Course structure - Blended Learning Programme

The CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a supported distance programme offering personalised online support from your tutor plus face to face consilidation and revision in the classroom. Based on a combined approach of drstance learning with individual tutorial support, this blended option is designed with the employed or self-employed adult learner in mind; one who has some experience of the business world, and who needs to study in conjunction with a career.

Compulsary Unit - Managing Risks in Supply Chains

This unit is designed to enable students to undertake risk analysis and a variety of risk assessments relating to different aspects of purchasing and supply and to implement a range of appropriate risk management tools and techniques.

Compulsary Unit - Improving the Competitiveness of Supply Chains

This unit is designed to provide students with an appreciation of the basic principles of marketing so they can interact more effectively with marketing colleagues within their organisation. 

Option Unit- Operations Mangement in Supply Chains

On completion, candidates will be able to explain designs, plans, processes or systems for the improved control or improvement of operations.
Operations Management refers to the process of converting input resources into the outputs of products or services that occur across a range of sectors such as in manufacturing, construction, retail, services and public sectors.

Compulsary Unit- Management in Procurement and Supply

In order to achieve expertise in developing and fulfilling organisational and functional objectives in procurement and supply, it is essential that candidates gain a wider appreciation of theories and techniques that relate to managing people involved with the procurement and supply function.

Option Unit - Catergory Management in Procurement and Supply

This unit focuses on differing approaches or methodologies for strategic sourcing and category management, demonstrating the role of the procurement and supply chain specialist in leading these approaches.

Option Unit - Sustainability in Supply Chains

This unit explores the concepts and initiatives in sustainability which includes aspects of corporate social responsibility.  It includes the impact on communities and societies, environmental aspects of sourcing, ethical trading and working standards.

How to apply

Please email cpdu@herts.ac.uk for further details or download a booking form.

Why choose this course?

CIPS is the leading body representing the field of purchasing and supply chain management, and the University of Hertfordshire Business School is now able to offer the opportunity to study for the CIPS Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Level 5, higher level qualification)

Why study with the CIPS?

You can access a wealth of expertise, experience and intellectual resources to support your purchasing and supply management activities including:

• An opportunity to network with other procurement professionals
• Subscription to the specialised Supply Management magazine
• Purchasing careers information via the CIPS website
• Nationally and internationally recognised qualifications

Course fees

The cost to the individual is £585 per unit, payment for the full programme in advance attracts a 10% discount costing £2632.50.

These fees include course materials and the recommended textbook for each unit, but not CIPS membership or examination fees.

In order to study for this qualification, you will need to register with the CIPS. Please visit their website for details.

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Terms and Conditions

All bookings are subject to the standard terms and conditions of the University of Hertfordshire. A copy of these standard terms and conditions is available on request by emailing CPDU@herts.ac.uk.

Study routes

• Part Time