CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

Studying the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 2 Certificate with DLC Training will undoubtedly accelerate your career in supply chain management and procurement.

Take your career in supply chain management to the next level with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 Advanced Certificate.

Our guarantee

• Unrivalled support package available

• Fully flexible study options

• First class study materials and resources
• Structured, Constructive Tutor feedback
• Fully Accredited Professional Qualifications

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is the leading institution in supply chain and procurement education, and CIPS certificates are internationally recognised. With the flexible and supportive learning environment provided by DLC Training, achieving a CIPS certificate will give you the knowledge you need to succeed in your career, whilst still allowing you to keep up with your other commitments.

Units You Can Study

Procurement and Supply Environments (6 Credits)

• Know the different sectors of procurement and supply
• Understand types of pricing arrangements in commercial agreements
• Know the external environment and its impact on procurement and supply
• Understand procedures that regulate procurement and supply

Contract Administration (6 Credits)

• Know the different sectors of procurement and supply
• Understand types of pricing arrangements in commercial agreements
• Know the external environment and its impact on procurement and supply
• Understand procedures that regulate procurement and supply

Ethical Procurement and Supply (6 Credits)

• Know techniques that can achieve added value and its contribution to organisational success
• Know tasks associated with each stage of the sourcing process
• Understand the significance of ethics for procurement and supply
• Understand how operational performance of the procurement and supply function can be measured and improved

Team Dynamics and Change (6 Credits)

• Know how the individual can support overall organisational success in procurement and supply
• Understand team dynamics and their influence on procurement and supply
• Understand the challenges associated with, and methods to achieve organisational change

Elective Units

Socially Responsible Procurement (6 Credits)

• Understand the concepts of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Understand the environmental impact of procurement and supply
• Know the implications of CSR for the procurement and supply function
• Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in procurement and supply

Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution (6 Credits)

• Understand the concepts of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Understand the environmental impact of procurement and supply
• Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory
• Understand the environmental impact of warehousing and distribution

Designed for Materials Controllers and Assistant Buyers, the Advanced Certificate can help you achieve your Professional Development aims. This qualification is aimed at those who are looking to build upon their existing skills in supply chain management and purchasing. Through the course of your studies, you will develop the knowledge to understand demand management, arrange supply logistics and implement new contracts.