Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

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The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is the world’s largest professional body for the procurement and supply profession with a global community of over 200,000 procurement and supply professionals and members in over 150 countries. The CIPS programme equips you with knowledge and skills in business procurement and supply chain management which are much sought after by both industry and academia.

Procurement and supply management involves buying of the good and services that enable an organization to operate profitably and ethically. Harvest University is an accredited CIPS tuition provider and examination centre with over 30 years experience in professional education. Harvest University offers tuition in all level of CIPS as follows:

  • Level 2: Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operation
  • Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operation
  • Level 4: Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • Level 5: Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • Level 6: Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

As a full member of CIPS (MCIPS), you will have achieved an internationally recognized award representing the global standard for a procurement professional.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Programme Structure
  • Level 2: Certificate in Procurement and Supply
  • The first of the three entry level qualifications. The ideal starter qualification for anyone new to the profession with little business experience. This qualification is worth 18 credits and you will need to pass each exam to achieve the award.
  • Five CORE modules make up the required 18 credits
  • Introducing Procurement and Supply (L2M1), 6 credits
  • Procurement and Supply Operations (L2M2): 3 credits
  • Stakeholder Relationships (L2M3): 3 credits
  • Systems Technology (L2M4): 3 credits
  • Inventory, Logistics and Expediting (L2M5): 3 credits
  • Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply
  • The second of the three entry level qualifications. It will help you to prepare for a career in procurement and supply and progress onto the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply. For this qualification you will need to complete 30 credits. There are four CORE modules which make up 24 of the required credits. Then you can choose one of the elective modules to make up the six remaining credits.
  • Four CORE modules make up 24 of the required credits
  • Procurement and Supply Environment (L3M1) 6 Credits
  • Ethical Procurement and Supply (L3M2) 6 Credits
  • Contract Administration (L3M3) 6 Credits
  • Team Dynamics and Change (L3M4) 6 Credits
  • Choose one ELECTIVE module to make up the final remaining six credits
  • Socially Responsible Procurement (L3M5): 6 Credits
  • Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution (L3M6): 6 Credits
  • Level 4: Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • The highest of the three entry level qualifications. If you are a more experienced person, already working in the profession for 2+ years, start here. You'll develop the technical skills, knowledge, and competencies employers are looking for. You are required to complete 60 credits to achieve this qualification.
  • Eight CORE modules make up the required 60 credits
  • Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply (L4M1): 12 Credits
  • Defining Business Need (L4M2): 6 Credits
  • Commercial Contracting (L4M3): 6 Credits
  • Ethical and Responsible Sourcing (L4M4): 6 Credits
  • Commercial Negotiation (L4M5): 6 Credits
  • Supplier Relationships (L4M6): 6 Credits
  • Whole Life Asset Management (L4M7): 6 Credits
  • Procurement and Supply in Practice (L4M8): 12 Credits
  • Level 5: Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • This qualification will help you to grow in confidence, improve organisational procurement, and fulfill objectives. It's based on the managerial and professional levels of the CIPS Global Standard. You are required to complete 5 core modules, then choose your own learning pathway by selecting three elective modules. This will total the 60 credits required to achieve this qualification.
  • Five CORE modules make up 42 of the required credits.
  • Managing Teams and Individuals (L5M1): 12 Credits
  • Managing Supply and Chain Risk (L5M2), 6 Credits
  • Managing Contractual Risk (L5M3): 6 Credits
  • Advanced Contract & Financial Management (L5M4): 12 Credits
  • Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (L5M5): 6 Credits
  • Choose three ELECTIVE module to make up the final 18 required credits
  • Category Management (L5M6): 6 Credits
  • Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain (L5M7): 6 Credits
  • Project Management and Change (L5M8): 6 Credits
  • Operations Management (L5M9): 6 Credits
  • Logistics Management (L5M10): 6 Credits
  • Advanced Negotiation (L5M15): 6 Credits
  • Please note: This is not an entry-level qualification. The highest qualification you can start at is the Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
  • Level 6: Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • This qualification takes you all the way on your professional journey to becoming MCIPS Chartered. It's based on the professional level of the CIPS Global Standard, and builds on what you've learned at CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply. You are required to complete four core modules then select three elective modules. This will total to the 60 credits required to achieve this qualification..
  • Four CORE modules make up 42 of the required credits
  • Strategic and Ethical Leadership (L6M1) 12 Credits
  • Global Commercial Strategy (L6M2) 12 Credits
  • Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (L6M3) 12 Credits
  • Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (L6M4) 6 Credits
  • Choose three ELECTIVE module to make up the final 18 remaining credits
  • Strategic Programme Leadership (L6M5) 6 Credits
  • Commercial Data Management (L6M7) 6 Credits
  • Innovation in Procurement and Supply (L6M8) – 6 Credits
  • Supply Network Design (L6M9) – 6 Credits
  • Global Logistics Strategy (L6M10) 6 Credits
  • Please note: This is not an entry level qualification. You are required to complete or have exemptions from Level 4 Diploma and Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.