CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

R 15,500

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a vocationally related qualification. It is recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual), CCEA Regulation and Qualifications Wales in the UK and appears on the Register of Regulated Qualifications. The qualification accreditation number is 603/3925/1

This qualification marks the next step on your qualifications journey to MCIPS Chartered Status. It will help you to grow in confidence, improve organisational procurement and fulfil objectives. You’ll get to grips with key aspects of risks in supply chains, approaches to managing teams and processing and evaluating contracts. This Ofqual regulated qualification is equivalent to ta second year of an undergraduate degree.CIPS qualifications are recognised by regulatory authorities internationally to ensure we offer a recognised, professional standard in procurement and supply.

CIPS is recognised as South Africa’s Professional Body by South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Our qualifications are offered as ‘foreign qualifications’ and require SAQA evaluation to determine their comparative level on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This evaluation is specific to each of our qualifications. The decision is issued by SAQA and it results in a ‘Certificate of Equivalence’ indicating the qualification’s recognition and its level on the NQF

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Introduction

The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is designed for individuals working at or aspiring to the Managerial and Professional levels of the CIPS Global Standard for Procurement and Supply. The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is designed for the more experienced members of the profession who are expected to develop, improve and fulfil functional business objectives and also formulate direction. The qualification also provides progression to the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Developed in close collaboration with practitioners, employers and academics in the specialism of Procurement and Supply, and with the providers who will be delivering the qualifications, the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is designed to develop transferable workplace skills, such as good communication and the ability to work in a team; skills which employers have identified as essential for gaining employment in the profession and for progression once the learner is working.

Career Opportunities:

Manager, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Executive, Procurement Consultant, Head of Logistics, Operation Officer, Supply Chain Manager, Store Manager, Warehouse Manager.

Background and Aims

It is designed as a follow on from the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply as learners are expected to develop, use and apply the professional language and skill sets introduced at Level 4 within a practical working environment. Individuals will be working at the Managerial level, but moving towards the Professional level of the CIPS Global Standard for Procurement and Supply Competency Framework. Learners will develop skills and knowledge in key areas of procurement and supply including managing risk, advanced contract and financial management, ethical procurement and supply, and category management.

This is the second level of the Diploma CIPS qualifications structure where elective modules are introduced, giving learners the choice of a specific professional pathway. The CIPS approach to learning is based around that which bring together knowledge and understanding (the cognitive domain) with practical and technical skills (the psychomotor domain). In essence, CIPS qualifications are designed to facilitate a level of learning rigour and balance that promotes the skills to contextually apply knowledge and learning to enhance organisational and personal performance.

Building on the practical knowledge and understanding gained at CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply you will develop a higher level of practical, theoretical, and technical knowledge and understanding of procurement and supply. Your learning will focus on how to deal with key aspects of risk in supply chains and mitigation of those risks; processing and evaluating contracts and the impact of legal implications when contracts are breached. On completion of this qualification, you can expect to improve your overall organisational procurement and supply performance to fulfil your organisational objectives.

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