The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is a professional body dedicated to advancing standards in procurement and supply. CIPS qualifications are designed to support the structured development of professional knowledge and skills in procurement and supply operations.
Supply Chain Management LLC (SCM by BMS) is an officially approved CIPS Study Centre and CIPS Computer-Based Exam Centre (Centre No. 10007367), providing preparation programmes for CIPS qualifications.
Qualification: CIPS Level 3 – Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Who is it for? Intermediate learners seeking to specialise in procurement and supply and progress to the CIPS Level 4 Diploma.
What will I learn? The application of factual, procedural and theoretical knowledge to procurement and supply activities, including defined but potentially complex tasks, information interpretation and performance review.
Entry requirements: No formal entry requirements.
Full qualification: Four core modules and one of two elective modules, totalling 30 credits.
Qualification totals: 200 GLH, 90 SSR, 300 TQT and 10 hours of examinations.
Ethical Procurement and Supply
Core Module · 6 Credits · 60 Hours Total Learning Time · Objective Response (OR) Exam: 2 Hours
Module overview: This module examines ethical procurement practices, value creation, sourcing activities and methods for measuring and improving operational procurement performance.
Course content
1. Achieving added value
Value for money and the five rights of procurement
