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.
Assessment format: Objective Response (OR), computer-marked examinations.
Qualification totals: 200 GLH, 90 SSR, 300 TQT and 10 hours of examinations.
L3M4 —Team Dynamics and Change
Core Module · 6 Credits · 60 Hours Total Learning Time · Objective Response (OR) Exam: 2 Hours
Module overview: This module explores how individuals and teams influence procurement success and how organisations respond to and manage change.
Course content
1. Individual contribution to organisational success
Personal knowledge and values
Self-development and professional responsibilities
Compliance with procurement procedures
Internal customer and stakeholder relationships
2. Team dynamics
Cross-functional teams
Collaboration and teamwork
Overcoming resistance and conflict
Developing positive working relationships
3. Organisational change
Evolution, adaptation, revolution and reconstruction
Internal and external change triggers
PEST factors, innovation and future trends
Resistance to change and the change cycle
Methods for implementing and sustaining change
The training schedule will be communicated to you once the group has been formed.