Practical training courses
Core competencies to advanced purchasing skills
From introduction to purchasing and supply techniques; from core competencies to the development of advanced purchasing management skills.
We deliver over 200 of these events every year, around the UK.
Browse the interactive version of CIPS 2009/10 Training Portfolio and jump from the contents page to your chosen course, book directly online or save clippings.
Current Events
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(Non-Residential)
10 February 2010 12:00 AM (1 day), Australasia – QLD
The CIPS Australia QLD Region Committee warmly invites you to our next event to hear how Suncorp’s Group Strategic Sourcing Division achieved CIPS Organisational Certification.
Suncorp worked through the development of its procurement methodology to achieve CIPS Certification and became the first business within QLD to obtain this status.
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(Non-Residential)
11 February 2010 3:30 AM (1 day), Australasia – New Zealand
CIPS New Zealand and the Christchurch committee warmly invites you to our first event for the year to hear Bruce Gordon of PGG Wrightson Ltd, talk about the value of procurement.
The Christchurch committee will provide an overview of the 2010 events programme. Also up for discussion is the Government Procurement Development Programme (GPDP). The programme aims to build the capabilities and capacity of State sector procurers and provide education and training opportunities within both the public and private sectors.
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(Non-Residential)
11 February 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Durham
25 February 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Cardiff
11 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
18 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
25 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Glasgow
22 April 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Gloucester
13 May 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Cambridge
27 May 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chester
17 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Brighton
01 July 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
08 July 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Carlisle
16 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
23 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bath
14 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Hull
28 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chelmsford
11 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bristol
25 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Preston
09 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
The important basics of the law and how to apply them
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(Non-Residential)
11 February 2010 5:30 PM (1 day), Australasia – NSW
NSW Event - 11 February 2010
The GFC had a profound impact on our economy, and on the procurement profession. As the crisis abates, what next for our profession?
CIPS NSW Committee invites you to kick off the new year with a panel discussion on the impact of the GFC, and on the opportunities and threats for our profession as the crisis begins to abate.
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16 February 2010 9:00 AM (3 days), Kettering
20 April 2010 9:00 AM (3 days), Kettering
08 June 2010 9:00 AM (3 days), Kettering
06 July 2010 9:00 AM (3 days), Kettering
12 October 2010 9:00 AM (3 days), Kettering
Practice your skills in negotiation at the highest level
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(Non-Residential)
16 February 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
06 October 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
Techniques for finding the best and most appropriate suppliers
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(Non-Residential)
18 February 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
27 May 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
30 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
The fundamental elements of using contractors and suppliers
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(Non-Residential)
19 February 2010 5:15 PM (1 day), Australasia - ACT
CIPS Australia and the ACT Committee warmly invites you to our next event to hear Harry Dunstall of Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO).
Harry has been instrumental in creating a centre-led contracting workforce across DMO to standardise procurement practices and, in conjunction with the Australian Procurement and Construction Council, work towards supporting his staff through the development of a national procurement profession.
During his time at AGS, he advised on complex Commonwealth tendering and contracting projects, and specialised in major defence projects. These projects were undertaken for the Defence Materiel Organisation as well as for other defence groups.
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(Non-Residential)
23 February 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
23 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
13 April 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
18 May 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
22 June 2010 12:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
29 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
28 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
26 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
30 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
Sharpen your skills and improve your negotiations
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(Non-Residential)
23 February 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Cardiff
09 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
16 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
23 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Glasgow
20 April 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Gloucester
11 May 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Cambridge
25 May 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chester
15 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Brighton
29 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
06 July 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Carlisle
14 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
21 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bath
12 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Hull
26 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chelmsford
09 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bristol
23 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Preston
07 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
A toolkit of practical purchasing techniques for anyone new to the profession.
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(Non-Residential)
24 February 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Cardiff
10 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
17 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
24 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Glasgow
21 April 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Gloucester
12 May 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Cambridge
26 May 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chester
16 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Brighton
30 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
07 July 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Carlisle
15 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
22 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bath
13 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Hull
27 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Chelmsford
10 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Bristol
24 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Preston
08 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
Gain the skills needed to ensure a positive outcome in negotiation
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(Non-Residential)
25 February 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
29 April 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
13 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
Acquire the practical tools and techniques required for managing the tender process from issue to award
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(Non-Residential)
05 March 2010 7:00 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS
CIPS Australia and the Victorian Committee would like to invite you to this thought-provoking presentation to hear about managing the supply chain during turbulent and volatile times.
The presentation will be focused on areas of competition, supply chain volatility and complexity, and ways of creating responsive and resilient supply chains.
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(Non-Residential)
10 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
10 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
Using purchasing tools and techniques that promote sustainability
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(Non-Residential)
10 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
29 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
28 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
How to understand and take advantage of what motivates the person across the table
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(Non-Residential)
11 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
17 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
07 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
A good understanding of specification is vital for successful contracting
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16 March 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
14 April 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
25 May 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
15 June 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
30 June 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
21 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
05 October 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
09 November 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
07 December 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
Turn theoretical knowledge into practical skills
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(Non-Residential)
17 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
15 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
02 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
How to recognise and minimise risk and be ready if contingencies are needed
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(Non-Residential)
17 March 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
21 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
Reduce the risks when trading across the world
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(Non-Residential)
18 March 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
14 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
08 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
When making decisions about which supplier to use or develop, buyers need to understand suppliers' financial data and to be able to investigate information freely available in the public domain.
This course will enable you to understand the importance of the three different documents that make up the financial picture of an organisation's business, to be able to analyse the data presented by competing suppliers and to make a fair and meaningful comparison between them.
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