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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply

Practical training courses

Core competencies to advanced purchasing skills

CIPS online training portfolio 2010 Browse the interactive version of the CIPS 2010/11 Training Portfolio and jump from the contents page to your chosen course, book directly online or save clippings.

 

 

Current Events

  • Introduction to Procurement

    (Non-Residential)

    07 September 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS
    22 September 2010 8:45 AM (2 days), Australasia – NSW

  • Developing Procurement Skills

    (Non-Residential)

    08 September 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS
    23 September 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – NSW

     

  • Introduction to purchasing

    (Non-Residential)

    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
    18 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Edinburgh
    01 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Bournemouth
    15 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Newcastle
    22 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
    01 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Liverpool
    01 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    15 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Milton Keynes
    29 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Portsmouth
    12 April 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), York
    10 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Swansea
    24 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    07 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Blackpool
    21 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Torquay
    05 July 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Norwich

    In these cost conscious times do you wonder about making the right buying decisions?   Do you want to “get it right first time?” This 1 day course unravels the web of purchasing and clarifies all stages of the purchasing process. You will learn how to see the bigger picture and get the results you want.

  • Business finance - what buyers need to know

    (Non-Residential)

    14 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    08 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    09 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    26 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London

    See past the balance sheet - to get the best deals you need to know your way around the whole set of accounts as they reveal the whole story regarding a company’s finances. Learn how to use your knowledge and understanding of financial information presented by suppliers to make better decisions based on financial performance.

  • Risk management in the supply chain

    (Non-Residential)

    15 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    02 December 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    16 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
    29 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester

    Difficult relationships? Tricky supply chain partners – suppliers or customers? If the need to understand and manage risk forms part of your role, then this is the course for you. Our aim is to send you back to your desk with a thorough grounding of how to identify, analyse and control exposure to risks in your supply chain.

  • Stores management

    (Non-Residential)

    15 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    08 February 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    15 June 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham

    Do you use new ways of working to drive end customer service and reduce costs of stores operations? If you feel that a look at the range of options available could be good for business join this brilliant two day course designed to deliver the latest best practice techniques and tools to give you a competitive edge over other suppliers.

  • Introduction to negotiation

    (Non-Residential)

    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
    19 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Edinburgh
    02 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Bournemouth
    16 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Newcastle
    23 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
    02 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Liverpool
    02 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    16 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Milton Keynes
    30 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Portsmouth
    11 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Swansea
    25 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    08 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Blackpool
    22 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Torquay
    06 July 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Norwich

    This course is a must for anyone new to negotiation. You will learn skills, techniques and tactics to bargain for the best deal, gain the confidence you need to negotiate a price that’s right with suppliers and you will learn how to strengthen your relationships at work, home and in social situations.

  • Commercial awareness

    (Non-Residential)

    16 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    20 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    07 April 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham

    Gain understanding of the true value of information and the power it gives you

  • Basic contract law

    (Non-Residential)

    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
    20 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Edinburgh
    03 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Bournemouth
    17 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Newcastle
    24 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
    03 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Liverpool
    03 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    17 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Milton Keynes
    31 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Portsmouth
    14 April 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), York
    12 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Swansea
    26 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    09 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Blackpool
    23 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Torquay
    07 July 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Norwich

    You don't need to be a legal eagle to understand the basics of contract law but as a professional within a buying environment you do need to have an overview.  This course gives an excellent insight into fundamental aspects of contract law and demonstrates how the legal process is applied in your working environment.

  • Practical negotiation

    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
    15 February 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    15 March 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
    12 April 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    10 May 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    24 May 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    05 July 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham

    Lack confidence when dealing in face to face negotiations? Rather practice in a safe environment, guided by the best? Turn theory into practice with this intensive, interactive two day course. Have fun negotiating improved supplier arrangements through increased self confidence and the best tried and tested techniques that will help you get the results you want.

  • Comparative contract law

    (Non-Residential)

    21 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    26 January 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    17 May 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham

    Imagine basking in professional glory when you pull off that excellent global trading deal and reduce legal fees for your company as part of the transaction! This course offers a solid framework for you to increase your knowledge to reduce risk and costs of trading in unfamiliar cultural and legal environments thereby showing you how to reduce legal fees.

  • Dissecting a supplier's cost structure

    (Non-Residential)

    22 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    26 January 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester

    A must for anyone working with supplier’s base prices and volume related movement or, for anyone preparing for a major negotiation, this insightful session will give you a better understanding of supplier’s costs and cost drivers. Your planning ability will become more effective as you apply your new found knowledge in your negotiations.

  • New Zealand Procurement Academy- Workshops

    (Non-Residential)

    22 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    23 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    24 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    29 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    30 September 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    01 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    20 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    21 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    22 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    27 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    28 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand
    29 October 2010 5:30 PM (0 days), Australasia – New Zealand

    NZ Procurement Academy Workshops 

    A fundamental part of your studies to CIPS qualifications

    Meet with other delegates and a tutor to:

    ·         Complete mock exam questions and receive constructive feedback

    ·         Work through Case studies which integrate multiple learning outcomes from the curriculum

    ·         Ask  content related questions of the facilitator

    ·         Gain further clarity of  learning outcomes and concepts discovered during your personal studies

    ·         Discuss how the theory can be put into practice

    These workshops are to support your self directed study, in order to gain most advantage from these sessions:

    ·         Prepare questions to ask the facilitator

    ·         Bring only the study guide of the subject under discussion

    ·         Be prepared to share your knowledge and understandings with the group

     

    ONLY BOOK 1 of the 3 dates available for each session

    * Delegates on the New Zealand Procurement Academy can access these workshops free of charge as a result of sponsorship from Ministry of Economic Development

    * Places are available on a “first come first served” basis

    * If you book and fail to show, you run the risk of your booking not being accepted next time

     

  • Achieving results in contract management

    (Non-Residential)

    23 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    10 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    15 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham

    Ever wondered if you could achieve more from your management of contract services? This comprehensive one day course covers all relevant subjects and is guaranteed to ensure that you know how to maximise supplier performance to achieve optimum contractor performance. You will also learn how to effectively reduce scope changes and associated cost creep.

  • Effective purchasing negotiation

    (Non-Residential)

    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
    27 January 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    24 February 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
    24 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    12 May 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    16 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham

    When a situation requiring you to bargain for the best deal occurs how confident are you to put theory into practice? This course covers all aspects of proven persuasion methods and gives you an opportunity via interactive role play to try out your techniques and your enhanced purchasing skills set.

  • Managing diverse supply chains

    (Non-Residential)

    28 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
    08 December 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    09 March 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    06 July 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham

    Did you hear the one about…. No? Good - because however well intentioned, cultural errors can be costly and are best avoided when managing diverse supply chains on a global scale. This two day course focuses on challenges in an informed manner when dealing with non-domestic and culturally diverse supply chains to reduce your risks and improve your efficiency.

  • Understanding sales people

    (Non-Residential)

    29 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
    28 October 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    06 April 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
    23 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), London

    If you want to set strategies and tactics to meet your objectives throughout the purchasing process join us for a day to learn how to encourage sellers to offer more advantageous terms. Understand the power of information in buyer/seller relationships and get behind the psychology of the salesperson to drive excellent results in all of your future deals.

  • Legal aspects of purchasing

    (Non-Residential)

    29 September 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
    17 November 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    01 December 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    01 February 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham
    29 March 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    24 May 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    05 July 2011 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham

    Does responsibility for the purchasing and supply of goods and services rest with you? If you need to know about the role of law and its affect on purchasing and supply this 2 day course is ideal. Prior training is not essential as this detailed programme provides all you need to know to apply your knowledge in the workplace.

  • Introduction to contract management

    (Non-Residential)

    30 September 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham
    31 March 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester
    16 June 2011 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham

    Is your company is bang on trend in the outsourcing department? Do you need to benefit from a greater understanding in today’s competitive market? This informative one day course will provide you with an appreciation of the fundamentals and outline the reasons as to why outsourcing has become so important in business and on your company’s bottom line.

  • Fundamentals of Contract Law

    (Non-Residential)

    05 October 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS

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