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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply

Practical training courses

Core competencies to advanced purchasing skills

CIPS Training PortfolioFrom 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

  • Basic contract law

    (Non-Residential)

    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

  • The changing economic landscape

    (Non-Residential)

    11 March 2010 5:00 PM (1 day), Australasia – New Zealand

    The CIPS New Zealand committee and the CFO Special Interest Group of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants are delighted to invite their members and other professionals to a joint event being held in Wellington. 

    Following a year of global financial meltdown, we will be taking a look at how the New Zealand economy has fared and what lies ahead for those working in procurement and finance as we move towards economic recovery. The theme of the evening will be ‘The Changing Economic Landscape’.

  • Risk management in the supply chain

    (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

     

  • Engaging the market as a candidate - how to achieve maximum impact

    (Non-Residential)

    18 March 2010 5:30 PM (1 day), Australasia – NSW

    The CIPS NSW Regional Committee invites procurement professionals to join us and hear our industry expert discuss the topic of ‘Engaging the market as a candidate – how to achieve maximum impact’.

    Richard Hillberg, Head of Recruitment Jigsaw Search will give some insight into how 2009 affected procurement professionals.

  • Introduction to purchasing

    (Non-Residential)

    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.

  • Introduction to negotiation

    (Non-Residential)

    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

  • Strategies for measuring the value of procurement to your organisation

    (Non-Residential)

    31 March 2010 7:30 AM (1 day), Australasia – WA

    Procurement practitioners frequently seek to demonstrate the value of procurement within their organisation. This search for value is traditionally demonstrated through the achievement of cost savings. However as most of us know, cost savings carry a number of risks and there are other, often better ways of demonstrating the value of procurement.

  • Legal aspects of purchasing

    (Non-Residential)

    13 April 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    23 June 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    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

    Understand the role of law and how it affects purchasing and supply

  • Effective purchasing negotiation

    (Non-Residential)

    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

  • Introduction to Procurement

    (Non-Residential)

    14 April 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – QLD
    19 April 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – New Zealand
    21 April 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – New Zealand
    05 May 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – NSW
    12 May 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS
    09 June 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – WA

  • Practical negotiation

    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

  • Facilities management outsourced

    (Non-Residential)

    14 April 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), London
    16 November 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Manchester
    24 November 2010 9:00 AM (2 days), Birmingham

    A practical, step-by-step guide to managing outsourced contracts for outstanding performance

  • Tender analysis

    (Non-Residential)

    14 April 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    17 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Manchester

    The essential and highly practical guide to analysing tenders

  • How to manage strategic or critical suppliers and mitigate supply chain risks

    (Non-Residential)

    14 April 2010 11:30 AM (1 day), Australasia – QLD

    The CIPS Australia QLD Region Committee warmly invites you to our next event to hear Ian Whish–Wilson of Rio Tinto, discuss supply chain vulnerability issues. 

    Over the last 30 years, Ian has been in global sourcing and end-to-end supply chain management for critical commodities spanning his career across the Royal Australian Air Force, Alcan Gove and Rio Tinto.  He will share his vast experience in supply chain management, and introduce the systems and tools required for managing strategic or critical suppliers.

  • Introduction to Category Management

    (Non-Residential)

    15 April 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – QLD
    22 July 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – WA
    17 August 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – NSW
    26 October 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS

     

  • Buying services

    (Non-Residential)

    15 April 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    25 November 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), Birmingham

    A different skill set is needed to buy services - this is how to acquire it

  • Green Spend Assessment and Prioritisation

    (Non-Residential)

    19 April 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS
    03 June 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – NSW

  • Supplier Relationship Management

    (Non-Residential)

    20 April 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – New Zealand
    14 July 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS
    21 October 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – NSW

  • Tender Evaluation

    (Non-Residential)

    20 April 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – New Zealand
    10 June 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – WA
    17 June 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – VIC/TAS
    16 August 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), Australasia – QLD

     

  • Advanced negotiation workshop

    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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