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The ideal qualification if you're just starting your career in procurement or if procurement and supply are part of your role.
This qualification is designed for those in an operational role who need the capability to carry out procurement and supply tasks.
A valuable management tool for those moving into junior and middle management procurement roles or those supervising the procurement function.
Provides senior buyers, contract and supply chain managers with the expertise to improve organisational procurement and to fulfil objectives.
Aimed at senior procurement professionals and heads of department. On successful completion you can apply for MCIPS.
Offered as taught courses with one of our 200 study centres globally.
Delivered by one of our approved study centres as part time/full time classroom sessions or via distance learning.
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Regulated by Ofqual in England and other regulators globally for procurement and supply management qualifications.
Academic and vocational qualifications accredited by CIPS.
For senior professionals already experienced in procurement and supply.
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Begin your future as a buyer with the CIPS BTEC procurement pathway (UK only).
Achieve procurement qualifications alongside gaining practical experience in the workplace with an apprenticeship (UK only).
For those aspiring to the highest pinnacle of the procurement and supply profession.
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