Entry Requirements

No specific educational qualifications are required and entry is open to anyone with relevant work experience and the necessary literacy and numeracy skills required at this level. The programme contains 20 hours of directed study , web based . Those wishing to obtain the Institute’s Certificate are required to complete the programme by examination. The examination is a one hour , 40 multiple choice questions.

Fees

The cost is £295

The CIPS Level 2 Introductory Certificate at the City of Glasgow College is an E-Learning based qualififcation which includes a wide range of topics to reflect the range and scope of the purchasing function. However, by the short nature of the Introductory Certificate, coverage will be limited to an introduction to and explanation of the concepts, rather than detailed analysis and application. Students are expected to learn the terminology used in purchasing. The use of theoretical concepts will be minimal and practical aspects of the purchasing role will be stressed.

Course Content

The Introductory Certificate consists of four elements, each of which has clear learning objectives:

• Element 1 - The role and scope of purchasing
• Element 2 - Systems and procedures in purchasing
• Element 3 -Working with suppliers
• Element 4 - The importance of purchasing contracts

The course includes a variety of teaching modules, structured tuition and course materials. There will also be set CIPS exam papers with mock examinations using previous CIPS exam papers. The programme runs from Sep 10 - Aug 11 and is split into three blocks throughout the year.

On completion of this qualification, students will be able to:

• Use confidently the language and terminology used by professional purchasers
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the purchasing process Explain the contribution of purchasing to achieving organisational objectives
• Interpret a range of information found in typical purchasing situations
• Accept greater responsibility for sourcing decisions within timescales and organisational frameworks
• Make credible assessments of the tactical options available within a defined purchasing process.

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