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CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Future proof your role within your industry with a Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification.

Law Training Centre is pleased to offer CIPS to support learners in building the core industry skill sets of Procurement Professionals who operate at the core of industry and business.

By undertaking a CIPS qualification, you will become engaged with wider aspects of your role that will, through your studies and examinations, deliver the understanding of policy and ethical awareness needed within your profession.

Advance your career in procurement by studying our Level 4 CIPS qualification which is specifically designed to help you study within a flexible framework within your own environment, at your own pace and fit around your work and family life.

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. The course is based on the Operational and Managerial levels of CIPS global standards enabling you to develop your knowledge, technical skills and competencies required by an employer, competencies could be applied within your current employment whilst studying towards the qualification.

What is CIPS?

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The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply is the largest procurement professional body in the world.  CIPS promotes procurement best practices and the interests of all procurement professionals to the wider business community.

A qualification from CIPS will greatly benefit your career and gives you the potential to increase your salary as well as be recognised as a professional member of the CIPS body.  All CIPS qualifications are Ofqual accredited. A CIPS qualification will return your investment in this course of educational and professional training through the building of the core industry skill sets of the Procurement Professionals who operate at the core of industry and business. As a Procurement Specialist you will become an essential team member and will ensure the continuing success of your sector area through the sourcing and purchasing of materials and goods.

Undertaking a CIPS qualification will future proof your role within your industry. You will become engaged with wider aspects of your role that will, through your studies and examinations, deliver the understanding of policy and ethical awareness needed within your profession. The CIPS qualifications are focussed on added value. Not only are they a necessary step towards furthering your career but they will identify and signpost your skills and your professional behaviours amongst your colleagues within the sector.

What will you learn?

The CIPS Level 4 Diploma consists of 8 modules:

L4M1 Scope & Influence of Procurement and Supply

L4M2 Defining Business Need

L4M3 Commercial Contracting

L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

L4M5 Commercial Negotiation

L4M6 Supplier Relationships

L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management

L4M8 Procurement & Supply in Practice

Entry requirements

A minimum of at least two A-levels (or international equivalent) or a CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate qualification is required. Alternatively, you will need a minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a business environment.

How long does it take?

The total qualification time (TQT) is a term used for qualification regulated by Ofqual and is the total number of hours it is estimated that an average learner will take to complete a qualification.

With a 600 hour total qualification time, CIPS Level 4 Diploma can be completed within 6 to 12 months. However, learners will receive course access for 2 years, allowing you to study flexibly around your work and life commitments, progressing as slowly or as quickly as you please.

What support is available?

Live Q&A support sessions

Unlimited tutor support

Personal academic coach

Q&A forums

  • Live Q&A support sessions: Fortnightly online sessions where you can meet with other learners and tutors and raise queries about the course and assessment preparation.
  • Q&A forums: Ask questions about the course, academic content and liaise with others on the course. All overseen by tutors to provide additional insight.
  • Unlimited tutor support: 1-2-1 contact with subject matter expert tutors via email, telephone call and video to raise any queries on the learning content with a response time of up to 48 hours within the working week.
  • Personal academic coach: To provide additional support in structuring your studies, revision planning and guidance on next steps.
  • Student services team: On hand to assist with any advice required whether that is course guidance, pastoral requirements or IT support.

Course features

The fully online CIPS Level 4 Diploma prepares you for success with a rich virtual learning platform with essential study aids, unlimited tutor support and your own 1:1 personal academic coach.

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On demand course materials

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Course fees and enrolment

CIPS Diploma (8 units) – £1,390
CIPS individual units: M1 and M8 – £235
CIPS individual units: M2-M7 – £195

 

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Why choose Law Training Centre?

As specialised legal trainers, we’ve trained over 4,000 learners from the UK and across the globe.

Our academic team are legal professionals and academic specialists that understand the requirements of the legal sector.

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