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Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - Level 5

This qualification develops your existing purchasing and supply experience and how as a manager it is essential to understand its function as part of the wider business environment.

It has been designed for those who already have previous purchasing and supply experience and are looking to progress onto a management level role.


Entry Criteria

To study for the Advanced Diploma qualification you should have at least one of the following:
  • a relevant business degree and 2 years purchasing and supply experience
  • at least 3 years relevant purchasing and supply experience.

Entry onto this qualification is subject to eligibility confirmation from CIPS.  To confirm your eligibilty please contact the CIPS Customer Services Team directly on 01780 756777 or via their contact form.

 

What will you study?

  • Management in the purchasing function
  • Risk management and supply chain vulnerability
  • Improving supply chain performance
  • Marketing for purchasers
  • Operations management in the supply chain
  

 

All the units are assessed by a three-hour closed book examination.

 

Where can you study?

The Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply is available at the following study centres:

 

 

Study Methods

The Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply is available as part of the Complete Learning Package or the Tailored Learning Package.

 

How long will it take?

You can begin your studies at any time during the year and so the five units, studied with our three-day workshop and guided home study will typically take between 15 - 18 months to complete, although you can study at a faster or slower pace to suit your requirements.

We are committed to supporting all our students for two years.

We regularly hold CIPS workshops at our study centres, click here to find out the dates of upcoming workshops.

 

 

Why not download our 2011 prospectus.

Prospectus

Why not download the 2011 prospectus, which includes additional information including pricing, detailed qualification descriptions and entry requirements.

Download here

 

 

To find out more about what you can expect and will receive when you study with Cambridge Professional Academy visit The Delegate Experience pages.