CIPS –The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply is the world’s leading purchasing and supply institute. Become a Chartered Purchasing & Supply executive knowing you have the backing from the Global leaders.
Course Overview
The Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply is a level 7 post graduate chartered qualification awarded by the prestigious CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (UK). This course is designed for junior purchasing and supply professionals who have completed the Diploma level 6 CIPS qualification. This course will bring your learning further. Exploration into management, risk management and managing supply chain performance will ensure you can deal with any possible issues that may arise and affect the supply chain.
Course Aims
This course will examine diverse purchasing management practices, the importance of organisational structures, managing different cultures, techniques to deal with conflict within teams and between individuals. Plans to overcome human resistance to change and to implement change successfully will be explored.
An analysis of potential sources of risk to organisations and identify strategic, operational and project based areas of risk. Students will also learn to Analyse purchasing activities and explain how to manage them to assure an organisation meets its objectives. Evaluate different negotiation strategies, styles and levels in different supply chain contexts.
Progression
Successful graduates will hold the title Adv.Dip.PS after their name. Students are eligible to pursue the Graduate Diploma level 8 in Purchasing & Supply and gain full membership of CIPS.
Award: Advanced Diploma in Purchasing & Supply level 7
Award Body: CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (UK)
Course Modules:
- Management in the purchasing function
- Risk management and supply chain vulnerability
- Improving supply chain performance
- Marketing for purchasers
- Storage and distribution
Evening Classes Cost
The taught course through classes is 20 weeks in duration and costs 1,950 euro which includes 10 course books, lecture notes, past exam papers and online study resources. The fee is payable in advance of course commencement. Please note places are limited and online booking must be submitted by the deadline date . This fee excludes CIPS Registration and Exam fees which must be paid directly to CIPS. Students can also do this course by distance learning.
Distance Learning Cost
The distance learning course is 6 months in duration and costs 1,450Euro which includes books and access to lecture notes, past exam papers and online study resources. The distance course can be started at anytime, however exam sittings are fixed. This fee excludes CIPS Registration and Exam fees which must be paid directly to CIPS. An optional weekend seminar covering each module, each term is available.
Registration
Students must register and be a member of CIPS before sitting exams. Registration fee is 140 Stg. Join Online & Click here to register. Only students registered as CIPS members can enrol for January and May exams.
How do I Book?
- Simply complete the online booking form
- Pay a 300euro deposit online via Visa or Laser card.
- Your place on the course is 100% confirmed within 48 hours of receipt of online booking/payment.
- All course fees are payable in advance and the balance of payment is required before or on start date of course.
- Cash, Cheques, Bank transfer is also accepted as alternative means of payment, in which case you must inform CMI admissions in advance.
- Online Bookings and payments are subject to CMI Terms & Conditions
- CMI courses are held off Dame St, Dublin 2 in Dublin city centre.
- For Booking Enquiries email info@cmi-ireland.com or T: 01 492 7070
- Instalment plans: Instalment plans are offered for unemployed and part-time workers to be agreed with admissions prior to course commencement A. Pay 300 deposit B. 50% of fee by start date of course. C. Balance of fee within 8 weeks.
- Sponsorship: Students must still pay a deposit of 300euro to secure their place irrespective of whether they are being sponsored by an employer or other body. Once payment is received in full for the course by this sponsor, the student will receive a 300euro deposit refund.
- Cheque, bank drafts to be posted to: CMI Accounts & Admissions Office: Unit14A, Cashel Business Centre, Cashel rd, Dublin 12
Duration: 6 Months
Oct 2012 - April 2013
Autumn Term
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Exams: January 2013
Spring Term
Feb 2013 - April 2013
Exams: May 2013
Turlough Kieran
Turlough is a full member of CIPS and is head of a procurement department for a large public service organisation. Turlough lectures on CIPS modules with CMI.
Shane Mooney BA,MBA:
Shane holds an MBA in Marketing from Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and is a graduate member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland. He has extensive Sales Management, Negotiation, Key Account Management and Project Management experience having worked in these roles for over 15 years in the financial services sector. He is a qualified financial advisor and provides Ses, Marketing and Business Consultancy Services to the SME sector. He also mentors and tutors with Co Meath VEC. Shane lectures for CMI in Negotiation, sales management and has also lectured in project management, career information, work preparation and various marketing and business disciplines
Henry Sheehan: GMIIPMM, GIITD, MCIPS, GMec Eng – Purchasing Mgmt Lecturer
Henry has facilitated courses both on open seminar programmes and for in- house training clients. His background includes 22 years in Financial Services working in a number of Senior Procurement & Facilities roles. Henry holds a Post Grad in Education & Training, is a graduate of Procurement & Supply Management & Mechanical Engineering . He also holds a Certificate in Training & Development and lectures on procurement for CMI.
Am I eligible for this course?
First intake of students will take place in October 2012. All students must have completed the Diploma in Purchasing & Supply from CIPS through CMI. It is available through Distance learning and by classroom learning.
Eligibility
This course is open to people from any educational background and with various levels of work experience. Students must have completed the CIPS level 6 Purchasing & Supply Diploma to be eligible for entry to this course. Exemptions are only achieved for exact course modules completed in another institute. If you are anxious about your eligibility, please contact CMI and a representative will be more than happy to address your concerns
FAQ’s
What is the progression options?
Progression
Successful graduates will hold the title Dip.PSM after their name. Students are eligible to pursue the CIPS Advanced Diploma level 7 and Graduate Diploma level 8 in Purchasing & Supply and gain full membership of CIPS. 90% of students do progress to the next stage.
CIPS Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Progression Routes
Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply CIPS level 8
Advanced Diploma in Purchasing Supply CIPS level 7
Diploma in Purchasing & Supply CIPS level 6
Become a Chartered Purchasing & Supply Professional
First intake of students will take place in October 2012. All students must have completed the Diploma in Purchasing & Supply from CIPS.