Course Overview
The Diploma in Purchasing and Supply course is awarded by the prestigious CIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and is the first chartered purchasing course of its kind in Ireland. Designed for those who aspire to work as Chartered Purchasing & Supply professionals, this is the primary step on the route to the Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply level 8 and full Membership of CIPS.
Due to the chartered nature of the award, graduates will be in an excellent position to capitalise on national and multi-national career opportunities, here in Ireland and abroad. This course enables you to develop knowledge and skills in purchasing and supply and most importantly develop solutions to unpredictable problems. You will learn how poor purchasing decisions can lead to financial collapse of organisations while good procurement can enhance profitability and ensure long term growth.
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to save on costs and run an efficient purchasing and supply operation. You will have the opportunity to evaluate and use information to develop strategies, examine case scenarios and demonstrate effective judgement skills in planning, procurement and supply activity. The Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Management course is recognised on framework at level 6 in Ireland and level 4 UK.
The Diploma in Purchasing & Supply course is recognised in Ireland and internationally in over 120 countries. The Diploma is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (UK). and is recognised to level 6 standard in Republic Of Ireland and level 4 in UK under the National Framework of Qualifications.
Course Aims:
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
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Apply a variety of terms to contracts, and understand different contractual terms, that affect direct and indirect spending.
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You will learn to plan, prepare and undertake effective negotiations, achieving best value within the supply chain.
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Apply a range of techniques to monitor the performance of different suppliers, examining financial performance, and make suggestions for future improvements.
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Develop new relationships, manage existing relationships and exploit opportunities, that will maximise the supply chain.
Award: Purchasing & Supply Diploma - Level 6
Award Body: CIPS - Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
EXAM MODULES
- Effective negotiation in purchasing and supply L4-01
- Developing contracts in purchasing and supply L4-02
- Measuring purchasing performance L4-03
- Managing purchasing and supply relationships L4-04
- Purchasing contexts. L4-05
Exam Module Dates:
23-25 January exams
- Developing contracts in purchasing and supply L4-02
- Measuring purchasing performance L4-03
- Managing purchasing and supply relationships L4-04
14-18 May Exams
4. Effective negotiation in purchasing and supply L4-01
5. Purchasing contexts. L4-05
Evening Classes Cost
CMI Classes Fee 1,950 Euro + CIPS Fees 515Stg
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. 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
CMI Classes Fee 1,450 Euro + CIPS Fees 515Stg
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 May & July exams in 2012. Exam Enrolment Deadline: 16 March 2012 for May exams.
Exam Fees
Only students with membership of CIPS, can register directly to do exams. It is 75 Stg per exam enrolment ( 5 exams in total ) which is to be paid directly online to CIPS. Click here for CIPS Exam Enrolment Form.
Tuesday Class
Start: Tuesday 7 February 2012, 18:30 - 21:30 ,
Duration: 20 wks,
Spring Term : Feb - April, 10 wks
Summer Term: Tuesday 2 May - July 10 wks; Tuesday Class.
End of course: July 2012
Exam Module Dates: 14-18 May 2012, 16-18 July 2012
14-18 May Exams
1. Purchasing contexts. L4-05
2. Measuring purchasing performance L4-03
16-18 July 2012
3. Developing contracts in purchasing and supply L4-02
4. Managing purchasing and supply relationships L4-04
5. Effective negotiation in purchasing and supply L4-01
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 May & July exams in 2012.
May Exam Enrolment Deadline: 16 March 2012 for 14-18 May exams. Results published 01 August 2012.
July Exam Enrolment Deadline: 25 May 2012 for 16-18 July exams. Results published 3 October 2012.
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.
CMI welcome bookings from students from all work and educational backgrounds. CMI course acceptance is based on review of details you submit in the online booking form.
Books
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Included in Course: Complete set of Books: 1 core textbook and 1 handbook per unit; 5 units = 10 Books, 1 CMI Manual, Access to Online Resources.
A complete Complete set of Books: 1 core textbook and 1 handbook for each unit is yours to have when you join the course.
A full set of CIPS books covering each of the 5 modules is included in the course fee. The fee excludes CIPS Registration and Exam fees which must be paid directly to CIPS.
The CIPS Diploma in Purchasing & Supply distance learning course is identical to the taught courses offered by CMI except attendance at lectures is not required. The course is 6 months in duration which includes books and access to lecture notes, past exam papers and online study resources. The course fee excludes CIPS Registration and Exam fees which must be paid directly to CIPS. Exams will still need to be attended at the CMI designated study centre.
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