About the Program

Based on the operational and managerial levels of CIPS Global Standard, this is the essential toolkit to get you started on your professional procurement journey. Developed using the Procurement Cycle as its focus, you will: ●Learn about the core principles, concepts and practical applications when procuring goods or services ●Gain essential knowledge and practical skills in contracting, negotiation, supplier relationships, ethics and asset management ●Understand how procurement fits within the rest of your organization and how it can help to shape key future business decisions.

Who Should Attend this Program

This qualification is the essential toolkit for anyone planning a career in procurement and supply. Developed and written using the Procurement and Supply cycle** as it’s focus, it is at the same level as the first year of an undergraduate degree course. It’s suitable for those in operational roles or those managing or supervising the procurement and supply function who want to develop their career and work towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.