Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement

The Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement will help you to get to grips with purchasing and procurement, understand the practices of organisations that do this well and look at how to apply this in your own workplace. It will help you to contribute to purchasing projects in a professional way, engage stakeholders and to obtain increased value and performance from your suppliers.

This Purchasing and Procurement course is endorsed by TQUK, an established Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation which assures your qualification is professional and recognised. This course is also accredited by CPD and 10 CPD points available without any further studies.

Description

• This Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement is designed to help you to get to grips with purchasing and procurement, understand the practices of organisations that do this well and look at how to apply this in your own workplace. It will help you to contribute to purchasing projects in a professional way and to obtain increased value and performance from your suppliers. You will learn about developing and agreeing specifications for goods or services, engaging stakeholders as you do so. You will explore a variety of tools used in supplier selection and develop an understanding of the basics of negotiations.

Purchasing and Procurement Course Design

• The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

• Video lessons
• Online study materials
• Mock exams
• Multiple-choice assessment

Method of Assessment

• To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for TQUK endorsed and CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.
• In addition, to enhance the depth of your knowledge regarding the course and further assess your learning, you are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, which you can complete anytime you wish. After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.

Why study this course?

• Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge. The Purchasing and Procurement Certificate course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Course Curriculum
Certificate in Purchasing and Procurement

• Module 1: Supply Chain Management Basics
• Module 2: The Purchasing Cycle
• Module 3: Purchasing Toolkit
• Module 4: Managing Competitive Bids
• Module 5: Improving Efficiency and Accuracy
• Module 6: Analysing and Reducing Risk in the Supply Chain
• Module 7: Managing Internal Relationships
• Module 8: Tools of the Trade
• Mock Exam
• Final Exam
• Assignment
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