Training in Purchasing, Supply & Logistics




The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply-chain management. CIPS, the leading body representing the field of purchasing and supply chain management, was established in 1932. The Institute has grown to become the central reference for industry best practice, and its code of conduct is the standard around the World. In 1992 the Institute was awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of its status as a centre of excellence and support for the profession. The purpose and aims of the CIPS suite of qualifications are to:
  • equip purchasers to understand and respond to the changing purchasing and supply environment
  • enable organisations to be more effective and competitive through purchasing activities
  • enable purchasers to be effective leaders and managers within the supply chain
  • enable purchasers to be innovative, creative and competitive in terms of the specifications they develop
  • manage and develop sustainable supplier relationships
  • measure and improve supply chain performance
  • analyse, assess , manage and mitigate against risk
  • develop and manage legal, contractual arrangements associated with purchasing and supply
BBSI is a CIPS Approved Training Centre and offers the CIPS Certificate in Purchasing & Supply (Level 3). The CIPS Level 3 Certificate modules are:

Compulsory Units

Understanding the purchasing environment
Purchasing operations
Client and supplier relationships
Securing supply

Integrative Unit

Purchasing in action

The overall assessment method for the CIPS Level 3 qualification is by written examination. Trainees are required to undertake examinations for the compulsory units and select either a Case Study or an Assignment for the 'Purchasing in Action' integrative unit. Assessment is both external and independent, and examinations can be booked on-demand. There are no fixed examination dates, which makes assessment more flexible. The overall grading system for the qualification is Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

Advantages of CIPS Qualifications

By undertaking the CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Purchasing & Supply, BBSI trainees will automatically have access to CIPS membership, which offers significant benefits:
  • internationally recognized status (MCIPS)
  • membership of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme
  • career development opportunities, including CV preparation and interview techniques
  • possible progression onto a Masters' or postgraduate programme at university
  • a wealth of job opportunities
  • access to a career management service
  • subscription to the fortnightly official magazine of CIPS: 'Supply Management'
BBSI offers tailored CIPS courses to international students in sponsored groups. The minimum English-language level for entry is Intermediate and courses can be arranged by appointment.  

Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT UK) is the leading professional association in Britain for managers and academics involved in the fields of transport and distribution. The Institute seeks to maintain and improve standards within the industry via its own system of educational courses and professional qualifications. BBSI is an Approved Training Centre and Academic Partner and offers training courses accredited by the CILT (UK), so that international students can gain the CILT (UK) Certificate in Logistics & Transport (Level 3) qualification.

BBSI courses in logistics and transport are designed to cater for delegates with an Intermediate level in English or above. A key objective of the training is to create sound degree of communicative competence, as required of professionals within a multinational working environment. The specialised content for the programme would be selected in each case in accordance with the specified training requirement of sponsors and the respective individual needs of those trainees concerned. Topics covered in our training programmes include the following:

Purchasing

structure and organisation  
scope and objectives
strategy and planning  
key purchasing variables
applications  
systems, controls and personnel
information and control systems

Warehousing

storage and handling operations   
staff matters
warehouse operations    
road transport
financial issues    
logistics as part of the marketing mix
project management for logistics managers

Stock Control

techniques   
financial aspects of stock management
identification of materials    
stocktaking and stockchecking
receipt and inspection

Administrations & Systems

systems    
procedures

Advantages of CILT (UK) Qualifications

Simply by undertaking the CILT (UK) Certificate in Logistics & Transport (Level 3), BBSI trainees become student members of CILT (UK), opening up access to a wealth of management and logistics information, both during and after their studies. Moreover, upon successful completion of the Certificate course, trainees can consider the following career possibilities:
  • enhance their professional status by becoming a Member of the Chartered Institute [MCILT (UK)]
  • start working towards Chartered Manager status
  • progress onto a Masters' or postgraduate programme at university
The CILT (UK) Certificate in Logistics & Transport (Level 3) is designed to provide a sound foundation for a career within the transport and supply-chain field and is a qualification designed to equip potential supervisors and first-line managers with a complete set of management skills. To obtain the Certificate trainees need to study one core unit and one elective unit from the 9 optional units available. The course can be taken in 36-week, 24-week or 12-week study periods. The 36-week and 24-week study options offer full CILT (UK) Certificate accreditation; however, the 12-week study option offers Partial Accreditation.
 
CILT UK Level 3 Certificate Modules

Core Unit
management

Elective Units
production planning   
inventory
procurement    
warehousing
international trade & freight    
road freight transport
community transport    
transport coordination

BBSI offers tailored CILT (UK) courses to international students in sponsored groups. The minimum English-language level for entry is Intermediate and courses can be arranged by appointment. Trainees should have previous experience in the establishment of activity plans to support logistics operations; and also in managing and controlling operational logistics, purchasing and supply activities.