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CIPS course books for the 2013 qualification

CIPS is pleased to announce the publication of a full suite of course books to support the new qualification unit content launched in March 2013.

The books have been produced in partnership with Profex Limited and further our aim to establish a world class publishing operation dedicated to the needs of the procurement profession.

Please follow the links below to find the course book to match your study. Studying members can also follow this link to access exemplar questions and answers for the 2013 qualifications which will further help them in their studies.

Certificate in procurement and supply operations full set (NC)

Certificate in procurement and supply operations full set (NC)

(Replaces the International certificate in purchasing and supply, and the Level 2 introductory certificate in purchasing and supply)

Procurement and Supply Principles (NC1)

Procurement and Supply Functions (NC2)

Procurement and Supply Processes (NC3)

Procurement and Supply Administration (NC4)

Procurement and Supply Stakeholders (NC5)

Advanced certificate in procurement and supply operations full set (AC)

Advanced certificate in procurement and supply operations full set (AC)

(Replaces the International advanced certificate in purchasing and supply, and the Level 3 certificate in purchasing and supply)

Procurement and Supply Environments (AC1)

Procurement and Supply Operations (AC2)

Procurement and Supply Workflow (AC3)

Inventory and Logistics Operations (AC4)

Procurement and Supply Relationships (AC5)

Diploma in procurement and supply full set (D)

Diploma in procurement and supply full set (D)

(Replaces the Level 4 diploma in purchasing and supply)

Contexts of Procurement and Supply (D1)

Business Needs in Procurement and Supply (D2)

Sourcing in Procurement and Supply (D3)

Negotiating and Contracting in Procurement and Supply (D4)

Managing Contracts and Relationships in Procurement and Supply (D5)

Advanced Diploma in procurement and supply (AD)

Advanced Diploma in procurement and supply (AD)

(Replaces the Level 5 advanced diploma in purchasing and supply)

Core: Management in Procurement and Supply (AD1)

Core: Managing risks in supply chains (AD2)

Core: Improving the Competitiveness of Supply chains (AD3)

Option: Category Management in Procurement and Supply (AD4)

Option: Sustainability in Supply Chains (AD5)

Option: Operations management in Supply Chains (AD6)

Professional Diploma in procurement and supply (PD)

Professional Diploma in procurement and supply (PD)

(Replaces the Level 6 graduate diploma in purchasing and supply)

Core: Leadership in Procurement and Supply (PD1)

Core: Corporate and business strategy (PD2)

Core: Strategic Supply chain Management (PD3)

Option: Supply Chain Diligence (PD4)

Option: Programme and Project management (PD5)

Option: Legal aspects in procurement and supply (UK) (PD6)