Supply Chain Management

CIPS Level-4 Orientation (CIPS-L4)


Description
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 organisation and how it can help to shape key future business decisions

Based at the same level as a first year of an undergraduate degree course, you will be equipped with essential knowledge and tools that you can apply immediately in your workplace.

Joining a CIPS qualification programme means you will join the largest Institute in the world for those working in procurement and supply.
Content
  • CIPS Guide for Candidates
  • CIPS Level-4 Syllabus
  • CIPS Constructive Response Exams Guide
  • CIPS Constructive Response Exams Guide
  • CIPS Objective Response Exams Guide
  • CIPS Objective Response Exams Guide
  • Examination Format
  • Preparing for Computer-Based Exams
  • CIPS Global Standard
  • Recommended Readings
  • Level-4 Sample Question Papers
  • Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply [L4M1]
  • Defining Business Need (L4M2)
  • Commercial Contracting (L4M3)
  • Ethical and Responsible Sourcing (L4M4)
  • Commercial Negotiation (L4M5)
  • Supplier Relationships (L4M6)
  • Whole Life Asset Management (L4M7)
  • Procurement and Supply in Practice [L4M8]
  • Level-4 Sample Answers for CR
  • Scope and influence of Procurement and Supply [L4M1]
  • Procurement and Supply in Practice [L4M8]
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed