How will CIPS benefit me?

CIPS professional qualifications deliver key benefits to purchasing and supply professionals and employers.

Flexibility is the key to the CIPS qualifications. You can select your learning based upon a comprehensive range of qualifications which are relevant to all organisations, job roles and levels.
Industry led qualifications - whether you've just entered the profession, or you're an experienced manager, the CIPS qualification programme offers something for everyone.
Relevance - CIPS qualifications are relevant for purchasing and supply in the 21st century. With current topics and key business essentials, the syllabus introduces fresh content, reflects real life business issues, and places a strong emphasis on the application, as well as the acquisition, of knowledge and skills.
A clear learning path - each qualification level is designed to equate to specific job roles, so you can take what you learn straight in to the workplace. You can start and finish the CIPS qualifications journey at the right stage for you, giving you real flexibility and choice and the ability to progress at your own pace as your career progresses.
Recognised badge of competence - the qualifications provide a
badge of competence, by assessing students against practical learning outcomes. As an international organisation, the badge of competence carries recognition throughout the profession.
Access - CIPS qualifications are open to all, providing the entry criteria are met. The University of Derby is a Chartered Institute
of Purchasing and Supply Centre of Excellence.

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