DPSS - CIPS Fast Track Welcome Letter

How it works

Level 4

Unit	Workshops	Examination
Developing Contracts in Purchasing and Supply	7 and 8 Nov 2011	CIPS Nov 2011
Effective Negotiations in Purchasing and Supply	9 and 10 Nov 2011	CIPS Nov 2011
The cost per course is £395 plus VAT

Level 5

Unit	Workshop	Examination
Risk management and supply chain vulnerability	Feb 27 and 28th 2012	CIPS March 2012
Management in the Purchasing Function	Feb 29 and 1 March 2012	CIPS March 2012
The cost per course is £395 plus VAT

Study Guides and Learning Support

It is recommended that you order your study guide from www.cips.org to arrive at the beginning of your self study period, normally 4 weeks before the workshop event. In order for you to be prepared for your tutorial workshop, it is advisable to have read this prior to workshop attendance. This will allow you to make the most of the tutorial time and will prepare you for the reflection period after the 2 day workshop prior to your exam.

Workshops

Each subject will be taught via a series of 2 or 3 day workshop (depending upon the level) these are resourced by DPSS, using some of the most respected presenters, including Prof Dave Jessop, Barry Crocker, Jeremy Johnson and Ray Carter – all published authors and past CIPS examiners. You can see and hear what past students have to say about program

Each participant will receive a copy of a workshop support package, which you down loads form the dpss Secure Area©

We set up pass worded access for all registered participants. This allows participants to down load course materials, examination entry forms, useful articles, have sight of timetables/locations

The purpose of the events will be:

To provide the major input required by the participants to be able to successfully undertake the examination
To facilitate and support the learning process and to provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed for professional development.
To prepare participants for the rigours of the examination process

Each workshop day will start promptly at 9am and finish at 5pm.

Level 4 - Two day Tutorial Workshop £395 + VAT
Level 5 - Two Tutorial Workshop Dartford £395 + VAT
Level 6 - Three day Tutorial Workshop £595 + VAT
Level 6 Supply chain management in practice case study workshop £225 + VAT

CIPS Membership

Before you enter for the exam, you will need to become a student member of CIPS. You can contact CIPS membership team +44 (0) 845 88 0 1188 or at www.cips.org. Exam entries will not be accepted by CIPS unless you have student membership so it is important that you do this at the earliest opportunity

Exam Entries

You will be notified by CIPS and sent an exam entry form. You will need to complete or you can complete on line at www.cips.prg selecting an exam centre convenient to you and send to CIPS with payment prior to deadline. Examinations set run in January, March, May, July and November.

Feedback

At DPSS the student experience is paramount and to ensure that you have the best opportunity to be successful in your professional development you will be asked to complete our ISO 9001:2009 feedback form as part of our total quality management system.

What to do now?

Complete our online booking form - Spaces are limited to ensure a good tutor/student ratio.
Register as a student member with CIPS www.cips.org
Enter for the relevant exams www.cips.org

Should you have any questions please call the team on 02083080227 or email cips@dpss.co.uk

if you require more information please email info@dpss.co.uk