This program is designed for professionals looking to learn and apply the process of managing, executing and analyzing the management of procurement and contracts within the wider context of business.

Topics

  • Procurement and Best Business Practices
  • Sourcing Management
  • Solicitation of Bids and Proposals
  • Supplier Selection Criteria
  • Contracts and the Legal Aspects of Procurement
  • Supplier Diversity
  • Risk Management
  • Sustainability and Negotiation
  • Contract Formation and Administration for Optimum Supplier Performance
  • Project Management
  • Quality
  • The Procurement Function’s Internal Relationships
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Leveraging Computer Systems
  • Financial Decisions for Sourcing
  • Source to Settle
  • Material Management and Supply Operations
  • Logistics and Regulatory Compliance

Overall Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module learners will be able to:

  1. understand the fundamentals and advanced features of managing contracts that are made as part of the legal documentation of forging solid work relationships with customers, vendors and even partners.
  2. enhances the understanding of certifying compliance with the terms and conditions, as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes by both the parties.

Course Structure

Executive Diplomas are professional diplomas delivered in a manner that gives you the flexibility to learn at a time and place that suits your personal and work life. You can embark immediately on an Executive Diploma knowing you can fit it into your schedule.

Assessment

There are 50 Multiple Choice Questions (“MCQ”) for each module. If you start an MCQ session, please remember that it will time-out after 1.5 hours. You have three attempts at the MCQ to achieve a pass mark, which is set at 50%.

Admission Criteria

You should show that you will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the diploma or certificate and be able to achieve the required standards. Although no prior knowledge is required you should normally be at least 16 years old and have the following:

  • Level 2 (QCF) Certificate; or
  • 4 GCSEs at grade C or above; and/or
  • Relevant work experience.

Delivery Mode

Mode A: Fully Taught mode

Available at selected Approved Learning Centers. For each module we recommend that Approved Learning Centers provide at least 48 hours of face to face lectures and tutorials.

Mode B: Blended Learning mode

Available at selected Approved Learning Centers where classes are held plus learners are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study which can be accessed through our designated Learning Portal.

We recommend that Approved Learning Centers provide between 24and 36 hours of lectures/tutorials and that you spend at least 12 hours learning online.

Mode C: Fully Online mode

Learners are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study which can be accessed through our designated Learning Portal. For each module we recommend at least 72 hours of online learning.

Location

For the Blended and Fully Taught modes please Contact Us for an Approved Learning Centre near you. Please note we are constantly adding Approved Centers.

Student Learning Time

Executive Diploma should be completed in 6 months.