Certificate in Procurement and Contract Management

Overview

Purpose:

The purpose of the CPCM course is to prepare candidates for leading roles in the procurement and sourcing functions within supply chain management.

Scope:

The CPCM course is an excellent choice for an introduction to the fundamental principles in procurement, including an overview of contract and supply chain management. With the expanding role of supply chain management in global trade, careers in procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and logistics are gaining prominence. The course consists of four distinct modules including Introduction, Planning, Inventory Management and Logistics. The final module covers Procurement, Productivity and Customer Service.

Benefits

Upon completion of the CPCM training, students will be able to:

• Understand the steps involved in the purchasing process
• Identify strategies in supply management and commodities procurement
• Understand the typical purchasing organisation
• Describe supplier evaluation
• Understand the considerations in supplier selection
• Define supplier quality performance
• Understand the basics of supplier development
• Describe the basics of vendor relationship management
• Identify the steps involved in strategic cost management
• Define global sourcing
• Understand the process of negotiating
• Identify the key considerations in conflict management
• Understand the role of information technology in purchasing
• Define the process of services purchasing
• Describe the basics of capital item purchasing
• Understand the impact of purchasing on the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
• Identify the application of Lean principles in purchasing
• Describe continuous improvement in purchasing

Features

Below are some of the main features of this course:

• Online delivery
• Flexible schedule
• Affordable cost
• Relevant content

Target Audience

The CPCM training is intended for people who wish to acquire a deeper understanding of the procurement process, including contracts.

Course Content

The Certificate in Procurement and Contract Management course has been developed following the ADDIE methodology of curriculum development. BRASI’s Programme Advisory Group (BRASI PAG) is responsible for the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of BRASI’s training programmes, following the guidelines contained in the standard ASTM E-2659.

The CPCM course provides fundamental knowledge in the key areas of procurement processes, including the following:

• Core principles and practices in procurement
• Inventory management
• Contract management and vendor partnership
• Steps involved in the purchasing process
• Supply management integration
• Supplier selection
• Performance evaluation
• Cost management
• Global sourcing
• Negotiation and conflict management
• Business ethics
• Services procurement
• Capital purchasing
• Spend analysis
• Critical materials management
• Continuous Improvement in procurement

Schedule

Certificate in Procurement and Contract Management is a self-paced online training course and can be started at any time.

Delivery Mode

Students would gain 24/7 online access to self-paced learning modules and tests through the BRASI Learning Management System.

Learning Resources:

• Online interactive training modules
• Downloadable content
• Print-ready handbooks
• Examples, exercise files and a quiz for each module

Note: Live Q&A sessions are held to answer any specific questions and explain key concepts as needed. Participation in the Q&A sessions is optional and is not taken into account for the passing score.

Additional Info

Assessment

Students would be required to take a final assessment after completing the course review.

Certification

In order to receive the certificate for this course students must obtain a minimum score of 70% in the final assessment. Certificates for all of the BRASI courses are issued centrally by BRASI and are downloadable.

Each BRASI certificate carries a unique ID for verification, and is valid for life.

Note: A CPCM Certificate holder has a basic understanding of the various processes and calculations used in procurement and is able to conduct and support the related functions.

Registration

Step 1: Students are required to create a free user account on the BRASI web site (no payment information is needed to create the account).

Step 2: Select the course(s) you would like to sign up for from the courses page (you can get more details about each course from this page)

Step 3: Proceed to checkout and be sure to enter the CTS College discount code BRASI-CTS to get 10% off (acceptable modes of payment include major credit cards and PayPal)

Note: The course is designed to be completed within three months. However, extensions are allowed upon request.

Fees & Payment

The course fee is posted on the BRASI website and is subject to change without notice. Cancellation is allowed within three days from the date of access to the course. Full refund is made within one week of cancellation.

Registration for BRASI courses can be done directly on the BRASI website. Training is conducted utilising BRASI online learning management system, and the certificate is issued by BRASI.

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Student Support

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