Certified International Procurement Expert (CIPE)

The CIPE program is typically aimed at people who are starting their career in procurement. The program takes a generalist approach to procurement, concentrating on the fundamentals of procurement.

The CIPE program is ideal for buyers looking for a professional certification. It will allow you to understand the key processes in procurement and help build the professional knowledge and competences that employers are looking for.  Suited better for those who are in a managerial position but have less than 6 years of experience.

Course Overview

In conjunction with the Institute of Continuous Professional Development, UK, Global Edge Business School brings a comprehensive certification program with well-balanced learning plans Certified International Procurement Expert. This course is a combination of the basic procurement modules aimed at entering the procurement sphere as a career and the advanced modules for more seasoned professionals who want to improve on their tactical skills and seek to evolve to a more strategic or managerial position within a procurement department.

When you join this program you have joined a program with a rigorous set of established standards and competencies for procurement professionals. The uniqueness of the Certified International Procurement Expert (CIPE) certification is that it caters for - new aspiring procurement practitioners and the experienced procurement professionals for further career advancement. It is an ideal program for procurement practitioners willing to undergo an in-depth and intensive procurement program at a stretch with a view to procuring the highest level of procurement certification.

The designation is a recognized credential throughout the world having been thoroughly mapped by Continuous Professional Development Institute, UK. Once attained it indicates achievement at highest level of world-class knowledge, skills and competences for the procurement professional.

As a procurement practitioner, you need to already be active in procurement, contract management or category management role. This is the major pre-requisite for accessing the CIPE program. However because of the intense level of the program, it is beneficial to have a Master’s degree, or at the least a Bachelor’s degree together with a reasonable years of relevant experience in a procurement role.

How long does it take to complete the course?

This program is expected to take 150 hours of learning engagement. The time taken to complete the program will vary. Your prior knowledge and experience in some core subject areas might enable you to complete them quickly. However, on average, you can expect to spend between 40-90 hours of virtual tutor-led learning while the rest will be ‘own-time’ study.

Global Edge allows for the program to be spread over approximately a year to provide a proper work/life balance for the people who need to take longer over the study phases. Under the intensive accelerated program, learners could complete the course in 5 straight days or 5 Saturdays.

Who Will Benefit the Most Learning Objectives

This course is designed for practicing procurement practitioners who want to improve on their tactical skills and seek to evolve to a more strategic or managerial position within a procurement department, Business Owners / Managing Directors, Procurement Directors, Supplier Managers, Supply Chain Consultants, Buyers / Senior Buyers, Operations Directors, Operations Managers, Finance Managers, PLUS anyone who is responsible for / involved in Supplier, Relationships, or anticipates being involved with Supplier Management in the future

Learning Objectves

• Learn the key essentials to creating and managing successful procurement and tender projects.
• Understand how to coordinate and monitor procurement functions by applying Procurement strategies with your procurement team
• Acquire the right skills to communicate with key financial departments directly or indirectly involved with procurement projects
• Enhance your communication and negotiation skills
• Manage procurement risks with suppliers – Understand why certain procurement and tender projects go wrong, and discover ways to identify the early warning signs, then use your new skills to rapidly and effectively resolve them
• Comply with major international procurement and tender projects
• Attain the Certified International Procurement expert (CIPE) designation

Accredited by the Continuous Professional Development Institute, this certification program is geared to introduce the participants to the concepts of international procurement as they apply to international supply chain management.

The CIPE program is a complete certification program which offers the designation of Certified International Procurement Expert to candidates who demonstrate their understanding of the fundamentals of the profession through successful completion of rigorous professional certification examinations based upon the International Purchasing Body of Knowledge (IPBOK).

The purpose of the CIPE program is to equip the candidate to key offshore sourcing strategies and implementation steps; basic documentation, including contracts, used in international procurement; legal, political, and organizational considerations; cultural issues within the negotiation process; and government regulations affecting the import/export process.

Modules for Certification

The CIPE certification program consists of six basic and advanced modules:

1. Specifying Requirements and Advanced Procurement Planning
2. Appraising and Shortlisting Suppliers
3. Obtaining and Evaluating Offers
4. Negotiating with Suppliers
5. Preparing the Contract
6. Managing the Contract and Supplier Relationships

Applicant Requirements

The certification program requires the candidate to complete:

• Six learning modules
• Attendance of 39 guided learning hours
• Successful completion of an online examination

Applicants eligible to apply for the CIPE program:

• Up to 3 years of procurement working experience
• Associate level degree from a reputable university
• Application form duly filled and signed

Registration Details

Capacity: 10 participants only (Limited attendance to ensure maximum participation, interaction and benefits for all the participants)

Program Deliverables:

• Attendance inclusive of coffee breaks
• Course materials in soft copy format (in English)
• Language of instruction in English
• Certificate of attendance for the course
• On-site exam arranged by Global Edge Business School

Official professional certificate of achievement (issued later on) after successful completion of the exam with a grade of 70% or higher.