Executive Diploma in Purchasing Supply

1- Warehousing

Overall Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Acquire the various key concepts and principles relating to warehousing and supply chain.
• Acquire the knowledge and ability to apply various techniques and tools to undertake effective warehousing management.

Topics covered include

• Warehousing’s Role in the Supply Chain  
• Distribution Centre Concept   
• General Warehousing and Distribution Centre Strategies
• Design and Layout    
• Personnel
• Warehouse Negotiations, Agreements, and Contracts     
• Warehouse Management

2- Purchasing Supply Principles

Overall Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Acquire key knowledge relating to the concepts, tools, principles and practices relating to Purchasing Supply.
• Acquire the ability to use the required models, tools and techniques to ensure effective application of purchasing supply practices in an organisation.

Topics covered include

• Purchasing/ Procurement scope and development
• Strategic procurement and supply chain management
• Outsourcing
• Quality management
• Inventory management
• Sourcing strategies and relationships
• Lead time and time compression
• Case Studies on Purchasing Supply Practices

3- Purchasing Supply Management

Overall Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Acquire the various key concepts and principles relating to Purchasing Supply Management.
• Acquire the knowledge and ability to apply various techniques and tools to undertake effective Purchasing Supply Management.

Topics covered include

• Project procurement
• Purchasing of commodities
• Purchasing of services
• Capital procurement
• Retail procurement
• Negotiation
• E-Procurement Systems and Contract Management
• Contract management and performance measurement

Course Structure

An Executive Diploma comprises of three correlated modules. Our 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%. The Diploma is accredited by Certa (a well-established and highly regarded Ofqual registered Awarding Organisation).

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 Centres. For each module we recommend that Approved Learning Centres provide at least 12 hours of face to face lectures and tutorials.

Mode B: Blended Learning mode

Available at selected Approved Learning Centres 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.

For each module we recommend that Approved Learning Centres provide between 6 and 12 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 24 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 Centres.

For the Fully Online Mode you may enrol immediately.

Credits and Student Learning Time

Each module carries 20 credits and therefore an Executive Diploma should be completed in 6 months.