Level 3 — Live Instructor-Led Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply
Study with DPSS – A CIPS Centre of Excellence
Purpose / Audience
- Builds on Level 2 knowledge and moves into more operational and tactical procurement responsibilities.
- Suitable for junior buyers, procurement assistants, contract administrators, or those with under 2 years’ experience.
- No formal prerequisites necessarily, although prior experience or Level 2 gives a good foundation.
Modules & What They Cover
Learners must complete 4 core modules (24 credits) and 1 elective module (6 credits) to reach 30 credits total.
Module | Credit | Topics / Focus |
| L3M1: Procurement and Supply Environments | 6 | How procurement/supply operates in different sectors (private, public, not-for-profit); regulatory and external environment; influences on procurement. |
| L3M2: Ethical Procurement and Supply | 6 | Role of ethics, codes of conduct; conflicts of interest; responsible procurement; stakeholder expectations and social responsibility. |
| L3M3: Contract Administration | 6 | Contract development, administration, monitoring; performance measurement (KPIs), risk in contracts; tendering and competitive pricing. |
| L3M4: Team Dynamics and Change | 6 | How teams operate in procurement; leadership, change management; interpersonal dynamics and organisational change in procurement settings. |
| Elective (choose one, 6 credits): • L3M5: Socially Responsible Procurement • L3M6: Socially Responsible Warehousing & Distribution | 6 | For Socially Responsible Procurement: sustainability, environmental impact, supplier development. For Warehousing & Distribution: socially responsible logistics, environmental impact of distribution operations. |
