Entry Requirements
Candidates will be required to complete an online questionnaire to assess competence and knowledge meet with CIPS standards for entry to the Corporate Award Programme. Typically applicants will have a minimum of two years experience within a purchasing environment.

The Programme
The study schedule for this Programme covers a number of modules over a period of 18 months and includes evening tutorials and self-study assignments.

	Tutor-led workshops, usually each of 2-day duration. Study days are from 9am to 6 pm with evening tutorials and visiting lecturers.
	Assignments are set in which enable delegates to practise applying the theory of the syllabus to real life situation.
	A project set in the workplace and supported by 3 Project tutorials plus incompany mentoring.
	A practical assessment based upon a case study role play scenario.
	An oral presentation of the project