NEUPC CIPS Study Centre

 
 

NWUPC Members have access to high-quality CIPS training which has been uniquely contextualised to the university sector, and is delivered through blended or distance learning. North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) alongside North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NWUPC) are part of the UK Higher Education purchasing consortia (UKUPC) which comprises of 8 consortia who work together to share knowledge and best practice by supporting each other and the wider procurement community.

NEUPC is an approved Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Study Centre, meaning they are able to deliver high quality, competitively priced CIPS qualifications to members of the UK universities purchasing consortia (UKUPC). MCIPS qualified tutors share their extensive HE sector backgrounds and provide dedicated support to students. NEUPC has been a CIPS study centre since 2016 and is unique amongst university consortia in having staff dedicated to the development of procurement skills in member employees. Continued successful pass rates and positive feedback have recently seen NEUPC retain its CIPS Study Centre status for the 2022/23 academic year.

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If you are interested in finding out more about CIPS, the apprenticeship scheme, how to apply, or advice on speaking to your manager? You can contact CIPS Centre Manager Rachel Lunn, or download the following:

 

TIMETABLES

PROCUREMENT APPRENTICESHIP

If you are interested in the Level 4 Advance Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you may be interested in the Procurement Apprenticeship Scheme. You can study whilst keeping your current role, and all fees (with the exception of your CIPS annual membership fee) are covered by your institution’s apprenticeship levy. 


FAQS

WHAT IS DISTANCE AND BLENDED LEARNING? 

  • Distance learning is largely self-study with NEUPC supplied resources including CIPS study guides, CIPS e-learning and slide packs for each module, as well as the advantage of on request tutor support through email, phone, and online meetings.
  • Blended learning provides mixture of taught workshops and webinars supported by CIPS study guides, slide packs, homework activities and revision materials in addition to tutor support.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING CIPS?

  • CIPS is a globally recognised qualification that can boost your career opportunities and demonstrates to employers your commitment to being a better procurement professional. 
  • We currently offer three professional qualifications to enable you to progress your career and give yourself that competitive edge. 

HOW CAN YOUR COURSE HELP ME IN THE HE SECTOR?

  • We have contextualised the modules in order to make them relevant to higher education.
  • You will have support from tutors who are themselves procurement professionals who have extensive experience within the sector and understand how to use CIPS tools and apply them to the real world. 

IS THERE ANY FUNDING AVAILABLE TO UNDERTAKE CIPS?

  • The CIPS Level 4 Advanced Diploma is available for funding via your institution’s apprenticeship levy account as part of a Level 4 Procurement Apprenticeship.

Page Updated - 08/07/2022