Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)
The Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced knowledge of global sourcing, international procurement, supplier management, contracting and supply-chain risk. Learners develop practical competence for managing procurement activi...
About this qualification
The Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced knowledge of global sourcing, international procurement, supplier management, contracting and supply-chain risk. Learners develop practical competence for managing procurement activities across international markets.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- International Procurement Principles
- Global Sourcing
- Procurement-Manager Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Evaluation
- Supplier Selection
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Global Trade Requirements Awareness
- WTO Awareness
- Incoterms
- Customs Regulations
- International Procurement Compliance
- International Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Global Procurement Risk
- Supply-Chain Disruption
- Contingency Planning
- Sustainable Procurement
- Ethical Sourcing
- Social Responsibility
- Procurement Cost Analysis
- Procurement Budgeting
- Financial Risk Awareness
- E-Procurement
- ERP Integration
- Digital Supply-Chain Tools
- Procurement KPIs
- Benchmarking
- Continual Improvement
- Strategic Procurement Leadership
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Procurement Managers and Officers
- Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
- Contract Managers
- Compliance Personnel
- Business Leaders overseeing international sourcing
- Professionals seeking advanced global-procurement knowledge
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop advanced international-procurement competence.
- Improve strategic sourcing.
- Strengthen supplier-management skills.
- Improve international contracting and negotiation.
- Understand global trade requirements.
- Strengthen procurement risk management.
- Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing.
- Improve procurement performance monitoring.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, case study and project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, applied case study and procurement-strategy project.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 case study and 1 project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 2.5 hours written plus 4 weeks for project submission.
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