Overview - Future Quals 2006

Glossary of Terms

International Certificate

For Non-UK Students

International Advanced Certificate

For Non-UK Students

Level 3 Certificate

For UK Students only

Level 4 Foundation Diploma

Level 5 Advanced Diploma

Level 6 Graduate Diploma

Entry Requirements

FAQs

FutureQuals 2006 - Transition

Sample Study Schedule

Unit exemptions may be granted depending on your circumstances

You may have already completed studies within the past 5 years for other qualifications during which some subjects had a similar content and were of at least the same standard as CIPS's unit content. Through a well defined process, exemptions can be claimed through CIPS either for previous qualifications, this is called Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or for previous experiential learning, this is called Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Exemptions will be considered for levels 3-6 of the new qualification or for the Foundation or Professional stages. However you cannot claim exemptions from any of the integrative units or from the core compulsory units of level 6. You cannot be exempt from integrative units

These are:

* Level 3 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply – Purchasing in Action
* Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply – Purchasing Contexts
* Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply – Improving Supply Chain Performance
* Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply – Supply Chain Management in Practice

You cannot be exempt from Level 6 core compulsory units

* Leading and influencing in P&S
* Strategic Supply Chain Management

Please note that a fee will be charged for each unit exemption.

Under certain circumstances, candidates can apply to CIPS for Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) and Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). To request information please complete the following form ---here--- [ New window]

CIPS - MCG Centre Number - 005031578