Procurement Training and Education
Professional Training And Accreditation
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) [link to external website] is an international, not-for-profit education and qualification body based in the UK representing purchasing and supply chain professionals. The Ministry supports CIPS as the peak procurement professional body for procurement practitioners and procurement professionals, and the MCIPS International Standard [link to external website] as a certification level that public servants undertaking professional procurement roles will be encouraged to aspire to.
CIPS Assisted Study Programme (ASP)
CIPS is running a new 12-month assisted study programme "ASP" with tutored workshops to help you with self-study and exam revision for the CIPS Foundation Diploma in Purchasing & Supply (Level 4). Contact Edward.rayner@cipsa.com.au
Open Training (non-assessed)
CIPS also runs regular training seminars on a variety of procurement topics in Auckland, Wellington, and Australia. These are open to private and public sector participants. Details on the 2009 programme available at CIPS: Open Training [link to external website] or email training@cipsa.com.au to find out more.
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