Procurement Training and Education
Public Sector Procurement Training
New sustainable government procurement training seminars are being provided by MED and MfE. See the events calendar for details.
Professional Training And Accreditation
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) 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 as a certification level that public servants undertaking professional procurement roles will be encouraged to aspire to.
Register now - 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).
The programme starts in August, with exams in November 2008 and May 2009. For the programme to run, a minimum of 11 and a maximum of 18 people are needed to form a study group.
There are already sufficient registrations for study groups in both Auckland and Wellington. There are still a few places left, but these are filling up fast. To secure your place, download details and a booking form [144 kB PDF - link to external document] or contact Edward.rayner@cipsa.com.au direct.
Open Training (non-assessed)
CIPS also runs regular open training seminars on a variety of procurement topics in Auckland and Wellington. Download the CIPS 2008 Open Training Programme brochure [1.8 MB PDF - link to external document] or visit the CIPS website [link to external website].
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