The leading provider of purchasing and supply management training

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply assists individuals, organisations and the profession as a whole.

Purchasing professionals need a more sophisticated skills and competence mix in order to rise to today's challenges to maximise their corporate value. We provide an extensive range of training geared towards helping you deliver real strategic and sustainable value to your organisation.

Practical training courses - Training for every ability, from new graduates to experienced professionals

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply trains more than 8000 delegates each year and are renowned for modern and professional training and development. We are the worldwide centre of excellence for Procurement and Supply Chain Management issues  Our training courses are relevant and targeted to your needs, and help professionals deliver strategic and sustainable value to their organisations.Training courses cover topics from core competencies to advanced purchasing skills.

The quality of our programme leaders and extensive types of training will suit professionals at all levels. Our courses begin in September 2010 and run until July 2011 at a wide range of venues, dates and times to suit busy working lives. Our training courses are run in cities such as Bath, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bristol, Chelmsford, Edinburgh, Hull, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Norwich, Portsmouth, Preston, Swansea, Torquay, and York.

In-Company training programmes - Bespoke training delivered in your workplace

Our in company training offers innovative training solutions to help you realise the full potential of your purchasing and supply team. Whether you want to encompass the entire purchasing and supply process or to tackle specific issues, we can create an in-company training solution that delivers a tangible return on investment for your business.

The training can be tailored to meet your specific needs and can be conveniently delivered on your own premises. That means minimum disruption with maximum results, because candidates learn, literally, 'on the job'. From short courses to long-term structured programmes, group sessions to individual director-level coaching, we have a proven track record across public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

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