Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Programmes
Study methods
For a detailed explanation of our delivery methods, click here. The table below summarises our CIPS course offerings.
Study method Timetabling * Suitable for Block Release* 4 consecutive days study and 1 revision day Students preferring to study each module in blocks of consecutive days Day Release 4 study days, spread weekly and 1 revision day Students preferring to have time between each lecture to review previous lecture material Evening / Weekend classes 4 evening classes, 2 half day Saturdays and 1 revision day Students unable to attend weekday classroom sessions due to work or other commitments Supported Learning Environment (blended learning product)* Flexible to student learning timescale. 1 revision day held close to exams Students unable to attend classroom sessions due to their location or the nature of their work preventing advanced scheduling
* Level 2, International Certificate modules and International Advanced Certificate modules require half the tuition time as other CIPS modules. If you are studying through SPLE, you are able to commence your studies at any point throughout the year toward the next examination sitting.
Our courses include the following:
ü Assistance with student registration
ü Full set of course notes
ü Harley Reed CIPS Level 2 SPLE CD to ensure baseline understanding (international students registering for Level 4 and above only)
ü Unlimited personal tutor support by email, phone and VOIP
ü Classroom based revision days / question and answer sessions
ü 4 case studies set and marked by Harley Reed tutor team
ü 1 mock examinations, with detailed feedback given ü Email and chat room forum to assist self-learning Our courses are run on a modular basis throughout the year. We prepare UK students for all 5 CIPS examination sittings, and international students for the May and November examinations. In the UK, we are also accredited to deliver the CIPS level 2 qualification; students can either choose a 3 day programme, or study through our SPLE recordings and attend a 1 day revision session. The Level 2 qualification is examined through an e-assessment, which Harley Reed is able to conduct on-demand from its offices, or at client sites (subject to minimum numbers) throughout the year. Routes to professional membership Our Fees We believe that our courses offer the best value for money in the market. If you are able to find a cheaper direct alternative to our courses from an organisation which can match our track record, we will lower our prices. Download our fees here: UK, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana. Enrolment Students can join Harley Reed at any point during the year. The registration process is: 1. Students should complete the Harley Reed Online enquiry form and we will contact you with the appropriate registration documents 2. Students should complete the Harley Reed Student Registration pack and return signed copies by email or fax. Students should determine the appropriate entry level based on the entry level requirements and their existing qualifications. Harley Reed’s training team is able to assist students in this respect 3. Harley Reed will confirm the papers the student wishes to enter for the next examination and the student’s course schedule and issue an invoice.
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