Procurement - Online
This programme is aimed at those already working in a purchasing and procurement function, or aspiring to do so. The programme will give the student the knowledge, skills and competencies to become effective employees in a procurement and purchasing function. This programme has been designed to apply across all industries, and will give the participants an opportunity to reskill or upskill to take up roles in the area of procurement, purchasing and tendering. It is also suitable for unemployed persons that meet the entry requirements.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Online – 7.00pm
Online – Tues (7-10pm), Thurs (7-9pm), selected Sats (9am-1pm)
Entry Requirements
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 Full award with a minimum of eight modules. or Recognition of Prior Learning (APL/APEL)
Careers / Further progression
Progression from the Certificate in Procurement is on to the Level 6 Higher Certificate in Business programme, which is a one year programme.
Following successful completion, students are eligible to apply for the Level 7 Bachelor of Business Studies. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply and progress to the Level 8 Bachelor of Business Studies. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply and progress to a Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in various disciplines or Masters of Business Studies in Research.
Further information
Programme Fee €2350
This specialist course promotes a critical awareness of the most recent advances in the procurement, purchasing and tendering function and the critical contribution of the function to business efficiencies and effectiveness.
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to:
• Understand and analyse the added value that can be achieved through procurement and supply chain management
• Understand how to devise a business case for requirements to be sourced from external suppliers
• Understand the legal issues that relate to the formation of contract Understand ethical and responsible sourcing
• Prepare for negotiations with external organisations
• Understand the dynamics of relationships in supply chains
• Demonstrate the application of the procurement cycle
Principles of Procurement
Operations and Logistics Management
Inventory Management
Spend Analysis and Category Management
Tendering, Contract and Negotiation
Professional Development, Career Planning and Work Based Project
The programme’s assessments will be a combination of final examinations and continuous assessments.
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050