CIPS Qualifications

[BYTEr]

Hi all,

I'm just wondering if anyone has completed any CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications.

I'm asking because I graduated last year and I've still yet to work out where I'm going and a manufacturing company are offering a purchasing assistant job with the opportunity to obtain a Level 5 CIPS qualification and now trying to work out the value of this & if its a worthwhile qualification.

I'd be taking a 20%/£4k pay cut, but if its going to give better long term prospects then I'm happy to do that (no development or progression opportunities in current role).

Has anyone got any experience with these qualifications?

Thanks in advance.

 

[BYTEr]

Hi,

Thanks for replying, can I ask how you started studying for a CIPS qualification? Was it through your employer? Also did you go straight onto the Level 5 course?

I suppose my main concern at present is my motivation for considering this is because potentially an employer will be putting me through the qualifications and it’s a start to a career if you like, I’ve always studied things in the past because I was very interested & passionate about the subject with no serious consideration for how it’s going to help my employment chances – I can’t say that the field of procurement (without much experience) sounds particularly interesting or is a passion. Saying that I am very motivated to finally get going somewhere career wise as I’m 26 this year and graduated last year and by the sounds of it, the qualification is worthwhile.

 

[BYTEr]

Thanks again for replying.

I’m not sure if I’ll start at Level 4 or 5, both have been mentioned. I think I’d prefer the distance e-learning route, when you were studying for yours did your employer give you any time off? Is this a reasonable request?

I think I’d be motivated enough, especially since there must be transferrable skills gain from the qualification which as you say lends itself to other areas.

Well I’m just waiting to confirm an interview date/time with the company to discuss everything about the the position, hopefully I'll get a positive feeling from the company.

Thanks again.