Study CIPS Online - Distance Learning

In 2020 our CIPS e-learning students achieved an 100% pass rate using our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

100% Pass rate using our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

100%

Is an Online CIPS Course Right for Me?

Our CIPS e-learning package is ideal for students who wish to self-study but still want tutor support and guidance. Our VLE provides online guided learning for all learners.

Online CIPS Courses That Offer Full Tutor Support

Our CIPS e-learning packages have been extremely successful, achieving an excellent pass rate and 100% retention. Unlike most distant learning our packages offer full support from CIPS qualified tutors and practitioners.

Our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) includes structured teaching throughout breaking the sessions into bite size pieces making it easy to follow. Clear instructions and user guidance are given at the start to ensure ease of use. Students can work at their own pace through the learning outcomes. The voice-over makes it unique to any other distance option on the market allowing the content to come to life with many real life examples and guidance on best practice. The content is easy to follow and links to the study guide with formative assessments including assignment, quizzes, and questions throughout.

Perfect Your Exam Technique with the VLE System

The VLE messaging system allows students to contact CIPS tutors for additional support. CIPS Level 4 Diploma students are set essay based questions as homework which will be marked by a CIPS tutor, and feedback given to check your understanding of the topic, and also help to perfect your exam technique.

The VLE system tracks the delegates progress through the unit. In addition, learners have access to other resources such as revision guidance, self-test questions, exemplar papers, past exam papers, plus additional notes and tutor prepared resources

Virtual Classroom Learning

The next best thing to being in the classroom. Our real time online classroom workshops delivered by MCIPS qualified procurement practitioners who will bring the theory to life with real life practical examples. This delivery method covers all modules and learning outcomes leaving the learner full of confidence to tackle the formative assessments and prepare for their examination. This delivery option also benefits from access to our fully comprehensive virtual learning environment (VLE) which includes course videos and revision sessions for each module.

Excellent pass rate, consistently above national average
Access to dedicated support team Live tuition with a CIPS tutor via virtual classroom/video conference including, interactive poles, surveys, quizzes and online discussion workshops
No special software needed just your computer, an internet connection, camera (optional) and microphone
Flexible and convenient with rolling enrolment
Part of an online community with other learners
Access to recorded sessions to use as a revision aid
Comprehensive learning materials to guide you through your studies

Choose Your Online CIPS Course

CIPS Level 3

Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations.

CIPS Level 4

Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

CIPS Level 5

Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

CIPS Level 6

Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Our Learning Methods

Virtual Learning Environment

This includes course videos and revision sessions for each module plus formative assessment from our CIPS qualified tutors and practitioners.

Our online virtual learning environment includes structured teaching throughout breaking the sessions into bite size pieces making it easy to follow. Learners can work at their own pace through learning outcomes.

The voiceover makes it unique to any other distance option on the market allowing the content to come to life with many real-life examples and guidance on best practice. The content is easy to follow with the links learning outcomes and formative assessments including assignment, quizzes, and questions throughout.

Constructive feedback on assignments and exam techniques is given on all work submitted. The VLE system tracks the learners progress through the unit.

In addition, all learners have access to other resources such as revision guidance, revision sessions, self-test questions plus additional resources.

Live Virtual Classroom

This includes 2-day real time online classroom workshops with a fully qualified procurement practitioner who will bring the theory to life with real life practical examples. Covering all modules and learning outcomes leaving the learner full of confidence to tackle the formative assessments and prepare for their examinations.

This delivery option also benefits from live virtual classroom revision sessions and access to our fully comprehensive virtual learning environment (VLE) which includes course videos and revision sessions for each module.

To ensure quality and value we operate maximum class sizes. All course modules are delivered by our experienced team of procurement practitioners who are MCIPS/FCIPS, Chartered Professionals and CIPS assessors.

Classroom

This includes 2-day classroom workshops at your chosen location with a fully MCIPS qualified procurement practitioner who will bring the theory to life with real life practical examples. Covering all modules and learning outcomes leaving the learner full of confidence to tackle the formative assessments and prepare for their examination.

Virtual Classroom tutors remain enthusiastic which is good. Great interaction

Category Manager, Food Processing

Virtual Classroom - tutors made that class interesting. I have enjoyed the revision session that have helped guide me to the things I still need to work on.

Sukhvinder Dubb, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

The virtual classroom sessions were engaging; Jade involved students throughout and encouraged participation. I also liked the surprise test at the end of the day.

Procurement Officer, NHS

Virtual Classroom, polls are a good addition to the session. The tutor added a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm and showed some good ideas for extra sources of information.

Senior Commissioning Officer, Council