Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A message from the instructor

    • Learner Handbook

    • Policies Handbook
  • 2

    How to use this Course

    • How to use the Course Materials

    • How-to Lesson
  • 3

    Follow your Study Plan

    • L4M8 Study Plan
  • 4

    Level 4 Crossover Topics

    • Level 4 Crossover Topics
  • 5

    L4M8 Key Models

    • The Procurement Cycle

    • Porters 5 Forces

    • STEEPLED

    • Supplier Preferencing Model

    • Kotters 8 Step Change Model

    • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

    • Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
  • 6

    Learning Objective #1

    • LO1 - Learning Outcomes You Could Be Asked About

    • LO1 Full Slide Deck

    • 1.1.1 The holistic application of the CIPS Procurement Cycle

    • Blank Cycle of Procurement

    • Procurement Cycle

    • 1.1.2 The benefits and limitations of structured procurement processes

    • 1.1.3 The application of procurement processes in a range of workplace contexts: public, private and third sectors

    • Revision Sheets - LO1

    • Assignment 1 - LO1

    • Now create your Revision Notes for LO1
  • 7

    What does a good essay look like?

    • Reading the Question

    • Planning

    • Structure

    • Answering the Question

    • Distinction Essay

    • Timing
  • 8

    Learning Objective #2

    • LO2 - Learning Outcomes You Could Be Asked About

    • LO2 Full Slide Deck

    • 2.1.1 Apply the pre-contract stages (stages 1-8) of the CIPS Procurement Cycle to practical procurement and supply contexts: public sector, private sector and third sector

    • 5 Elements of a Contract

    • 2.2.1 Apply the post-contract stages (stages 9-13) of the CIPS Procurement Cycle to practical procurement and supply contexts: public sector, private sector and third sector

    • 2.3.1 Calculate performance indicators of profitability, liquidity, gearing and cash from financial statements to assess and make conclusions on the viability of suppliers

    • 2.3.2 Assess the benefits and limitations of calculating performance indicators from financial statements

    • 2.3.3 Calculate and comment on fixed and variable costs, mark-up, margin and breakeven

    • 2.3.4 Assess the benefits and limitations of breakeven analysis

    • Assignment 2 - LO2

    • Revision Sheets LO2

    • Now create your Revision Notes for LO2
  • 9

    Learning Objective #3

    • LO3 - Learning Outcomes You Could Be Asked About

    • LO3 Full Slide Deck

    • 3.1.1 Application of whole-life asset principles in a range of sectors: public, private and third sector

    • 3.1.2 Application of whole-life asset principles in a range of industries: primary, secondary and tertiary industries

    • 3.1.3 Application of whole-life asset principles in global sourcing, considering the risks and benefits associated with extended supply chain

    • 3.1.4 The application of whole-life asset management principles in the management of costs and risks

    • 3.1.5 The application of whole-life asset management principles in the management of stakeholders

    • 3.1.6 The application of whole-life asset management principles to product end-of-life and decommissioning activities

    • Assignment 3 - LO3

    • Revision Sheets - LO3

    • Now create your Revision Notes for LO3
  • 10

    Learning Objective #4

    • LO4 - Learning Outcomes You Could Be Asked About

    • LO4 Full Slide Deck

    • 4.1.1 Application of environmental, social and governance principles in a range of sectors: public, private and third sector

    • CIPS Code of Conduct

    • 4.1.2 Application of environmental, social and governance principles in a range of industries: primary, secondary and tertiary industries

    • 4.1.3 Use and application of supplier monitoring and KPIs to track and improve performance

    • 4.1.4 To be able to apply practical steps to achieve environmental, social and governance goals in a range of contexts: public, private and third sectors

    • Revision Sheets - LO4

    • Assignment 4 - LO4

    • Now create your Revision Notes for LO4
  • 11

    Mock Exam

    • L4M8 Mock Exam Q1

    • L4M8 Mock Exam Q2

    • L4M8 Mock Exam Q3

    • L4M8 Mock Exam Q4
  • 12

    Revision

    • Formulas Revision Sheet

    • Exam Techniques Slide Deck

    • Exam Techniques & Revision

    • Mock Exam

    • Revision Notes

  • 13

    AUDIO RECORDINGS

    • FULL LO1

    • FULL LO2

    • FULL LO3

    • FULL LO4
  • 14

    Next Steps

    • Before you go we would appreciate your feedback...