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Entry Year

31/08/2026

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

Part-Time

Course Code

P02890-AA
Overview
Diploma Level 4 Procurement and SupplyAwarded by CIPS
Titanic Quarter
Part-Time
Higher Education
Start Date: 31/08/2026
End Date: 20/06/2027

Qualifications

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply (600/6858/9)
Times: 13:00 - 20:30

Overview

This course contains: 

  • Scope and influence of Procurement and Supply
  • Defining Business Need
  • Commercial Contracting
  • Ethical and responsible sourcing
  • Commercial Negotiations
  • Supplier Relationships
  • Whole Life Asset Management
  • Procurement and Supply in Practice

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

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Requirements

Applicants must possess three subject passes at Grades A, B or C in GCSE/GCE 'O' Level, together with two subject passes at GCE 'A' Level.  

Applicants over the age of 21 with sufficient evidence of experience may be accepted without the above qualifications. 

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course. 

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2026:
FE Tuition Fee = £890.00 (Concessionary = £534.00)
Examination / Registration Fee = £600.00

Fees are payable annually.

The annual Course fee will be £890, with a registration fee of £600

There will be an additional cost for CIPS membership and manuals to be paid by learners direct to CIPS. 

CIPS student membership £205 approximately, Set of study guides £308 approximately

All up-to-date information available at https://www.cips.org/en-gb/qualifications/ 

*CIPS fees are subject to change

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Assessment

Examinations will be computer-based assignments including;

2 x Constructed responses (CR) 

6 x Ordered responses (OR) 

Careers
Made for More

Careers

The course is provided for purchasing officers and is the first stage towards professional membership of the Institute. Learners who successfully complete this course are eligible to progress to the Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply (CIPS) 

Careers
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Enquiries:        028 9026 5144

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