Certified International Purchasing Manager (CIPM)
Certification Preparation Course
Purpose of Course
This certification examination review course is designed to prepare purchasing and materials management professionals for the Certified International Purchasing Manager (CIPM) Examination sponsored by the International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI). Certification as a CIPM is increasingly being specified in position descriptions and job announcements as desired and/or minimum qualifications to be met for such professionals.
Course Objectives
1. To develop an in-depth understanding of the international sourcing, management and administration processes, and current issues as they relate to purchasing and supply chain management in an international context.
2. To develop an understanding of what to study and how to study in preparation for the CIPM.
3. To determine which CIPM tasks require the greatest amount of study and concentration in order to pass the CIPM examination.
Course Content
Procurement (Sourcing) Processes
Contract Administration/Management Processes
International Considerations
International Negotiation