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Procurement Training Courses

LUPC's mission to develop a best practice commercial approach to supply chain management includes fully supporting training for buyers in Higher Education and our partner sectors. A number of training options, provided by LUPC and other organisations, are available for the professional who wishes to improve his or her procurement skills. These range from one-day introductory courses aimed at less experienced buyers, to the CIPS Graduate Diploma which offers an internationally recognised qualification.

View the full calendar of LUPC training courses

 

Achilles courses

LUPC Members can access training courses run by Achilles at the following prices:

 

Half day courses at £120 +VAT if a CIPS member, if not CIPS £140 + VAT.

Full day courses at £235 + VAT if CIPS, or £275 + VAT if not CIPS.

 

You can keep up-to-date with Achilles training courses on their website.

To book contact:

Laura Taylor, EC Team on 01235 838115 or email laura.c.taylor@achilles.com with:

  • Delegate name and job title
  • Invoice address
  • Purchase order number or card details
  • Contact telephone number and email address.


  

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)

If you would like further details on NVQ's please contact Laura Compton, 020 7863 1692, laura.compton@lupc.lon.ac.uk

 

  

CIPS

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply offers a number of training services including study programmes, special events, and professional resources.

www.cips.org

Free Service:
If you are studying for your CIPs accreditation and are struggling with EC procurement legislation, LUPC have secured an agreement with Achilles information for the use of Themis, the EC encyclopaedia of EC rules, with over 350 frequently asked questions link to relevant Court cases. Consolidated UK and Scottish Regulations, illustrations and flowcharts with further information against each flowchart.  EC Articles written by experts on specific topics to help you understand how the rules are interpreted.

There is an “Ask Achilles” function which allows you to ask EC question during this time for further clarification.

 For further information on how to get access to the system, contact Charlotte Reichard, laura.compton@lupc.lon.ac.uk or email Laura C Taylor at Achilles laura.c.taylor@achilles.com, with your name, organisation and contact details and they will provide a temporary logon.