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Commercial Commercial Courses

Our portfolio is for staff in the Commercial function who require practitioner level training, and non-commercial staff who need an awareness of commercial practices. It is mandatory for those new to the Commercial Function to undertake the Commercial Awareness and Practitioner Programme (CAPP), which equates to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) level 3 qualification. Training is also aligned to the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) sponsored Certificate of Competence in Purchasing and Supply; a professional qualification equating to CIPS level 4 and recognised in both government and the private sector. A recent review of the Commercial training has recommended an improved and updated a smaller portfolio of courses, with a clear focus on CIPS Level 3 and 4.  

For an indication of the courses required to achieve the CIPS level 3 and 4 qualifications click here to download a tube map which contains information on how you can progress through your chosen subject area.