CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations — Dubai, UAE
Foundation Level · GCSE Equivalent · 6 Modules · 6-9 Months · Open Entry
The CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is the foundation-tier qualification of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), equivalent to GCSE level. LISRC delivers Level 2 over 6–9 months across 6 modules covering procurement operations, stakeholder management, inventory control, and the commercial environment. The recommended entry point for newcomers to procurement with no prior qualifications.
The CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is the foundation-tier (GCSE-equivalent) qualification of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, and the recommended entry point for newcomers to procurement. At LISRC in Dubai it is delivered across 6 modules over 6 to 9 months, with open entry and computer-based multiple-choice exams (70% pass mark).
CIPS Level 2 Dubai: Module List
CIPS Level 2 comprises six core modules (L2M1 to L2M6) covering the fundamentals of procurement operations, stakeholder relationships, contracts, inventory and the commercial environment.
CIPS Level 2 Certificate modules taught at LISRC Dubai
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| L2M1 | An Introduction to Procurement and Supply |
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| L2M2 | Stakeholder Relationships |
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| L2M3 | Commercial Contracts |
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| L2M4 | Inventory, Logistics, and Expediting |
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| L2M5 | IT in Procurement and Supply |
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| L2M6 | The Commercial Environment |
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CIPS Level 2 Dubai: Key Facts
Key facts for the CIPS Level 2 Certificate as delivered by LISRC in Dubai, covering modules, study time, entry requirements, exam type and progression.
CIPS Level 2 Certificate key facts (LISRC Dubai)
| Detail | Information |
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| Qualification | Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations (Foundation Level, GCSE equivalent) |
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| Modules | 6 modules (L2M1 to L2M6) |
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| Study time / duration | 6 to 9 months, depending on study pace |
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| Study modes | Online, blended, or in-person at the Dubai centre |
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| Entry requirements | Open entry; no formal academic qualifications; basic English proficiency (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) |
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| Exam type | Objective response (multiple choice), computer-based; 60 minutes per module; 70% pass mark; resit available after 30 days |
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| Leads to | CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations |
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| Fees | LISRC tuition quoted per level on request; CIPS membership and exam fees are paid directly to CIPS (LISRC students receive exam-fee discounts) |
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