Description
Course Name: Certificate in Material and Purchasing Management
Course Id: CMPM/Q1001.
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent.
Objective: The Certificate in Material and Purchasing Management provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials in a variety of industries. The program focuses on optimizing supply chain operations, controlling inventory, and implementing cost-effective strategies while incorporating modern technologies to improve efficiency.
Duration: Three Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| How Students will be Graded: | ||||||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | ||||
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | ||||
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | ||||
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | ||||
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | ||||
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) | ||||
| 6 | 40-50 | P (Pass) | ||||
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) | ||||
Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus
Evaluation of Materials Management- An Evaluation of Value Analysis, Value Analysis Process, Meaning of Purchasing Research, Price Forecasting, Techniques of Price Forecasting, Forward Buying, Make or Buy Decision, Summary, Keywords, Review Questions, Further Readings.
Codification and Standardization- Introduction, Classification of Materials, Codification, Standardization and Variety Reduction, Self-assessment Exercises, On the Basis of Nature of Materials, Raw Materials, Machinery and Equipment, Consumable Items, Chemicals, Inflammable Items, Packaging Materials, On the Basis of Usability of Materials.
Purchasing Management- Production Planning System, Introduction, Manufacturing Planning and Control System, The Strategic Business Plan, The Production Plan, The Master Production Schedule, The Material Requirements Plan, Purchasing and Production Activity Control, Capacity Management, Sales and Operations Planning.
Managerial Economics- Introduction to Economics, Definition, Microeconomics, Nature of managerial Economics, Scope of Managerial Economics, Operational issues, Demand Analyses and Forecasting, Pricing and competitive strategy, Production and cost analysis, Capital or investment analyses, Environmental or External Issues.
Project Management- Introduction, Project Definition, Project Characteristics, Project Performance Dimensions, Project Life Cycle, Conceptualization Phase, Planning Phase, Termination Phase, Life Cycle path, Project Classification, Project management, Benefits of Project Management Approach, Project Identification and Formulation.
Selection of Suppliers- Introduction, Selection of criteria in research, Quantification of criteria for supplier selection, Systems at Major Manufacturers, BHEL- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Supplier Performance Rating, Supplier Qualification Status, Under Development, Qualified, Supplier Scorecard, ALCOA HOWMET, and The Company has the following Performance Categories for suppliers.
Job Opportunities after Certificate in Material and Purchasing Management
Graduates can build careers in supply chain, procurement, inventory, and logistics management.
Top Roles: Material Manager / Coordinator, Procurement / Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager, Logistics Manager, Production Planner, Warehouse Manager, Demand Planner, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Materials Planner.
Key Sectors: Manufacturing & production, retail & e-commerce, logistics & transportation, construction & engineering, pharmaceuticals & healthcare, government/public sector, consulting & supply chain firms.
Salary Range (India):
Entry-level: ₹4–6 LPA
Mid-level: ₹6–12 LPA
Senior-level: ₹12–20 LPA+
Scope: Strong demand due to growing global supply chains, with opportunities for senior leadership roles like Head of Supply Chain, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Director of Logistics, and Global Sourcing Manager.
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