Description
Certification Name: Certificate in Procurement Specialist
Course Id: CPS/Q0001.
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent.
Objective: The Certified Procurement Specialist course aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and best practices. It focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and ethical purchasing practices. The course prepares professionals to make informed procurement decisions that align with organizational goals, enhance value for money, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and optimize the supply chain.
Duration: Three Month.
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.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Procurement: Procurement fundamentals, Objectives and scope of procurement, Types of procurement (direct, indirect, strategic), Procurement cycle overview, Key stakeholders in procurement, Procurement vs purchasing.
Module 2: Strategic Sourcing and Planning: Sourcing strategies and models, Spend analysis and categorization, Supplier selection and evaluation, Make vs buy decision analysis, Cost and value analysis, Total cost of ownership (TCO).
Module 3: Supplier Management and Development: Supplier onboarding process, Supplier performance metrics (KPIs), Supplier relationship management (SRM), Risk management in supplier selection, Contract negotiation and management, Ethical and sustainable sourcing.
Module 4: Procurement Operations and Processes: Requisition to pay (R2P) cycle, E-procurement tools and platforms, Inventory and logistics coordination, Procurement documentation and compliance, Quality control and inspection procedures, Cross-functional collaboration.
Module 5: Legal and Contractual Aspects: Key procurement laws and regulations, Types of procurement contracts, Terms and conditions essentials, Contract lifecycle management, Dispute resolution and arbitration, Compliance and audit requirements.
Module 6: Procurement Analytics and Performance Improvement: KPIs and procurement dashboards, Spend analysis techniques, Benchmarking procurement performance, Process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), Digital transformation in procurement, Trends in procurement technology.
