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Where are YOU going? Announcing IMPA’s Professional Education Programme for Maritime Procurement and Supply
Introducing the most comprehensive programme of education for the maritime industry covering purchasing and supply chain management A comprehensive programme of four dedicated maritime courses focused on professional procurement and supply chain management and covering the key and essential issues in the profession. The programme begins with an introductory course that is applicable to all personnel wishing to gain a thorough grounding in procurement essentials and ultimately leads to a full strategic programme in year four. Students can however choose which programme they wish to study dependent on their age and experience and in this way total flexibility is offered to the industry. Each course is offered over a 12-month period and provided entirely online using a tailormade education portal with resources, discussion boards and assignments posted. Students are guided through the core syllabus
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and provided resources and materials to help them gain the best from each programme. Each course is split into distinct modules that combine to provide a thorough and complete programme of study. Assessment of each module is through a variety of coursework, contribution on forums and assignments, some modules may feature multiple choice and other exams. On completion, students qualify for either a certificate or diploma that is recognised and promoted globally through the IMPA network. Students gain valuable status from their study beginning with registered buyer and ultimately leading to the highest rank of Registered Procurement Officer. Such operators are listed in the IMPA directory and on the IMPA website (should they wish).
We have created this programme to offer a high-quality education platform and to provide a recognised academic qualification in our industry. Stephen Alexander, IMPA Secretary General and COO
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Features and Benefits • Study for a recognised programme and certificate or diploma
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• Progressive series of four distinct programmes • Dedicated to the maritime industry
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• Brought to you by IMPA and its education partner • Offered globally and entirely online • Study with peers and learn from shared experiences • One-year programmes with distinct modules in core study areas
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• Improve your career prospects and opportunities • Learn at your own pace anytime and anywhere you can gain online access • Certificates and Diplomas awarded at annual IMPA events in London and Singapore • Supported by IMPA learning sessions in London and Singapore
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Course content outline
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International Marine Purchasing Association
International Marine Purchasing Association
Certified IMPA Buyer
Certified Senior Buyer
International Registered Buyer (IRB certification) (trademark)
International Registered Senior Buyer (IRB, RSB certification) (trademark)
• Introduction to Procurement and Supply Chain Management • Procurement process and activities • The role of procurement in a shipping company • Interaction with stakeholders in the procurement process - Ship owner
• Procurement process level 2 •S pecification process and Selection Process • The role of procurement in the specification process • Specifications • Marine engineering for buyers
- Ship manager
• Bottlenecks in the specification process
• Negotiation skills level 1
• Tender process
• Ordering systems, procedures
• Tender analysis
• Introduction to legal aspects of procurement
• Negotiation skills level 2
- Logistics and Warehousing
• Forms of market
• Introduction to the logistics process
• Negotiation styles
• Modes of transport • Incoterms • Role of the ship agent • 3PL versus 4PL • Introduction to warehousing and inventory management • Inventory ordering systems • Bonded warehouse •E xpediting and purchasing administration • Expediting
• Decision tools
• Portfolio analysis, power balance • Influence of nation cultures • Contracting • Contracting • Forms of contract • General • Legal aspects advanced • Common law, civil law • General Purchasing terms and Conditions of Purchase • Battle of Forms • Data analyses, trends, statistics
• Purchasing administration
• Management reporting
• Vendor rating
•L ogistics, warehousing, inventory management 2
COST: GBP 1799 KEY
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COST: GBP 1999
Course content outline
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International Marine Purchasing Association
International Marine Purchasing Association
Certified Procurement Specialist
Registered Procurement Officer
Certified Procurement Specialist (CPS certification) (trademark)
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• Procurement process level 3
• Procurement resources planning
•P rocurement versus Supply Chain management
• Procurement resources development
• Procurement • Supply chain management • Lean versus Agile • Bullwhip effect •C ontract management and supplier relationship management (SRM) • Pareto analysis • Procurement Portfolio analysis • Basic strategies • Forms of market, dynamics • Alternative strategies • Auctions, reversed actions • Portfolio strategies • Senior management reporting •P rocurement negotiations with strategic suppliers •M arine engineering for procurement specialists • Procurement strategy 1 •C SR, responsible supply chain management •C ontracting and legal aspects of procurement advanced level
• Human resources management
• Linking strategy, planning, and development •M anagement, leadership, and coaching •P roviding and receiving feedback • Gaining commitment • Marketing of procurement • Budget management • Dupont analysis • Contract versus spot • Risk management • Top management reporting • Financial economics • Financial economics • Costs analysis • Cost reduction strategies and financial economics •P rocurement planning, procurement strategy • Management research • Supply chain management • BPR versus TQM • Organisational learning • Knowledge management
• Marketing of procurement • Dupont analysis • Cost price calculations
COST: GBP 2499
• Logistics, reverse logistics
COST: GBP 2299
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How will the modules be delivered?
What are the entry requirements? We want to give everyone the opportunity to learn more about the maritime supply chain. The course structure is designed so that participants can progress through the programme commencing at level 1 which available to all within the industry and suitable for those without any prior qualifications.
As part of an interactive and user-friendly experience, each course will be delivered online. Available to students 24 hours a day, seven days a week, students will have access to all course materials.
If you have been employed within the supply chain function for a period of time you may wish to join at level 2 or 3 and this is agreed on an individual basis.
How will I be assessed? Each course will have between two and three assessments, which will combine activities such as individual and group presentations with coursework like essays, reports, reflective journals, diaries and much more. Interactive learning makes this course both challenging and fun, ensuring you stay engaged with the learning programme from start to finish.
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Enhance your career with the International Marine Purchasing Association Certifications covering Maritime Supply Chain Management
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Please contact the IMPA secretariat office for further details on +44 (0) 1206 798900.
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Why should I enrol? • Distance learning to suit your schedule • Online course content accessible 24/7 • Study where you want, when you want • Fun, challenging and rewarding learning • Created to meet the demands of a unique profession • Pay as you learn • Gain a recognise qualification
Registered IMPA launches an INDUSTRY FIRST. A fully online marine Procurement procurement education programme
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Set yourself apart from your peers... ...Pathway to SUCCESS Each of the four courses has been created to offer a professional qualification in maritime procurement, unique in the industry. Covering topical, highly relevant and essential procurement knowledge these courses are set to become the new benchmark in education in our industry. Rob C. Scharff, MSc. MBA. B Eng., IMPA Vice President and Programme Director
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Speak to one of the team today to get more information and enrol on the International Marine Purchasing Association Certifications
Visit impa.net/education today and start planning YOUR future success! For booking and general enquiries contact: International International Marine Marine Purchasing Purchasing Association Association (IMPA) (IMPA) East East Bridge Bridge House, House, East East Street Street Colchester, Colchester, Essex, Essex, CO1 CO1 2TX, 2TX, UK UK
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