For sure as a student and also as a procurement professional you will love this!
But before I get into detail please note that it is a limited offer from CIPS until October 2014. Don’t say you didn’t know because this I thought was pretty super of CIPS. What am I talking about? Well, there is free access to one e-learning course called Ethical Procurement and Supply. Now CIPS have gladly waved the fee for CIPS students so it is FREE of charge until October 2014, you simply log in to My CIPS and access from the Ethical E-learning tab.
Non Members are required to simply complete a short online registration process make payment of £38.00 + VAT before being able to access the course.
From the CIPS site you get: “E-learning package in the form of interactive tutorials, comprehensive learning material and case studies with questions to check understanding.
Issues covered include: how to recognize and eradicate corruption, fraud, bribery and exploitation; the implications of and how to eradicate human rights and forced labor in supply chains
On completion of the e-learn Benefits are: You get a certificate (renewable after 1 year)
As a CIPS member, achieving the CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply certificate and being listed on the CIPS Community Register as ethically trained complements your membership and publically recognises your up to-date knowledge of, and ongoing commitment to, ethical procurement and supply. A testament to your commitment to ethics, it is highly recommended for all CIPS members.
Get logged on to CIPS NOW and do the e-learn. I’m doing it as well, no way I could miss out on this opportunity!