Overview
The certification framework is based on global best practice adapted to meet the needs of procurement professionalism Nigeria. The system and process of the certification took into cognisance the need for professionalization of procurement and engagement of competent public and private procurement Practitioners.
The certification framework is through two routes: Academic track and professional track. Academic track will be through the Centers of Excellence (COEs) Procurement programmes in Short courses, Certificate programme, Post Graduate Diploma, Masters Programme and Bachelor programme in Procurement.
The procurement element of the SPESSE program is designed around the CIPS professional qualifications, based on its global standards. There shall be two distinct routes to attaining qualifications, vis:
- the Examination /Qualification route and
- the Applied Learning Routes (ALR).
The qualification route involves students embarking on self-study based on CIPS Level 2-6 examination curriculum. Whereas the ALR is designed to enable students tailor their studies around the needs and prevailing circumstances of the organisation where they work.
The professional track will be through the BPP certification programme in partnership with CIPS and the delivery mode will be both online and Hybrid (online and study centers). The professional track will be through the examination/ qualification route and the applied learning route.
The entry point to the certification route is through the Skill Gap Analysis (SGA). For both the Applied learning route and the Qualification routes candidates will pass through the SGA.
- Applied Learning Route
- Examination/Qualification Route
Practitioners who have acquired experience over years and their equivalent in the private sector who have passed through the Skill Gap Assessment.
Examination/Qualification route
The certification programme is mapped against the Global best practice as shown in the figure below. The first stage is the Procurement Technician which is to provide an opportunity for those who are in levels 6 & 7 in the public service who had participated in BPP induction and some of the candidates who had participated in short term courses and certificate courses at the SPESSE Centre of Excellence who participated in Skill Gap Analysis.
Successful candidates at SGA will proceed to the categorized certification level following the global standard as shown below. This is CIPS Level 2-6 examination curriculum. Graduates of the Centre of Excellence in Procurement, Environment and Social Standard (COE-PES) who specialize in Procurement may have some exemptions based on their certificate and performance at SGA.
Certification Tracks & Levels
Applied Learning Route
The CIPS Corporate Award is a practical, applied learning program where the syllabus is tailored around the organization and the assessments are work-based assignments and business projects. This makes it highly relevant to the Group training expectations, addressing specific challenges faced by organizations and making measurable workplace impacts. Designed for individuals or small groups via CIPS syndicated virtual programme.
The program provides a tangible return on investment through context-specific assignments driving learning directly back into participant’s organization. The return on investment is tangible and can be measured.
The Applied Learning Route (ALR) is segmented into two parts, the Practitioners License and the Advanced Practitioners License. It is a CIPS internationally accredited programme, delivered by CIPS expert tutors, leading to CIPS Diploma Level 4 Membership status.
Practitioner Level
The programs comprise of five modules which are delivered using the tutor led approach. Typically, the duration for completion is about 9-12 months. Successful candidates are awarded CIPS Level 4 Diploma membership status and are allowed entry into the Advanced Level Corporate Award or CIPS Professional Diploma Level 5 qualification.
Advanced Practitioner Level
This is the advanced professional level of CIPS Global Standard. There are four modules of intense teamwork, delivered via a blended learning approach, tutor led workshops & workplace assessed assignments and projects. The program is typically completed within 18 months of focussed study. Successful candidates are granted CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma with an opportunity to apply for MCIPS & Chartered Status.
