Before engaging in a professional qualification, study time is usually of the essence. A diploma, or certificate may help you to advance in your career, so normally people want to study as quick as possible. However, high quality programme cannot be short since its workload is enormous. For example, MBA programmes often last 2-3 years. These programmes are also very expensive since they can help you to land a position in C-suite.

If you are working as a procurement person, CIPS qualification is a good choice. The programme covers practical knowledge in the profession. It is systematically constructed, and only costs a fraction in compare with MBA or Undergraduate programmes. Another reason for choosing this qualification is that you can study at your own speed.

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is largely self-paced. If you can invest your full effort in studying, you may finish the Diploma within 2 exam series (or in 3-4 months).

Otherwise, if you have a full-time job and your study time is very limited, learning for Diploma can last 6 months, or even years.

To shorten your study time, all exams must be passed at the very first attempts. Practice tests may help you, or look at our tips here.

Finally, what makes a Diploma valuable is the diploma holder. Remember to apply your learned knowledge in real world scenario will not only help you secure your job, but also achieve higher score in the exams and earn you a promotion.