Purpose of the
Education Programme
The institute embarked on the introduction of
the Education Programme which has taken into account global and local
procurement initiatives which is will contribute and enhance the supply chain
management in Zambia. The programme is supported by the government of the
republic of Zambia and other cooperating partners. The programme which had the
first enrollment in July 2015 with only 45 students has now grown with a total
membership of more than 400 students from 6 accredited learning
institutions
Programs
being offered
The
programme consist of the ZIPS certificate and ZIPS Diploma in purchasing and
supply and the implementation will be done through accredited ZIPS Education
providers
Certificate
Course Subjects
Certificate Level 1
C1
Principles of Procurement & Supply
C2
Business Mathematics & Statistics
C3
Business Communication & Environment
C7 Negotiations
Certificate Level 2
C4
Computer Application & Information System Management
C5
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
C6
Business Management
C8
Public Procurement
C9
Material Management
Diploma Course Subject
Diploma Level 1
D2
Project & Contract Management
D3
Accounting & Finance
D5 Strategic Supply & Management
D6 Entrepreneurship
Diploma Level 2
D1 Business Law
D4
Operations Management
D7
Research Methods
Duration
ZIPS
Certificate – 1 Year
ZIPS
Diploma – 1 Year
Examination
Sessions
There
are two examination sessions in a year, that is in June and December. Candidates
will be required to apply for registration to sit for the examinations after
paying the prescribed fees.
Entry
Criteria
Holders of Grade 12 School certificate with 5 “O”
Level Credits or better including English and Mathematics
Holders of Valid ZIPS membership identity
Payment
of Student Membership Fee.