About
Course Introduction
This preparation course is designed to bridge the gap between practical experience and the international standards required for the CPP certification. It focuses on the core competencies of strategic sourcing, financial analysis, and legal frameworks, providing participants with the technical knowledge and test-taking strategies needed to pass the international exam.
Course Modules (Exam Content Outline)
Module 1: Legal & Ethical Foundations
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Principles of Contract Law (Offer, Acceptance, Consideration).
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Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and International Sales Laws.
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Warranties: Expressed vs. Implied.
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Professional Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest.
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Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance.
Module 2: Strategic Sourcing & Analysis
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The 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process.
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Kraljic Matrix (Strategic, Bottleneck, Leverage, and Non-Critical items).
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Make-Buy Analysis and Decision Making.
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Market Intelligence and Global Sourcing Trends.
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Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE).
Module 3: Procurement Finance & Cost Management
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculations.
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Price and Cost Analysis Techniques.
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Break-even Analysis for Procurement.
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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Carrying Costs.
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Incoterms 2020 and International Logistics Costs.
Module 4: Negotiation & Relationship Management
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Negotiation Planning and Strategy Development.
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Identifying BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement).
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Distributive vs. Integrative Negotiation.
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Supplier Pre-qualification and Selection Criteria.
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Supplier Performance Measurement (KPIs and Scorecards).
Module 5: Contract Management & Risk
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Types of Procurement Contracts (Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, Time & Material).
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Contract Drafting and Key Clauses (Indemnity, Force Majeure, Termination).
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Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation Strategies.
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Dispute Resolution Methods (Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation).
Module 6: Inventory & Supply Chain Operations
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Inventory Classification (ABC Analysis).
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Just-in-Time (JIT) and Lean Procurement.
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Warehouse Management Basics for Procurement Professionals.
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Demand Forecasting Techniques.
Course Objectives
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To master the technical vocabulary and concepts required for the CPP exam.
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To apply mathematical formulas for cost, price, and inventory analysis.
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To align procurement activities with organizational strategy.
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To develop the ability to handle complex legal and ethical procurement scenarios.
Training Methodology
Pathways Training and consulting adopts the newest techniques of human resources Training and consulting and, with the following:
- Theoretical lectures are delivered via PowerPoint and visual displays (videos and short films)
- Making scientific evaluation to the trainee (before and after)
- Brainstorming and role-playing
- Using case studies related to the scientific material being delivered and the trainees` work.
- The participants get the scientific and practical material printed and on CDs and Flash memories.
- Preparing records and reports of the participants` attendance and results, with a general evaluation of the training program.
- A group of the best trainers and experts in all fields and specialties professionally prepares the scientific material.
- After finishing the course, the participants get certificates of attendance signed, certified, and issued by pathways Training and consulting.
- Our training programs start at 9:00 o`clock in the morning and end at 2:00 in the afternoon, with snack buffet during the lectures.
