Purchasing and Materials Management Certificate Programs
In addition to the workshops offered by NAPM-Orange County, instruction intended to prepare for the C.P.M. Certification examination is offered in Orange County both at Coastline Community College and Learning Tree University and on-line from California State University Dominguez Hills.
Coastline Community College, in co-operation with NAPM-Orange County, offers a professionally developed Purchasing and Materials Management Certificate program (current classes). The curriculum includes the eight Purchasing and Materials Management courses listed below, plus 6 additional units from an elective list of business classes, for a total of 24 units.
Learning Tree University has structured their Purchasing Management Certificate Program (current classes) to build skills and knowledge to enhance the students career and qualify for promotion. The Purchasing Management Program is based on the National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM) recommended curriculum. The program consists of the four classes listed below.
California State University Dominguez Hills (current classes) has modeled their on-line Certificate Program around the NAPM guidelines. The Dominguez Hills program consists of the 4 classes listed below.
COASTLINE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Purchasing 101 - Materials Management
1 (3.0 units)
The first part of a two-semester sequence, including function, organization,
quality considerations, pricing policies, supplier section, quantity considerations,
ethical and legal aspects.
(Spring 2002 #9221
Wed. 6:30 to 9:40 P.M. Costa Mesa Center 10
R. Ascarate - 16 week course beginning the week of January 30)
Purchasing 102 - Materials Management
2 (3.0 units)
The second part of a two-semester sequence including purchasing procedures,
value analysis, inventory control, warehousing and traffic, capital equipment,
make-or-buy, automation, purchasing research, personnel policies, budgets,
departmental evaluation, institutional and governmental purchasing practices.
(Spring 2002 #9223 Wed. 6:30 to 9:40 P.M. Costa Mesa Center 8
C. Helgrud - 16 week course beginning the week of January 30)
Purchasing 104
- Cost/Price Analysis (3.0 units)
This course
covers the principles of cost/price analysis including labor estimating,
manufacturing overhead, and material costs. Forecasting and application
of the pricing curve are addressed through a group project.
(Spring 2002 #9768 Mon. 6:30 to 9:40 P.M. Fountain Valley HS 130
L. Laver - 16 week course beginning the week of January 28)
Purchasing 203 - Legislative Impact On
Purchasing
This is designed to acquaint material and purchasing personnel with
the influence of all levels of government in the purchasing field. Areas
covered include techniques developed by governmental agencies and used
in the commercial field. An in-depth study of transportation, OSHA improvement
curves, defense acquisition regulations and public sector purchasing.
Purchasing 204 - Case Studies (3.0 units)
The course examines the issues and problems identified in the beginning
purchasing courses through the application of these principles to actual
case studies. Topics to be covered include source selection, inventory
control, quality assurance, cost/price/profit, value engineering, organization,
and legal and ethical considerations.
(Spring 2002 #8702 Tues. 6:30 to 9:40 P.M. Costa Mesa Center 12
M. Roberts - 16 week course beginning the week of January 29).
Purchasing 205 - Negotiation Techniques
(3.0 units)
The course will cover the principles and practices of negotiations
for corporate or institutional procurement. Negotiation theory will be
studied as well as practiced through role playing techniques.
(Spring 2002 #8700 Thurs. 6:30 to 9:40 P.M. Estancia HS 228
L. Laver - 16 week course beginning the week of January 31)
Purchasing 207 - Materials Management
3
Course presents concepts and techniques normally encountered at the
senior buyer level and above. These include cost-price analysis, improvement
curves, inventory control concepts, analysis of financial data, forecasting
and economic conditions as they affect company profitability.
Purchasing
283-284 - Co-op Work Experience
(3.0 / 4.0 units)
Enhances opportunities for success and bridges the gap between educational
theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives
related to career or occupational goals. PREREQUISITE: Be employed or
volunteer in the purchasing field 5 hours per week per 1.0 unit of CWE;
COREQUISITE: Be enrolled in a total of 7.0 units including CWE.
(Spring 2002 #8382 / 8384 To be arranged 20 hours/week
Coastline Administration Building - T. Ondracek - 16 week course beginning
the week of January 28)
Spring 2002 - Registration
Fees: All students $11 per unit.
Call 714-241-6209 if you have questions related to registration.
Call 714-241-6162 for counseling appointments.
Registration begins in December.
Contact 714-241-6209 x 17306 for more information.
LEARNING
TREE UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Professional Opportunities
in Purchasing Management
Meet with program advisors and faculty to learn about professional opportunities
in Purchasing Management and requirements for National Association of
Purchasing Management's A.P.P and C.P.M. professional designations. LTU
staff members will be on hand to answer your questions while describing
enrollment options in the certificate program as well as elective courses
in legal and international aspects of Purchasing.
Mastering the Purchasing
Process
Beginning with the role of purchasing in contemporary organizations, this
course covers the four key elements of the purchasing process: identifying
requirements, preparing solicitations, analyzing suppliers, and execution,
implementation and administration of contracts.
Mastering the Supply
Environment
Focusing on current practices in supply management, this course covers
supplier negotiations, use of information technology, quality issues,
and relationships with internal and external entities.
Value Enhancement
Strategies
Increase your contribution to the bottom line by analyzing sourcing plans,
organizing and controlling inventory, implementing standardization programs,
and developing supply plans based on demand forecasts.
Managing the Purchasing
Function
Support your organization's goals through effective management of the
purchasing function. Primary study topics include supervising and leading
the purchasing staff and developing strategic plans and objectives.
Legal Aspects of
Purchasing
Develop a solid understanding of commercial law and the Uniform Commercial
Code (UCC) as well as proven legal strategies and techniques to protect
your organization in contracting situations.
CALIF.
STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Courses are offered via the Internet three trimesters each year; however, not all classes are offered every trimester. You must take the Foundation Course first (PRX200) and then the remaining 3 courses.
- PRX 200-41 Purchasing Fundamentals
- PRX 310-41 Cost-Price Analysis and Negotiation
- PRX 330-41 Public Sector Procurement
- PRX 340-41 Advanced Purchasing Concepts
- PRX 319-14 Basic of Supply Chain Management
PRX 200 – Purchasing
Fundamentals
Course examines the fundamental elements of purchasing. Emphasis is placed
on current business trends and their impact on the purchasing profession.
Fundamental concepts, methods, and techniques used to evaluate requirements
for purchasing goods and services are discussed. Case studies allow for
application to real-world situations.
PRX 310 – Cost-Price
Analysis and Negotiation
Course provides an overview of the tools and techniques required for determining
the reasonableness of cost and price, the relationships between the two
and establish the basis for negotiating a final contract between buyers
and sellers.
PRX 330 – Public
Sector Procurement
Course examines the relative aspects unique to Public Sector Purchasing
as well as comparing and contrasting the legal and regulatory consideration
inherent to this environment with those of private sector procurement.
PRX 340 – Advanced
Purchasing Concepts
Through the detailed examination of case studies, students explore the
real-world application of purchasing concepts including: specification,
standardization, simplification, supply, legal and ethical issues, partnering,
total quality procurement and logistics.
PRX 319-14 Basic
of Supply Chain Management
New course added to certificate for students starting fall, 2001.
Provides an overview of the field of Supply Chain Management and its role
in the functional nature of organizations
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