High Ridge Training offers 11 professional development courses in three areas. In procurement, the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate, Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Advanced Diploma and Level 6 Professional Diploma. In early years and childcare, the Level 3 Diploma in Playwork, Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner, Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner and Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health. In business and management, the Level 2 Administration Assistant apprenticeship, Level 3 Diploma for Business Administrators and Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge.

Start at the level that matches your current role. The CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate suits people working in procurement who want to move towards management. The CIPS Level 4 Diploma is the entry point to Diploma-level study, equivalent to the first year of a degree, and suits operational buyers and those managing procurement teams. Level 5 is designed for senior buyers and supply chain managers, and Level 6 for experienced procurement leaders.

Completing the CIPS qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6 puts you on the pathway to MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional status, the global benchmark for procurement professionals. The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma is the final qualification step on that pathway.

CIPS Level 3 and Level 4 can be fully funded as an apprenticeship if you are employed, or paid for with an Advanced Learner Loan if you are aged 19 or over. CIPS Level 5 and Level 6 are self-funded, with payment plans available. Our advisors can confirm which option you are eligible for.

Requirements depend on the qualification. The Level 3 Diploma in Playwork is for learners aged 18+ working or volunteering in a playwork setting. The Level 4 Advanced Practitioner certificate requires a full Level 3 Early Years qualification and employment at Level 3. The Level 5 Senior Practitioner diploma is for learners aged 19+ working as a leader, deputy or manager. The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health is open to learners aged 16+ with no prior learning required.

The Level 2 Administration Assistant is an apprenticeship for people starting out in an administration role. The Level 3 Diploma for Business Administrators is a qualification for learners working, or wanting to work, as a business administrator in any sector, and can be taken on its own or alongside the Business Administrator apprenticeship.

The Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge is for team leaders and supervisors with operational or project responsibilities, or responsibility for managing a team. It is aligned to the Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship standard and is open to learners aged 16+.

Our professional development qualifications are studied online with support from an expert tutor, so you can learn around work. Work-based qualifications, such as the Level 4 and Level 5 Early Years courses, also require you to be employed in a relevant role so you can show competence in practice.

Yes. Employers across the UK use High Ridge Training to develop procurement teams, early years leaders, administrators and supervisors. A dedicated advisor helps you choose the right course and level for each member of staff.