If you would like to continue your education in the field of strategic purchasing and obtain a federally recognized qualification, the continuing education, further training for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Purchasing (FPE) could be an ideal educational measure. The target group for this course are junior employees from purchasing, logistics, materials management or procurement who wish to expand their skills and are already working in this field. The number of years of professional experience required in one of these areas depends on the type of school and professional qualification. Detailed information can be obtained directly from the training provider via the contact form.

The continuing education, further training for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Purchasing usually lasts twelve months and, depending on the school, can be attended as a day or evening course with around 224 lessons spread over 28 course days. The course prepares you in detail for the Federal Professional Examination (FPE) and consists of basic and in-depth modules. To register for the FPE, proof of six basic modules must be provided. These are Supply Chain Management; Self-Management and Leadership; Finance and Accounting; Quality Management, Economics, and Project Management. The specialization modules within this continuing education, further training in purchasing are: Contract Law; Price and Cost Structure Analysis (PKSA); Supplier Management; Procurement Logistics; Procurement Strategies; Negotiation Management; and Procurement Market Research (BMF). If you attend at least 80% of the course, you will receive a course certificate so that you can provide proof of your commitment even if you do not pass the Federal Professional Examination.