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Overview of course

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification is designed for students with 2+ years relevant experience in a business environment.  It will help you develop the technical skills, knowledge and competencies employers are looking for.

 

There are eight CORE modules which make up the 60 required credits. These are as follows.

 

  • Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
  • Defining Business Need
  • Commercial Contracting
  • Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
  • Commercial Negotiation
  • Supplier Relationships
  • Whole Life Asset Management
  • Procurement and Supply in Practice

 

Students can join at the start of new modules. 

 

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements required however relevant experience is advised.

Qualifications

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Further course detail

Main aims of the qualification are to:

 

  • Learn about the core principles, concepts and practical applications when procuring goods or services 
  • Gain essential knowledge and practical skills in contracting, negotiation, supplier relationships, ethics and asset management
  • Understand how procurement fits within the rest of your organisation and how it can help to shape key future business decisions

 

Based at the same level as a first year of an undergraduate degree course, you will be equipped with essential knowledge and tools that you can apply immediately in your workplace.

 

Delivery of this qualification can be access two different ways.  They are as follows:

 

Day Release - Tuesdays

Students to attend regular classes at West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds

Cost = £3750

 

Distance Learning

All learning and revision via e-learning with tutor support.

Cost = £3500

 

All costs include study packs and examination fees but not CIPS Membership.  This fee is arranged by the student and paid directly to CIPS.

 

Current draft programme for 2023/2024 classroom delivery is detailed below:

 

Modules

 

Examination Period

L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply (9.15 to 12.30)

 

L4M2 Business Needs(13.00 to 16.30)

14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11 & 25 February & 4 March 2025


18 March 2025 2pm

 

 

10 - 14 March 2025

L4M3 Commercial Contracting (9.15 to 12.30)

 

L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

(13.00 to 16.30)

25 March, 1, 22, 29 April, 6 May 2025

12 - 16 May 2025

 

L4M5 Commercial Negotiation (9.15 to 12.30)

 

L4M6 Supplier Relationships (13.00 to 16.30)

3, 10, 17, 24 June & 1 July 2024

14 - 18 July 2025

 

 

L4M7 Whole Life Asset(9.15 to 12.30)

 

L4M8 Procurement and Supply in Practice

(13.00 to 16.30)

16, 23, 30 September, 7, 14, 21 October and 4 November 2025

10 - 14 November 2025

 

 

19 November 2025 2pm

 

 

 

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Days & times

Starting 14/01/2025
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30


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