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 2025/2026 classroom delivery is detailed below:
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Modules |
Examination Period |
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L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply (9.15 to 12.30)
L4M2 Business Needs(13.00 to 16.30) |
13, 20 May, 3, 10, 17, 24 June and 1 July 2025 |
22 July 2025
14 - 18 July 2025 |
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L4M3 Commercial Contracting (9.15 to 12.30)
L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing (13.00 to 16.30) |
23, 30 September, 7, 14, 21 October and 4 November 2025 |
10 - 14 November 2025
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L4M5 Commercial Negotiation (9.15 to 12.30)
L4M6 Supplier Relationships (13.00 to 16.30) |
13, 20, 27 January, 3, 10, 17 February and 3 March 2026 |
1TBC
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L4M7 Whole Life Asset(9.15 to 12.30)
L4M8 Procurement and Supply in Practice (13.00 to 16.30) |
24 March, 14, 21, 28 April and 5 May 2026 |
TBC |
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Days & times
Starting 13/05/2025
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30