Overview of course
This qualification takes you all the way on your professional journey to becoming MCIPS Chartered. It builds on what you have learned at CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
This is not an entry level qualification. You are required to complete or have exemptions from Level 4 Diploma and Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Four core modules make up 42 of the required credits:
- Strategic Ethical Leadership
- Global Commercial Strategy
- Global Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession
Students are then required to choose three elective modules make up the final 18 credits:
- Strategic Programme Leadership
- Commercial Data Management
- Innovation in Procurement and Supply
- Supply Network Design
- Global Logistics Strategy
Students can join at the start of new modules.
Draft programme of 2023/2024 delivery is detailed below:
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Induction |
3 October 2022 |
Examination Dates |
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L6M5 Strategic Programme Leadership |
2 and 9 October 2023, 30 October 2023 (Revision Day) |
13 to 17 November 2023 |
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L6M4 Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession |
16 and 23 October 2023, 30 October 2023 (Revision Day) |
21 to 23 November 2023 |
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L6M1 Strategic Ethical Leadership |
12, 19 & 26 February 2023, 4 and 11 March 2024 (Revision Day) |
March 2024 (TBC) |
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L6M2 Global Commercial Strategy |
25 March, 8, 15, 22 April 2023 and 13 May 2024 (Revision Day) |
May 2024 (TBC) |
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L6M3 Global Strategic Supply Chain Management |
3, 10, 17, 24 June 2023, 1 July 2024 (Revision Day) |
July 2024 (TBC) |
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L6M8 Innovation in Supply Chains |
7 and 14 October, 4 November 2024 (Revision Day) |
November 2024 (TBC) |
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L6M9 Supply Network Management |
21 and 28 October, 4 November 2024 (Revision Day) |
November 2024 (TBC) |
Entry requirements
This is not an entry level qualification. You are required to complete or have exemptions from Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply and Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Qualifications
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Further course detail
This qualification will help you make a real impact in your career. It is recognised by employers world-wide for producing competent and confident procurement and supply professionals, capable of guiding and leading their organisations to sustainable success.
By the end of the course students focus will be on:
- Delivering effective and efficient procurement and supply strategies that enhance an organisation's prospects for long-term financial stability and longer-term success
- Development, configuration and implementation of global commercial strategy to achieve competitive advantage
- Evaluating the influence of strategic supply chain management and assessing the methods that are available to measure, improve and optimise supply chain performance
- Analysing the changing needs of the profession, looking ahead to consider future strategic challenges
Delivery of this qualification is as follows:
Day Release - Mondays
Students to attend regular remote classes via online platform (Microsoft Teams / Zoom)
Cost = £4295
All costs include study packs and examination fees but not CIPS Membership. This fee is arranged by the student and paid directly to CIPS.
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