Overview of course
Building on the practical knowledge and understanding gained at the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, your learning will focus on:
- Key aspects of risk in supply chains and mitigation of those risks
- Processing and evaluating contracts
- Understanding the impact of legal implications when contracts are breached
- The different approaches to managing teams and individuals
- Sustainability and the managerial approaches that promote ethical practices
This qualification will help you to grow in confidence, improve organisational procurement and fulfill objectives.
You are required to complete 5 core modules, then choose your own learning pathway by selecting 3 elective modules.
Five Core Modules
- Managing Teams and Individuals
- Managing Supply and Chain Risk
- Managing Contractual Risk
- Advanced Contract and Financial Management
- Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply
Three Elective modules:
- Category Management
- Project and Change Management
- Advanced Negotiation
Students can join at the start of new modules. For our Level 5 programme these dates are as follows:
Draft programme for delivery of 2024/2025 programme is detailed below:
| Module
|
Examination Period |
|
|
L5M1 Managing Teams and Individuals L5M2 Managing Supply Chain Risk |
15, 22, 29 January, 12, 26 February & 5 March 2025 |
18 March 2025 - 9am 10 to 14 March 2025 |
|
L5M3 Managing Contractual Risk L5M4 Advanced Contract and Financial Management |
19, 26 March, 2, 23, 30 April & 7 May 2025 |
12 to 16 May 2025 21 May 2025 - 9am |
|
L5M5 Managing Ethical Procurement L5M7 Achieving Competitive Advantage through the Supply Chain |
4, 11, 18, 25 June and 2 July 2025 |
14 to 18 July 2025 |
|
L5M8 Project and Change Management L5M15 Advanced Negotiation |
1, 8, 15, 22 October & 5 November 2025 |
10 to 14 November 2025 |
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.
Qualifications
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Further course detail
Delivery of this qualification is as follows:
Day Release - Wednesdays
Students to attend regular classes at West Suffolk College, University and Professional Development Centre, Bury St Edmunds.
Cost = £4295
All costs include study packs and first examination fees but not CIPS Membership. This fee is arranged by the student and paid directly to CIPS.
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Days & times
Starting 15/01/2025
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30