CIPS Level 5
This level takes a closer look at the operational side of procurement. It’s a step up in content from level 4 that builds on your learning.
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in procurement and supply
Designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to take your learning and career to the next level, the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma is ideal for those currently working in a senior or management role. This course formalises student’s skills, develops professional status, and is the next step in obtaining MCIPS.
On completion of this level you can expect to improve your overall organisational procurement and supply performance to fulfil your organisational objectives.
Is CIPS Level 5 Right for you?
This level is aimed both at people looking to build upon existing skills in the field and those looking to move to the next step in their careers.
You must have achieved the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
CIPS Course content
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Understand, analyze, and apply management and organizational approaches.
Understand and apply approaches to managing individuals involved in the procurement and supply function.
Understand and apply approaches to managing work groups or teams involved in the procurement and supply function.
Understand and apply planning approaches for aspects of human resource management for the procurement and supply function.
Understand the application of the individual capabilities required to manage the procurement and supply function.
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Understand the nature of risk affecting supply chains.
Understand processes in managing risk in supply chains.
Understand risk mitigation strategies in supply chains.
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Understand the legal and process issues relating to the formation of contracts.
Understand the impacts of breach of contract, coping strategies, and available provisions.
Understand the legal implications of contractual non-conformance in procurement and supply.
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Understand and apply tools and techniques that can be used to measure and develop contract performance in procurement and supply.
Understand and apply the concept of strategic sourcing.
Understand and apply financial techniques that affect supply chains.
Analyse and apply financial and performance measures that can affect the supply chain.
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Understand the impact of ethics and sustainability in supply chains.
Understand the importance of compliance with standards to achieve ethical and sustainable supply chains.
Understand initiatives and standards to improve ethical and sustainable practices in procurement and supply.
CIPS Elective Modules (select 3)
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We highly recommend this module.
Understand approaches that can be used to develop category management strategies.
Understand the concepts, tools, and techniques associated with managing expenditure.
Understand the strategic impact of the category management process.
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We recommend this module:
Understand the dynamics of supply chains.
Understand improvement methodologies that can be used in supply chains.
Demonstrate the application of whole-life asset management.
Understand the measures required to achieve a competitive advantage in supply chains.
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Understand aspects of projects in organizations
Understand the concepts of organizational change and how it can be achieved.
Understand approaches to the planning and management of projects and change initiatives.
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Understand the concept and scope of operations management.
Understand improvement methodologies that can be applied operations management.
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Understand the concept of logistics management.
Understand capacity planning and control in logistics management.
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We recommend this module
Understand the key stages which impact on the negotiation process and outcomes.
Understand negotiation relationships and ethics.
Understand methods and behavioural factors which can influence others.
CIPS Level 5 exams
CIPS Level 5 is assessed with 2 x 3-hour essay exams and 6 x 1.5-hour multi-choice exams. Exams are held 5 times a year and available at our Kamloops location or online.
FAQ
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We want to make that anyone who wants to study with us, can do.
• Direct company funded students can pay in full, or in 2 or 4 split payments.
• Self-funding students can spread the fees over 10 instalments. -
To enrol with us, just get in touch!
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Once you achieve CIPS Level 3 you can move on to CIPS Level 4! You can carry on all the way up to Level 6 with us if you’d like to.
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That depends on which of our study formats you choose. Our CIPS Day Course and CIPS Bespoke course options mean your days and times will vary, so check out their pages for more information.
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CIPS exams are held 5 times a year in March, May, July, September, and November and are available in physical locations as well as online.
Current Level 5 Day Course student
“My teachers are amazing, and they really put in the effort into explaining and making the lessons their own.”
Current Level 5 Day Course student