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CIPS Level 6


The final CIPS Level and the last stop before achieving MCIPS. Level 6 focuses on strategy and management.

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Designed to give you the knowledge and skills to drive both yourself and your organization forward.

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is ideal for those currently working in higher professional roles and is the last level of CIPS qualifications for those working towards MCIPS status. You’ll gain an understanding of different perspectives and theories and will be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information, concepts and ideas.

Is CIPS Level 6 Right for you?

This level is aimed at professionals looking to formalise their learning with MCIPS status.

You will need to have achieved the CIPS Level 5 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

CIPS Course content

CIPS Compulsory Modules

    • Understand and apply appropriate leadership skills and behaviours for strategically improving the procurement and supply chain function.

    • Understand and apply communication planning techniques and analyze their influence on individuals involved in the supply chain.

    • Understand and apply methods to overcome leadership challenges procurement and supply chain managers face.

    • Understand and apply ethical practices, standards, and regulations that impact on the procurement and supply function.

    • Understand and apply the concept of commercial global strategy in organizations.

    • Understand and apply tools and techniques to address the challenges of global supply chains.

    • Understand strategy formulation and implementation.

    • Understand financial aspects that affect procurement and supply.

    • Understand how strategic supply chain management can support corporate business strategy.

    • Understand and apply supply chain design tools and techniques.

    • Understand and apply techniques to achieve effective strategic supply chain management.

    • Understand and apply methods to measure, improve, and optimize supply chain performance.

    • Understand the changing needs and requirements for procurement and supply.

    • Understand the future challenges for the procurement and supply profession.

CIPS Elective Modules

    • Understand contracting for programmes.

    • Understand programme leadership approaches.

    • Understand the role of culture in achieving programme success.

    • Understand the concept of big data in the global supply chain.

    • Understand data integrity and its impact on procurement and supply.

    • Understand the impact of cyber security on procurement and supply.

    • Understand techniques for supplier development.

    • Understand methods to achieve procurement and supply improvement and innovation.

    • Understand the environmental factors which affect supply chain improvement and innovation.

    • Understand the strategic nature and influence of supply network design.

    • Understand operations strategy and its contribution to overall business success.

    • Assess the strategic value of resource planning and control.

    • Understand the strategic logistical implications of globalization.

    • Understand global governance of the supply chain.

    • Understand the concept of reverse logistics and its impact on global logistics.

CIPS Level 6 exams

CIPS Level 6 is assessed by two 3-hour essay exams and six 1.5-hour multiple-choice exams. Exams are held five times a year and can be taken at our Kamloops location or online.

FAQ

  • 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!

  • Once you complete CIPS level 6, you can submit your application to become a full member of CIPS!

  • 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.

  • CIPS exams are held 5 times a year in March, May, July, September, and November and are available online as well as at our exam centre in Kamloops, BC.

Current Level 3 Day Course student

“My teachers are amazing, and they really put in the effort into explaining and making the lessons their own.”

Current Level 3 Day Course student

“I love ABA’s mock exams. I can check my knowledge before the exam and the details feedback really helped.”