CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma
What is CIPS Level 6?
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is ideal for those currently working in higher professional roles. This is the last level of CIPS qualifications for those working towards MCIPS status. The course enables the development and implementation of procurement and supply chain strategies and plans that can have a fundamental impact on organisation performance.
Once you have successfully completed your Professional Diploma and completed 3 years’ experience in a position of responsibility you will be awarded MCIPS status. The average time to complete is from 10 to 12 months.
What are the CIPS Level 6 entry requirements?
Successful completion of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
How is CIPS Level 6 assessed?
Your exams will be computer-based examinations and will be taken at either a CIPS online regional examination centre or by a remote exam at a location of your choice. The 6 credit modules are assessed via a 1.5 hour Objective Response exam and the 12 credit modules are assessed via 3 hour Constructed Response (written) exams.
A constructed response (CR) requires you to create an essay or case study.
An objective response (OR) is a multiple choice format.
CIPS Level 6 Timetables
How is CIPS Level 6 structured?
There are 4 Compulsory modules and 5 Elective modules to make up the required 60 credits.
COMPULSORY MODULES
L6M1 Strategic Ethical Leardership (12 Credits)
- Understand and apply leadership skills and behaviours that are appropriate for strategically improving the procurement and supply chain function
- Apply communication planning techniques and analyse their influence on individuals involved in the supply chain
- Learn how to apply methods to overcome leadership challenges faced by procurement and supply chain managers
- How to apply ethical practices, standards and regulations that impact on the procurement and supply function
L6M2 Global Commercial Stategy (12 Credits)
- Understand and apply the concept of commercial global strategy in organisations
- 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
L6M3 Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (12 Credits)
- 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 optimise supply chain performance
L6M4 Future Strategic Challenges For The Profession (6 Credits)
- Understand the changing needs and requirements for procurement and supply
ELECTIVE MODULES
L6M5 Strategic Programme Leadership (6 Credits)
- Understand contracting for programmes
- Understand programme leadership approaches
- Understand the role of culture on achieving programme success
L6M7 Commercial Data Management (6 Credits)
- 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
L6M8 innovation in procurement and supply (6 credits)
- 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
L6M9 Supply Network Design (6 Credits)
- 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
L6M10 Global Logistics Strategy (6 Credits)
- Understand the strategic logistical implications of globalisation
- Understand global governance of the supply chain
- Understand the concept of reverse logistics and its impact on global logistics strategy
CIPS Level 6 FAQs
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We offer our students the flexibility of traditional Classroom lessons, Interactive Distance Learning, and our new ‘Virtual Live’ Classroom programme.
