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 organisation 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 me?

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 leadership skills and behaviours that are appropriate for strategically improving the procurement and supply chain function
    * Understand and apply communication planning techniques and analyse their influence on individuals involved in the supply chain
    * Understand and apply methods to overcome leadership challenges faced by procurement and supply chain managers
    * 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 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

  • * 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

  • * Understand the changing needs and requirements for procurement and supply
    * Understand the future challenges for the procurement and supply profession

  • *Understand contracting for programmes

    *Understand programme leadership approaches

    *Understand the role of culture on 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 globalisation
    * Understand global governance of the supply chain
    * Understand the concept of reverse logistics and its impact on global logistics strategy

CIPS Elective Modules

CIPS Level 6 Exams

CIPS Level 6 is assessed with 2 x 3 hour essay exams, and 6 x 1.5 hour multichoice exams. Exams are held 5 times a year and are available it lots of locations or online if you prefer.

What do I get on a CIPS Level 6 course?

  • You’ll get access to all of the ABA presentations (no more death by PowerPoint), revision videos, full class recordings, and multiple mock exams.

  • A full set of Profex text books to guide you through each module.PDF versions with voice reader are available on request too.

  • We include a full set of 5 exams in your course fees and take care of all of the scheduling and exam booking for you.

  • Our tutors consistently receive outstanding student feedback, and love to bring their real world procurement experience into the classroom.

  • Studying with ABA means you us the whole way through the course, and beyond. We’re here to help if you need to speed up or slow down the study, if you’ve got any questions, or you just want a chat.

FAQs

  • 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.• Apprenticeship funding is also available for anyone living in England, which will cover the fees for the whole course.

  • To enrol with us, just get in touch! When you drop us an email at cips@abaprocurement.com we’ll make sure you’re on the course that will work best for you, then send you over the enrolment form. We don’t do anonymous online signup – you’re not a robot (hopefully), and neither are we.

  • 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 Evening 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 in physical exam centres as well as online.

Download our course information to find the perfect study option for you.

Or, get in touch for a chat.

Training@abaprocurement.com
(0)1603 251754

51 Ivy Road,
Norwich, NR5 8BF