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CIPS Level 6*

Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Who is it for?

For those who are successful in completing the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply; this represents the final level of CIPS qualifications for those working towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.

What will I learn?

Building on the knowledge and skills learned at the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you will be able to demonstrate strategic knowledge and leadership skills and find solutions to complex problems. It is designed to develop transferable workplace skills such as excellent communication and the ability to work in and lead a team. Employers have identified that the ability to think strategically and lead and influence policy and thinking are essential for progression. You will gain an understanding of different perspectives and theories and will be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information, concepts and ideas.

Entry requirement

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

Total credits required for completion

* Refers to levels within the UK RQF. Other regulatory bodies may have different corresponding levels see pages 08-09.

What will I study?

Four CORE modules make up 42 of the required credits

CORE Strategic Ethical Leadership (L6M1)

12

CREDITS

CORE Global Commercial Strategy (L6M2)

12

CREDITS

CORE Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (L6M3)

12

CREDITS

CORE Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (L6M4)

6

CREDITS

Choose three ELECTIVE modules to make up the final 18 remaining credits

ELECTIVE Category Management (L5M6)

ELECTIVE Advanced Negotiation (L5M15)

ELECTIVE Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain (L5M7)

ELECTIVE Project and Change Management (L5M8)

ELECTIVE Operations Management (L5M9)

ELECTIVE Logistics Management (L5M10)

6 credit

6 credit

6 credit

6 credit

6 credit

6 credit

60

Credits required for completion

42

Credits made up of CORE module

18

Credits made up of your choice of ELECTIVE modules

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