CIPS qualifications are regulated internationally to ensure we offer a recognised, professional standard in procurement and supply. CIPS Level 6* Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a vocationally related professional qualification. Formal recognition is included within the regulatory frameworks of an increasing number of countries such as the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland), UAE (including Dubai) and Africa (including Zambia). Further information on this recognition and the details of corresponding qualifications levels for other international qualifications frameworks are detailed on our website. CIPS members can have the confidence in our regulated qualifications, which reliably indicate the standard of knowledge, skills and understanding that you, as a learner, are required to demonstrate.
Level-6 All Module Details
Strategic Ethical Leadership [L6M1]
Module purpose
On completion of this module, learners will be able to critically evaluate leadership skills and behaviours required to achieve organisational and stakeholder commitment to strategic improvements and change and also appreciate ethical practices, standards and regulations that impact on the procurement and supply function.
Module aim(s)
Globalization and the ever changing markets in which organizations operate require effective leaders who are able to think and act in a strategic manner. This is particularly true for those who lead the procurement and supply function ensuring that it makes a positive contribution to overall organizational success. Strategic Leadership is the ability to make and communicate decisions that enhance the prospects for the organization’s long-term success
while maintaining long-term financial stability. This module is designed for those professionals who are expected to deliver effective and efficient procurement and supply. It emphasizes
the leadership skills and behaviors required for the achievement of the objectives and improvements sought by the organisation.
Core Module
1.6 • 1.7 • 9.7 9.8 • 10.4 • 11.5
CIPS Global Standard
CR
Constructetd Response Exam
3 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
120 hrs
Module Learning Time
12 Credits
Credit value
Global Commercial Strategy [L6M2]
Module purpose
On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate the concept of commercial global strategy and assess the challenges and main elements associated with the formulation and implementation of a commercial strategy and understand the impact of finance on strategic decision making.
Module aim(s)
The global agenda is becoming more and more prevalent in organizational success. As organizations increase overseas development, investment and sourcing, business leaders are to formulate and implement global commercial strategies. This module is designed for professional procurement and supply chain leaders and takes as its focus the development; configuration and implementation of global commercial strategy to enable such leaders to help organizations achieve competitive advantage.
Core Module
1.7 • 2.5 • 2.6
CIPS Global Standard
CR
Constructed Response Exam
3 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
120 hrs
Module Learning Time
12 Credits
Credit value
Global Strategic Supply Chain Management [L6M3]
Module purpose
On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate the influence of strategic supply chain management and assess the methods which are available to measure, improve and optimize supply chain performance.
Module aim(s)
One of the significant impacts of globalization has been a marked increase in the complexity of the supply chain and associated networks. These challenges require procurement and supply leaders to develop and lead modern day supply chains and understand the vital role that they have in the overall success of corporate and business strategy. This module is designed for such professionals as it focuses on the development, implementation, monitoring and optimization of global supply chains and on the strategic influence of such chains on the achievement of competitive advantage.
Core Module
4.6 • 6.9 • 8.6
CIPS Global Standard
CR
Constructed Response Exam
3 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
120 hrs
Module Learning Time
12 Credits
Credit value
Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession [L6M4]
Module purpose
On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate the changing needs and requirements for the procurement and supply function and assess the future challenges for the profession.
Module aim(s)
The volatile global environment poses a threat to traditional concepts of international trade and presents strategic challenges to the procurement and supply function and profession. Strategic procurement and supply leaders require knowledge of the present challenges for their function and profession, and prepare themselves for the future strategic challenges that they will undoubtedly be faced with. This module is designed to challenge procurement and supply leaders to look ahead and to consider the future strategic challenges for them and their profession.
Core Module
5.6
CIPS Global Standard
CR
Constructed Response Exam
2 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
60 hrs
Module Learning Time
6 Credits
Credit value
Strategic Programme Leadership [L6M5]
Module purpose
On completion of this module learners will be able to assess contracting requirements and approaches to the leadership of major strategic programmes, and evaluate the role that organisational culture has to play on achieving overall success.
Module aim(s)
Major programmes are a key element in any organisational strategy, hence the successful leadership of them is a significant contributor to overall success. This module is designed for those procurement and supply professionals who will develop and lead the implementation and monitoring of contracts from the strategic standpoint requiring a practical knowledge of the associated issues and approaches to programme control.
Elective Module
5.6
CIPS Global Standard
OR
Objective Response Exam
1.5 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
60 hrs
Module Learning Time
6 Credits
Credit value
Commercial Data Management [L6M7]
Module purpose
On completion of this module, learners will be able to assess the concept of big data and evaluate the impact of data integrity and cyber security on the procurement and supply function.
Module aim(s)
Until recently big data was seen as a technical issue that had to be addressed; however, organisations now view it as a business opportunity that can significantly contribute to competitive advantage and are now exploiting big data in all of its forms to discover facts that they did not know before. Given this propensity for data and the associated gathering and storage activity, supply chain cyber security is now a key requirement. This module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who require a clear knowledge of the concept of big data and of the impact of data integrity and cyber security.
Elective Module
3.3 • 3.4
CIPS Global Standard
OR
Objective Response Exam
1.5 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
60 hrs
Module Learning Time
6 Credits
Credit value
Innovation in Procurement and Supply [L6M8]
Module purpose
On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate techniques for supplier development and innovation in procurement and supply and appraise the environmental factors which should be considered when applying such methods.
Module aim(s)
In order to support organisational success procurement and supply has a significant role to play in influencing strategic suppliers to adopt innovative approaches and to continue to develop. Professional procurement and supply leaders are therefore expected to identify areas which offer the opportunity to improve and innovate and to lead and implement the associated processes. This module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who require a clear knowledge of the tools and techniques which are available to them to achieve improvement and innovation as well as an appreciation of the environmental factors which affect such initiatives.
Elective Module
3.3 • 3.4 • 7.7
CIPS Global Standard
OR
Objective Response Exam
1.5 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
60 hrs
Module Learning Time
6 Credits
Credit value
Supply Network Design [L6M9]
Module purpose
On completion of this module, learners will be able to evaluate the strategic nature, influence and contribution of supply network design and operations to overall business strategy and assess the strategic value of resource planning and control.
Module aim(s)
Every organisation is part of a wider interconnected network of other businesses and organisations; this is termed the supply network. At a strategic level the design and leadership of such networks is crucial to the effectiveness and efficiency of the associated supply chains, it is the operations processes which form a fundamental element of an organisation’s strategic advantage. If materials and/or information are to flow smoothly through the supply network and add value as a result, effective resource planning and control are essential to organisational success. This module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who require knowledge and understanding of the concept of the strategic supply network, its configuration and influence and be able to assess the impact of operational strategy and resource planning and control.
Elective Module
7.7
CIPS Global Standard
OR
Objective Response Exam
1.5 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
60 hrs
Module Learning Time
6 Credits
Credit value
Global Logistics Strategy [L6M10]
Module purpose
On completion of this module, learners will be able to assess the strategic logistical implications of globalisation and evaluate global governance of the supply chain and the concept of reverse logistics.
Module aim(s)
Globalisation generates significant opportunities as well as increased risks for organisations. This means that global logistics strategy, the flow of resources and information between a business or source and the consumer is regarded as a key element of organisational success. Personnel responsible for leading and developing global logistics strategy are seen as significant contributors to competitive advantage and overall business success. This module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who are responsible for global logistics strategy and who require knowledge and understanding of the associated challenges, governance and requirements for successful strategic implementation.
Elective Module
11.5
CIPS Global Standard
OR
Objective Response Exam
1.5 hrs
Exam Duration Hours
60 hrs
Module Learning Time
6 Credits
Credit value