CIPS Study Guides (Revision Notes)
For CIPS Level 4, 5 & 6
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CIPS Revision Guides
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Level 4 Diploma ALL
Diploma Study Guides All 8 modules are required for the full Diploma.
Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply (L4M1) 12 credits
Defining Business Need (L4M2) -6 credits Commercial Contracting (L4M3) – 6 credits Ethical and Responsible Sourcing (L4M4) -6 credits Commercial Negotiation (L4M5) 6 credits Supplier Relationships (L4M6) 6 credits
Whole Life Asset Management (L4M7) 6 credits Procurement and Supply in Practice (L4M8)) 12 credits
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Level 5 Advanced Dipoma
Core Modules
Study Guides -Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply (UK L5) Core: (42 Credits)
Managing Teams and Individuals 12 credits(L5M1)
Managing Supply Chain Risk (L5M2) 6 credits Managing Contractual Risk (L5M3) 6 credits Advanced Contract & Financial Management 12 credits (L5M4)
Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (L5M5) 6 credits
Total 42 credits
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Level 5 Advanced Dipolma Electives- Pick any 3
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Level 6 Core Modules
Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply (UK L6) Study Guides Core (42 Credits):
All Updated for Syllabus 2 -examined from March 26
Core Strategic Ethical Leadership (L6M1)-12credit
Core Global Commercial Strategy (L6M2)-12 credit
Core Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (L6M3) 12 credit
Core Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (L6M4) 6 credit.
Level 6 Elective Modules-pick any THREE
Electives all 6 credit modules (18 credits) Strategic Programme Leadership (L6M5) Commercial Data Management (L6M7) Innovation in Procurement and Supply (L6M8) Supply Network Design (L6M9)
Global Logistics Strategy (L6M10)
New ESG Principles (L6M11)
L6M4 Future Strategic Challenges
L6m4- is based on a 'Topic' released 4 weeks prior to your exam. You need to research the topic and be able to apply it to the assessment criteria detailed in the syllabus!!
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Level 4 Diploma Mock Exams (Tests)
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L4M2-M7-Objective response have 60 questions per test and you have access to 10 tests for each module purchased. Tests are auto-scored.
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Level 5 Advanced Diploma Mock Core Exams
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Feedback (with grade/mark) emailed within 24 hours for ONE constructive response. You have access to only 1 online mock but a list of sample questions will also be provided.
Questions have been updated to meet Version 2 syllabus- examined from March 25
Level 5 Advanced Diploma Mock Elective Exams
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Constructive reponse ONE mock exam-feedback (with grade/mark) emailed within 24 hours.
Level 6 Professional Diploma
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