Level 5 Advanced Diploma
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma
in procurement and supply
Day Release | Evening Courses| One to One | Distance Learning
Designed to give students knowledge and skills needed need to take your learning and career to the next level.
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is ideal for those currently working in a senior or management role. This course formalises students skills, develops professional status, and is the next step in obtaining MCIPS.
On completion of this qualification you can expect to improve your overall organisational procurement and supply performance to fulfil your organisational objectives.
Is this course right for me?
This level is aimed both at those who are looking to built upon existing skills in the field, and those looking to move to the next step in their careers.
You will need to have achieved the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
CIPS Course Content
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is an internationally recognised procurement and supply chain learning institution, creating qualifications which are respected throughout the industry.
ABA guide students though their learning to develop the skills and knowledge necessary not just to pass the exams but to progress in their careers.
Compulsory Modules
+ L5M1 Managing Teams and Individuals (12 Credits)
- Understand, analyse and apply management and organisational approaches
- Understand and apply approaches to managing individuals involved in the procurement and supply function
- Understand and apply approaches to managing work groups or teams involved in the procurement and supply function
- Understand and apply planning approaches for aspects of human resource management for the procurement and supply function
- Understand the application of the individual capabilities required to manage the procurement and supply function.
+L5M2 Managing Supply Chain Risk (6 Credits)
- Understand the nature of risk affecting supply chains
- Understand processes in managing risk in supply chains
- Understand risk mitigation strategies in supply chains
+ L5M3 Managing Contractual Risk (6 Credits)
- Understand the legal and process issues relating to the formation of contracts
- Understand the impacts of breach of contract and coping strategies and provisions that are available
- Understand the legal implications of contractual nonconformance in procurement and supply
+ L5M4 Advanced Contract and Financial Management (12 Credits)
- Understand and apply tools and techniques that can be used to measure and develop contract performance in procurement and supply
- Understand and apply the concept of strategic sourcing
- Understand and apply financial techniques that affect supply chains
- Analyse and apply financial and performance measures that can affect the supply chain.
+ L5M5 Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (6 Credits)
- Understand the impact of ethics and sustainability in supply chains
- Understand the importance of compliance with standards to achieve ethical and sustainable supply chains
- Understand initiatives and standards to improve ethical and sustainable practices in procurement and supply
Elective Modules
+ L5M6 Category Management (6 Credits)
ABA Recommends this module and teaches it in Blended classes
- Understand approaches that can be used to develop category management strategies
- Understand the concepts, tools and techniques associated with managing expenditure
- Understand the strategic impact of a category management process
+ L5M7 Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain (6 Credits)
ABA Recommends this module and teaches it in Blended classes
- Understand the dynamics of supply chains
- Understand improvement methodologies that can be used in supply chains
- Demonstrate the application of whole life asset management
- Understand measures required to achieve competitive advantage in supply chains
+ L5M10 Logistics Managment (6 Credits)
- Understand the concept of logistics management
- Understand capacity planning and control in logistics management
+ L5M15 Advanced Negotiation (6 Credits)
ABA Recommends this module and teaches it in Blended classes
- Understand the key stages which impact on the negotiation process and outcomes
- Understand negotiation relationships and ethics
- Understand methods and behavioural factors which can influence others
CIPS EXams
CIPS Level 5 is assessed with 1 exam per module.
6 credit modules are assessed via 1.5 hour Objective Response (multiple choice) exams.
12 credit modules are assessed via 3 hour Contracted Response (written) exams.
What is included in the course?
+ Resources
All ABA students receive access to our full online classroom which includes set tasks, mock exams, contribution tasks, further reading and more
+ Books
Full set of textbooks for your modules are included in the fees.
+ Exams
2 CR exams and 6 OR are included in the course fees.
+ Tutors
ABA have world class tutors with real world experience creating resources and teaching our students.
+ Support
The ABA office team are experienced in education and are on hand at all times to offer support, advise, and guidance.
FAQs
+ What are my funding options?
To ensure ABA courses are accessible to as many students as possible we offer several funding options: Full, Modular, or Split Talk to a member of the ABA team to find out which is the best option for you.
+ How do I achieve MCIPS?
To achieve MCIPS (and become a full member of CIPS) you must complete levels 4, 5, and 6.
+ How do I enrol?
Enrolment with ABA is straight forward - simply complete a Student Enrolemt Form and return it to us. Once you've done that you will receive an induction date and access to your online classroom which will guide you through your study.
+ What do I do once I've completed my study?
Once you've completed Level 5 you are qualified to move on to Level 6 Professional Diploma which is available via Distance and Blended learning. At the completition of this level you will qualify to apply for MCIPS.