CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma
in procurement and supply
Day Release | Evening Courses| One to One | Distance Learning
Designed to give students knowledge and skills to drive both themselves and their 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. Students gain an understanding of different perspectives and theories and will be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information, concepts and ideas.
Is this course 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
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
+ L6M1 Strategic Ethical Leardership (12 Credits)
- 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
+ L6M2 Global Commercial Stategy (12 Credits)
- 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
+ L6M3 Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (12 Credits)
- 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
+ L6M4 Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (6 Credits)
- Understand the changing needs and requirements for procurement and supply
- Understand the future challenges for the procurement and supply profession
Elective Modules
+ L6M5 Strategic Programme Leadership (6 Credits)
ABA Recommends this module and teaches it in Blended classes
- Understand contracting for programmes
- Understand programme leadership approaches
- Understand the role of culture on achieving programme success
+ L6M7 Commercial Data Management (6 Credits)
- 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
+ L6M8 Innovation in Procurement and Supply(6 Credits)
ABA Recommends this module and teaches it in Blended classes
- 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
+ L6M9 Supply Network Design (6 Credits)
- 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
+ L6M10 Global Logistics Strategy (6 Credits)
- 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 Exams
CIPS Level 6 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
4 CR exams and 3 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 6 you are eligible to apply for MCIPS status; a globally recognised acheivement.