CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Day)

All our CIPS courses are entirely tutor-led, with a blend of live online lectures and campus tutorials.  We also provide additional study materials and discussion forums on our virtual learning environment.

• The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a course for those who want to specialise in a specific occupation, occupational area or technical role. It represents the final level of qualification required by those working towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional, recognised worldwide as the professional standard for procurement and supply practitioners.
• This qualification supports individuals working at or aspiring to the Professional level of the CIPS Global Standard for Procurement and Supply. It is designed for experienced members of the profession who are expected to lead procurement teams within an organisation and influence the board to adopt leading-edge procurement strategies thereby establishing best practice.
• The course will build on the knowledge and skills from the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• The price quoted is for tuition of the entire qualification. If you are looking to study an individual module, please contact us using the contact information on this page.

What you study

• You will study four core modules which make up 42 of the required credits. A further 3 elective modules make up the additional 18 credits.

Core units are:

• Strategic Ethical Leadership (L6M1).
• Global Commercial Strategy (L6M2).
• Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (L6M3).
• Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (L6M4).

The additional elective modules on offer at City of Glasgow College are:

• Innovation in Procurement and Supply (L6M8).
• Supply Network Design (L6M9).
• Global Logistics Strategy (L6M10).

After the course
Careers

• On successful completion, you can formally apply to be upgraded to MCIPS, or with an up-to-date CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply certificate you will be eligible to upgrade to MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.

Teaching
How the course is taught

• The course runs on a Friday morning. Teaching is a mix of on and off-campus learning.

Assessment methods

• Exams are a mix of Objective Response and Constructed Response.  All exams are computer-based and completed at City of Glasgow College campus.

Additional Information
Materials

• Students must join CIPS as a student member.
• A study guide is required for each module and can be purchased from the CIPS bookshop.