CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Are you looking to advance your procurement expertise? The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 5 Professional Diploma qualification, offered in partnership with DLC Training, provides a solid foundation for your knowledge development.

By studying this course with DLC Training, you will receive access to:

• A fully approved and accredited CIPS provider - offering the qualification 100% online
• Self-paced study format, allowing you to study around your busy schedule
• One-to-one support with industry-expert tutors
• 24 months duration, so you can learn at your own pace (average completion time is around 12 months)
• Unlimited access to online course materials throughout your course duration
• Additional support from the Learning Support Team, dedicated to ensuring you succeed with your learning journey
• A personalised payment plan to suit your budget
• CIPS assessments - remote or at an exam centre (additional fees apply)
• CIPS Membership - CIPS student membership provides you with a wealth of additional resources (additional fees apply)

Looking to Become a Procurement Expert?

The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply provides strategic knowledge and leadership skills for senior procurement professionals, preparing them to manage complex supply chains, influence organisational strategy, and lead high-value procurement functions. CIPS is highly respected by employers both in the UK and internationally, recognised for its ability to develop technical procurement expertise. CIPS courses are fully accredited and regulated, providing you with the qualification you need to stand out.

What You’ll Learn

The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply requires you to complete seven units. Building on the knowledge and skills learned at the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you will be able to demonstrate strategic knowledge and leadership skills and find solutions to complex problems. It is designed to develop transferable workplace skills such as excellent communication and the ability to work in and lead a team. Employers have identified that the ability to think strategically and lead and influence policy and thinking are essential for progression.

Studying With DLC Training

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning - study anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Plus, you’ll have full access to our expert Tutor and Support teams, who will provide advice and guidance throughout your course.

Flexible Payment Options

If you’re looking to fund the qualification yourself, we offer flexible payment plans so you can spread the cost into manageable monthly instalments. Speak with a member of our Course Advisory Team today and they’ll be happy discuss payment plan options.

Join the thousands of students who have accelerated their learning journeys with DLC Training.

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Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Contact DLC Training today to learn more about this qualification and how it can support your career development.

Recognised globally, the CIPS qualification will provide you with the certification you need to stand out.

Studying the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply with DLC Training allows you to study flexibly, with access to extensive resources to support your learning. With unlimited support available from expert tutors and our dedicated support advisors, you can be sure you’ll succeed in your learning journey with us.

Unit Information

To achieve the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you will need to successfully complete 60 credits. This includes four Core units (42 credits) and three Elective units (18 credits).

Core Units

Strategic Ethical Leadership (12 Credits)

• Leadership skills and behaviours that are appropriate for strategically improving the procurement and supply chain function
• Communication planning techniques and their influence on individuals involved in the supply chain
• Methods to overcome leadership challenges faced by procurement and supply chain managers
• Ethical practices, standards, and regulations that impact on the procurement and supply function

Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (12 Credits)

• How strategic supply chain management can support corporate business strategy
• Supply chain design tools and techniques
• Techniques to achieve effective strategic supply chain management
• Methods to measure, improve, and optimise supply chain performance

Global Commercial Strategy (12 Credits)

• The concept of commercial global strategy in organisations
• Tools and techniques to address the challenges of global supply chains
• Strategy formulation and implementation
• Financial aspects that affect procurement and supply

Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (6 Credits)

• The changing needs and requirements for procurement and supply
• Future challenges for the procurement and supply profession

Elective Units

Strategic Programme Leadership (6 Credits)

• Contracting for programmes
• Programme leadership approaches
• The role of culture on achieving programme success

Innovation in Procurement and Supply (6 Credits)

• Techniques for supplier development
• Methods to achieve procurement and supply improvement and innovation
• Environmental factors that affect supply chain improvement and innovation

Commercial Data Management (6 Credits)

• The concept of big data in the global supply chain
• Data integrity and its impact on procurement and supply
• The impact of cyber security on procurement and supply

Supply Network Design (6 Credits)

• Leadership skills and behaviours that are appropriate for strategically improving the procurement and supply chain function
• Operations strategy and its contribution to overall business success

Global Logistics Strategy (6 Credits)

• Strategic logistical implications of globalisation
• Global governance of the supply chain
• The concept of reverse logistics and its impact on global logistics strategy
• Capacity planning and control in logistics management

CIPS Exams

This course is assessed via computer-based questions. You can choose whether to sit your exams online using CIPS remote invigilation, or in person at a CIPS examination centre. We can support you in deciding which option is best for you, and you’ll pay CIPS a fee for each exam.

Support Duration

The average time to complete the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is 18 months, but you’ll have 24 months of dedicated support to ensure your success. Contact DLC Training today to learn more about this qualification and how it can support your career development and advance your procurement capabilities.

The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is suitable for senior procurement professionals looking to formalise their experience and gain Chartered MCIPS status.

To enrol on the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you’ll need to have successfully completed the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply and the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

This course will prepare you for roles such as:

• Procurement Manager - estimated salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
• Commercial Manager - estimated salary range of £65,000 - £90,000 per annum
• Head of Procurement - estimated salary range of £70,000 - £95,000 per annum
• Supply Chain Director - estimated salary range of £85,000 - £120,000+ per annum