CIPS Level 4 Diploma
Is it right for me?
The Diploma in Procurement and Supply is ideal for those who have a few years business experience, 2 ‘A’ levels or CIPS qualifications in purchasing and supply. It is an intermediate level purchasing course. The CIPS Diploma together with CIPS Levels Advanced and Professional Diplomas is the most common route to reach full membership status (MCIPS).
What will I learn?
You’ll develop advanced skills in negotiation, and understand the complexities of contracts and other commercial arrangements. You’ll learn how to measure the effectiveness of supply chains and analyse their impact on your business.
See the detailed content for each of the five units of the course by downloading the syllabus.
Study Options
- Study at your own pace with our full distance learning programme
- Study with a group by attending our weekly or weekend face to face or virtual classes
Study Options
- Study at your own pace with our full distance learning programme
- Study with a group by attending our weekly or weekend face to face or virtual classes
Course timetable for 2022/2023
Weekday evenings 6.30pm – 8.30pm | Weekday afternoons 12.30 – 2.30, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Weekend intensive classes
| Module | From w/c | To w/c | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply | 12.09.22 | 14.11.22 | w/c 21.11.22 |
| L4M2 Defining Business Needs | 28.11.22 | 16.01.23 | w/c 13.03.23 |
| L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management | 28.11.22 | 16.01.23 | w/c 13.03.23 |
| L4M8 Procurement and Supply in Practice | 20.01.23 | 13.03.23 | w/c 20.03.23 |
| L4M3 Commercial Contracting | 27.03.23 | 01.05.23 | w/c 08.05.23 |
| L4M5 Commercial Negotiation | 27.03.23 | 01.05.23 | w/c 08.05.23 |
| L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing | 15.05.23 | 10.07.23 | w/c 10.07.23 |
| L4M6 Supplier Relationships | 15.05.23 | 10.07.23 | w/c 10.07.23 |
Because the course is modular clients can start in September, November, February , March and May. It generally takes a year (40 weeks with breaks!) to complete the course. It is perfectly possible to take more than one exam at a time and finish earlier.
Pass rates 2021/2022
| L4M1 | L4M2 | L4M3 | L4M4 | L4M5 | L4M6 | L4M7 | L4M8 | |
| CIPS Overall qualification level pass rate | Diploma: 71% | |||||||
| CBS pass rate | 94% | 97% | 90% | 89% | 90% | 92% | 96% | 92% |
