CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply for Senior Executives - CIPS Training India

CIPS Level 6 - Course Overview

CIPS Level 6 certification represents the final level of qualification required by those who are working towards MCIPS, which is recognised worldwide as the professional standard for procurement and supply practitioners. It is designed for the more 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.

This qualification will help you make a real impact in your career. It is recognised by employers world-wide for producing competent and confident procurement and supply professionals, capable of guiding and leading their organisations to sustainable success.

Four Core Modules & Three Electives

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

CIPS Level 6 - Curriculum

The Professional Diploma course comprises of Four Core Modules and three Electives, which are delivered using a blend of lectures, group interaction, case studies and role plays. We have a clear objective which is to ensure students are able to relate the learning to practical experience in the workplace.

At this level you are required to complete four core modules then select three elective modules.

CORE Strategic Ethical Leadership (L6M1)

This module is designed for those professionals who are expected to deliver effective and efficient procurement and supply. It emphasises the leadership skills and behaviours required for the achievement of the objectives and improvements sought by the organisation and enables students to understand the influence that ethical practices and standards have to play in their decision making.

CORE Global Commercial Strategy (L6M2)

The global agenda is becoming more and more prevalent in organisational success. As organisations increase overseas development, investment and sourcing, business leaders are called upon to formulate and implement global commercial strategies. This module is designed for professional procurement and supply chain leaders and takes as its focus the development; configuration and implementation of global commercial strategy to enable such leaders to help organisations achieve competitive advantage.

CORE Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (L6M3)

One of the significant impacts of globalisation has been a marked increase in the complexity of the supply chain and associated networks. This module is designed for such professionals as it focuses on the development, implementation, monitoring and optimisation of global supply chains and on the strategic influence of such chains on the achievement of competitive advantage.

CORE Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (L6M4)

The volatile global environment poses a threat to traditional concepts of international trade and presents strategic challenges to the procurement and supply function and profession. This final module for those learners studying on the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is designed to challenge professional procurement and supply leaders to look ahead and to identify and consider ways to address the future strategic challenges that they and their professionals will face.

ELECTIVE Strategic Programme Leadership (L6M5)

Major programmes are a key element in any organisational strategy, hence the successful leadership of them is a significant contributor to overall success. This module is designed for those procurement and supply professionals who will be expected to develop and lead the implementation and monitoring of contracts from the strategic standpoint requiring a practical knowledge of the associated issues and approaches to programme and project control.

ELECTIVE Commercial Data Management (L6M6)

Given the propensity for data and the associated gathering and storage activity, supply chain cyber security is now a key requirement. This module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who require clear knowledge of the concept of big data and of the impact of data integrity and cyber security.

ELECTIVE Innovation in Procurement and Supply (L6M7)

In order to support organisational success procurement and supply has a significant role to play in influencing strategic suppliers to adopt innovative approaches and to continue to develop. This module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who require a clear knowledge of the tools and techniques which are available to them to achieve improvement and innovation as well as an appreciation of the environmental factors which affect such initiatives.

ELECTIVE Supply Network Design (L6M8)

Organisations are part of an interconnected network of other businesses and organisations; termed as the supply network. This module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who require knowledge and understanding of the strategic supply network concepts, its configuration and influence and be able to assess the impact of operational strategy and resource planning and control.

ELECTIVE Global Logistics Strategy (L6M9)

Globalisation generates significant opportunities as well as increased risks for organisations. This means that global logistics strategy, the flow of resources and information between a business or source and the consumer is regarded as a key element of organisational success. This module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who are responsible for global logistics strategy who require knowledge and understanding of the associated challenges, governance and requirements for successful strategic implementation.

CIPS Level 6 - Exam & Certification

Entry Requirements

This is not an entry level qualification.

You are required to complete or have exemptions from Level 4 Diploma and Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Unit Examinations

Assessment is through Objective Response and Constructive Response. CIPS exam weeks are detailed on the course schedule.

Membership fees are paid directly to CIPS by the student. Joining a CIPS qualification programme means you will join the largest Institute in the world for those working in procurement and supply.

Why Choose CIPS MatexNet?

GLOBALLY RECOGNISED COURSES – Throughout the world CIPS qualifications are recognised as driving leading-edge thinking and professionalism in procurement. CIPS is the only independently regulated professional body with an honours degree level qualification. MCIPS Chartered Professional is recognised worldwide as the standard for procurement professionals.
EXPOSURE TO GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES – MatexNet’s strategic tie up with CIPS to offer professional courses stems out of the essential need of professionally certified procurement and supply chain professionals. Our goal is to bring state of the art best practices and processes in procurement and supply chain to the ever growing market economy in India.
PRACTITIONERS AS TUTORS – Our tutors are professionally recognised and senior consultants / practitioners and are working across the Public and Private sectors. Each of them bring three decades plus years of industry experience and knowledge to deliver CIPS courses besides sharing up-to-date thinking and best practices.
EASY ACCESS & FLEXIBILITY – All training is delivered in Classroom format and Live webcasting for Distant learners. You can pick the learning format that works best for you.

CIPS MatexNet Training Reviews

Suman Kumar, Procurement Manager – Leading PSU

I joined CIPS MatexNet for distance learning (through zoom classes) for Diploma in procurement & supply from CIPS. As working professionals, we don’t have much time to study by ourselves, these online lectures definitely helped me in gaining conceptual knowledge, and successfully complete the Level 4 CIPS certification.

M.S. Murugan

I have completed Level 4 Diploma with flying colors besides obtaining Merits in L4M1 and L4 M8. The course was organized in a manner that helped me understand the underlying concepts that are required to pass CIPS examinations. All classes were handled by experts in the procurement area and they showed an interest in helping students learn. The course materials provided by CIPS MatexNet increased my knowledge and skills in the subject matter. The platform provided for practicing the subjects by way of attending mock tests was very useful. I would highly recommend CIPS MatexNet to other aspiring students.

Category Manager, Retail

The training is well structured to help students master the subjects, and learn about the practical application at work. The tutors are highly knowledgeable and pass on their on-field experience to the students. Thanks to CIPS MatexNet who helped me get my CIPS qualification.

Vendor Management Executive, Information Technology

I’ve recently completed my CIPS training with CIPS MatexNet. The tutors and the study materials were of high standard and were key to helping me get certified. I’d recommend CIPS MatexNet to anyone looking for a training in purchase and supply.

Procurement Executive, Manufacturing Company

I’m so pleased I did this course with CIPS MatexNet. I find the course enriching and thought-provoking for procurement professionals like me to strengthen their minds on the basics of an everyday procurement activity with tons of practical information.

Purchasing Manager, Construction

Very interactive course offering contextual learning. The course offers details of the procurement process, contract management, compliance, and governance. It is highly recommended to anyone looking to gain in-depth knowledge about procurement.

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