CIPS Level 5 Online
CIPS Level 5 Online is a flexible route to the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply, ideal for working procurement professionals who want to develop strategic capability without the need to travel.
Our delivery follows a proven format: three study days per exam series over six to eight weeks, followed by the CIPS exam. Sessions One and Two cover the learning outcomes; Session Three is dedicated to revision and exam preparation.
Online sessions (live and interactive)
Sessions are delivered online via Zoom and run 09:30 to around 15:30, with breaks and interactive activities. You learn in a virtual classroom environment using microphones, cameras and shared screens — giving you the classroom experience from anywhere.
Learning is supported through our Google Classroom learning management system, providing access to resources that reinforce live teaching, support revision, and guide independent study in line with CIPS recommended learning hours. Additional tutor support is available throughout the programme.
Duration
14 months / 15 study days
Delivery
Online (live sessions via Zoom)
Tutor
Dr Paul Wright MCIPS
Your tutor
Dr Paul Wright MCIPS is an experienced procurement professional and academic who co-authored “Excellence in Public Sector Procurement”. Paul is also a CIPS Direct Associate who delivers training and marks assessments/exams, bringing valuable insight into what CIPS expects.
Syllabus (CIPS Level 5 units)
Managing Teams and Individuals (L5M1); Managing Supply Chain Risk (L5M2); Managing Contractual Risk (L5M3); Advanced Contract and Financial Management (L5M4); Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (L5M5); Category Management (L5M6); Achieving Competitive Advantage through the Supply Chain (L5M7); Project and Change Management (L5M8).
Assessments
You will complete 2 x 3-hour essay style exams and 6 x 1.5-hour multiple choice exams (computer-based).
Contact Us
To discuss suitability, cohort options or start dates, contact our team or complete the enquiry form and we’ll respond during office hours.
