CIPS Level 6 Online
CIPS Level 6 Online is a flexible route to the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply, ideal for experienced procurement professionals who want to develop advanced strategic capability without the need to travel.
Our proven study approach consists of three study days per exam series, delivered over a six to eight week period, followed by the CIPS examination. Sessions One and Two cover the learning outcomes required to develop a full understanding of each module. Session Three focuses on revision and exam preparation, ensuring learners are confident and ready for the exam.
Study materials are accessed electronically through our Google Classroom learning management system. Learners have access to a wide range of resources designed to reinforce learning, support revision, and connect theoretical learning to real-world procurement practice. Additional tutor support is always available, and delivery is designed to be interactive and engaging.
Duration
14 months / 16 study days
Delivery
Online (live sessions)
Tutor
Dr Paul Wright MCIPS
Online sessions (live and interactive)
Online sessions offer flexibility in where you access your learning. Sessions run 09:30 to around 15:30 on a study day with breaks in between. These are live sessions led by your tutor, where you work in a virtual classroom environment using microphones, cameras and shared screens — giving you the classroom experience from anywhere in the world.
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 continues to deliver training and mark assessments and exams, giving you valuable insight into what CIPS expects.
Syllabus (CIPS Level 6 units)
Strategic Ethical Leadership (L6M1); Global Commercial Strategy (L6M2); Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (L6M3); Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (L6M4); Strategic Programme Leadership (L6M5); Innovation in Procurement and Supply (L6M8); Supply Network Design (L6M9).
Assessments
You will complete:
- 3 x 3-hour and 1 x 2-hour essay style exams
- 4 x 1.5-hour multiple choice exams (computer-based)
Learner feedback
“I have really enjoyed studying with The Procurement Academy and Paul to gain my MCIPS. It has allowed me to progress in my career and I feel equipped to continue that growth and achieve greater things.”
— James Wright MCIPS
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.
