CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
The final step on your journey to MCIPS: strategic leadership, global commercial strategy, and the capability to shape procurement direction at the highest level.
Course Overview
About This Qualification
The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is the final qualification on the direct pathway to MCIPS Chartered status. It's built for senior professionals ready to lead at a strategic level - evaluating global commercial strategy, driving ethical leadership, and shaping the future direction of procurement and supply within their organisation.
Once you've completed Level 6 (alongside the required relevant experience), you're ready to apply for MCIPS Chartered status - CIPS's mark of full professional recognition.
CIPS Level 6
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Is Level 6 Right for You?
Level 6 is designed for senior procurement and supply chain professionals who have completed Level 5 and are ready to operate at a strategic leadership level - evaluating and shaping commercial strategy, global supply chain performance, and organisational direction.
Entry Requirements
Completion of the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma (or an accepted exemption). This is not an entry-level qualification.
What You'll Study
Course Modules
Complete all four core modules, plus three elective modules of your choice, to achieve the full Professional Diploma.
Strategic Ethical Leadership
Critically evaluate the leadership skills and behaviours needed to achieve organisational and stakeholder commitment to strategic change, and understand the ethical practices, standards and ESG considerations that shape procurement decisions.
Global Commercial Strategy
Evaluate the concept of global commercial strategy, the challenges of formulating and implementing it, and the impact of finance on strategic decision-making.
Global Strategic Supply Chain Management
Evaluate the influence of strategic supply chain management, and the methods available to measure, improve and optimise supply chain performance.
Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession
Explore the emerging challenges facing the procurement and supply profession, and how strategic leaders can prepare their organisations to respond.
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Course Guide
CIPS Level 6
How You'll Study
Study Modes Available
Distance Learning - study remotely, at your own pace, with tutor support
Part-Time Learning - structured around work commitments
Full-Time Learning - accelerated, intensive delivery
Classroom-Based - in-person sessions at our Dhaka centre
Where This Qualification Takes You
Your Next Step
On completing Level 6 - alongside the required relevant procurement and supply experience - you're ready to apply for MCIPS Chartered status, CIPS's mark of full professional recognition and the definitive benchmark of expertise in the profession.
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LSHS Benefits
Everything you need to study, sit your exams, and progress toward MCIPS - in one place.
CIPS Approved Study Centre & Exam Centre - Study and sit your exams through the same approved centre - no need to arrange assessment elsewhere.
Flexible Study Modes - Choose distance learning, part-time, full-time or classroom-based study, built around your work and life.
Study Materials - Get up-to-date CIPS study books and exam study papers.
Qualified Tutors - Learn from tutors with real procurement and academic experience, supporting you through each module.
Structured Pathway Guidance - Clear progression support from your first CIPS level through to MCIPS Chartered status, with advisors to help you choose the right starting point.
Transparent Fees - Clear course pricing with no hidden costs, and flexible payment plans available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Talk to an AdvisorYes - Level 6 builds directly on Level 5 knowledge, so you'll need to have completed the Level 5 Advanced Diploma (or hold an accepted exemption) first.
Typically 12–18 months, depending on your study mode, pace, and elective choices.
Not automatically - you'll also need to meet CIPS's relevant experience requirement (currently three years in a procurement and supply role) to apply for MCIPS Chartered status.
It depends on your strategic focus - for example, Commercial Data Management and Innovation in Procurement and Supply suit those focused on strategic decision-making, while Supply Network Design and Global Logistics Strategy suit those focused on global supply chain leadership. Our advisors can help you choose.
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