Level 5 — Live Instructor-Led Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Study with DPSS – A CIPS Centre of Excellence
Purpose / Audience
- Progresses learners from operational/tactical roles to managerial and strategic roles in procurement and supply.
- It bridges between the practical diploma level (Level 4) and the strategic/professional level (Level 6).
- It is aligned with managerial competencies.
Modules & What They Cover
- The modules focus on managerial and strategic procurement topics (e.g. risk, contract strategy, supplier development, performance management).
- Level 5 modules are offered in CIPS OnDemand as “Advanced Diploma” modules to support progression to Level 6
| CIPS Timetables 2025 – 2026 | ||||||
| We reserve the right to amend published dates, times and locations due to COVID-19 and other business interruptions. Always check with DPSS Ltd on 01256-345575 or cips@dpss.co.uk for further advice and guidance in this respect. | ||||||
| CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply | CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply | |||||
| L5M2 – Managing Supply Chain Risk (6 Credits) | L5M1 – Managing Teams and Individuals (Core 12 Credit) | |||||
| Wednesday- REMOTE LESSONS – 5:00 – 7:00pm | Wednesday- REMOTE LESSONS – 5:00 – 7:00pm | |||||
| Lesson 1 | 30/07/2025 | Lesson 1 | 01/10/2025 | |||
| Lesson 2 | 06/08/2025 | Lesson 2 | 08/10/2025 | |||
| Lesson 3 | 19/08/2025 (Tuesday) | Lesson 3 | 15/10/2025 | |||
| Lesson 4 | 27/08/2025 | Lesson 4 | 22/10/2025 | |||
| Lesson 5 | 03/09/2025 | Lesson 5 | 29/10/2025 | |||
| Lesson 6 | 10/09/2025 | Lesson 6 | 05/11/2025 | |||
| Entry Closure | 19th August 2025 | Entry Closure | 14th October 2025 | |||
| Examination Date | 15 – 19 September 2025 | Examination Date | 18th March 26 @ 09:00 | |||
| Results published | 10th October 2025 | Results published | 16th January 2026 | |||
| CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply | CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply | |||||
| L5M3 – Managing Contractual Risk (6 Credits) | L5M5 – Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply (6 Credits) | |||||
| Wednesday- REMOTE LESSONS – 5:00 – 7:00pm | Wednesday- REMOTE LESSONS – 5:00 – 7:00pm | |||||
| Lesson 1 | 26/11/2025 | Lesson 1 | 28/01/2026 | |||
| Lesson 2 | 03/12/2025 | Lesson 2 | 04/02/2026 | |||
| Lesson 3 | 10/12/2025 | Lesson 3 | 11/02/2026 | |||
| Lesson 4 | 17/12/2025 | Lesson 4 | 18/02/2026 | |||
| Lesson 5 | 07/01/2026 | Lesson 5 | 25/02/2026 | |||
| Lesson 6 | 14/01/2026 | Lesson 6 | 04/03/2026 | |||
| Entry Closure | 9th December 2025 | Entry Closure | 10th February 2026 | |||
| Examination Date | 19 – 21 January 2026 | Examination Date | 9 – 13 March 2026 | |||
| Results published | 13th February 2026 | Results published | 3rd April 2026 | |||
| CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply | CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply | |||||
| L5M7 – Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain. (6 Credits) | L5M4 – Advanced Contract & Financial Management (12 Credits) | |||||
| Wednesday- REMOTE LESSONS – 5:00 – 7:00pm | Wednesday- REMOTE LESSONS – 5:00 – 7:00pm | |||||
| Lesson 1 | 25/03/2026 | Lesson 1 | 03/06/2026 | |||
| Lesson 2 | 08/04/2026 | Lesson 2 | 10/06/2026 | |||
| Lesson 3 | 15/04/2026 | Lesson 3 | 17/06/2026 | |||
| Lesson 4 | 22/04/2026 | Lesson 4 | 24/06/2026 | |||
| Lesson 5 | 29/04/2026 | Lesson 5 | 01/07/2026 | |||
| Lesson 6 | 06/05/2026 | Lesson 6 | 08/07/2026 | |||
| Entry Closure | 14th April 2026 | Entry Closure | 16th June 2026 | |||
| Examination Date | 11 – 15 May 2026 | Examination Date | 22nd July 26 @ 09:00 | |||
| Results published | 5th June 2026 | Results published | 4th September 2026 | |||