Level 6 — Live Instructor-Led Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Study with DPSS – A CIPS Centre of Excellence
Purpose / Audience
- The terminal CIPS qualification in the pathway toward MCIPS (Chartered status).
- Focuses on strategic, global, leadership, and ethical themes in procurement.
- Students who complete Level 6 (and meet experience requirements) can apply for MCIPS.
Modules & What They Cover
At Level 6, there are 4 core modules plus 3 elective modules (from a choice) to complete the qualification.
| Module | Credit Value / Status | Topics / Focus |
| Core | ||
| L6M1: Strategic Ethical Leadership | Core | Leadership, decision-making, stakeholder management, ethical practices and standards, organisational culture, change leadership. |
| L6M2: Global Commercial Strategy | Core | Strategy formulation in procurement; global competitive environment; financial and commercial levers; international sourcing. |
| L6M3: Global Strategic Supply Chain Management | Core | Supply chain design, optimization, risk management, integration of global supply networks, performance measurement. |
| L6M4: Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession | Core | Emerging trends, disruptive forces, digital transformation, sustainability, future challenges in procurement & supply. |
| Electives — choose 3 from a set of options | Examples include: • L6M5: Strategic Programme Leadership — leadership in large scale programmes, contracting at programme level • L6M7: Commercial Data Management — big data, analytics, data integrity, blockchain/cybersecurity in procurement • L6M8: Innovation in Procurement & Supply — supplier innovation, improving procurement processes, environmental & social innovation • L6M10: Global Logistics Strategy — strategic logistics, reverse logistics, global transport design. |
