CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Grow in confidence as you take your next step towards MCIPS Chartered Status
Purchasing Manager
Broadway Colours Ltd
“I’m delighted to have achieved 100% in L5M2 Managing Supply Chain Risk exam. CIPS has been vital in developing my procurement skills, and the knowledge I’ve gained is already making a positive impact in my work. I’m especially grateful for the excellent support from ABA Procurement Study Centre – their engaging tutorials, expert guidance, and comprehensive learning resources have been invaluable. And thank you to my employer, for sponsoring and supporting me throughout this journey.”
What is CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply?
This qualification marks the next step on your qualifications journey to MCIPS Chartered Status. It will help you to grow in confidence, improve organisational procurement and fulfil objectives. You’ll get to grips with key aspects of risks in supply chains, approaches to managing teams and processing and evaluating contracts. This Ofqual regulated qualification is equivalent to ta second year of an undergraduate degree.
Who is it for?
Building on your knowledge and understanding gained at CIPS Level 4 Diploma, your learning will develop to a higher level. You will focus on how to deal with key aspects of risk and mitigation of those risks; processing and evaluation of contracts and their legal implications and impacts. New in 2025 we’ve introduced Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations into this syllabus. On completion of this qualification, you can expect to improve your overall organisational procurement and supply performance to fulfil your organisational objectives.
What are the entry requirements?
Following successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma, your next step towards applying to become MCIPS Chartered Status is the Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply. It is based at the same level as the second year of an undergraduate degree course.
How will it be assessed?
You will need to complete five core modules and then choose three elective modules from a choice of six. Each module will be assessed by computer-based exams which you can choose to take at one of our global exam venues or by remote inviglation in the comfort of your own home or office. We use Constructed Responses (CR) essay style questions and answers and Objective Response (OR) exam formats. The OR exam format means that you will be given a choice of answers to the questions, and you will be expected to determine the correct answer.
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Flexible study options to suit all learning styles
Self-study
Study on your own
Study our qualifications on your own and at your own pace. We have lots of study resources, guides and social media networks that you can join for some additional support too. If you're choosing to self-study you'll need to book your own exam and manage your learning.
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Guided online course
With a 92% pass rate, this guided online course offers a flexible, yet structured study programme designed to keep you motivated and secure exam success.
Choose to buy individual modules or enrol on a full course. Get your 5-day free trial.
Study centre
Study in a group
Choose to study at one of our approved study centres, either in the classroom or at a distance. Benefit from structured tutor led learning, that will help you prepare for your upcoming exams. You'll join a community of like-minded professionals to share ideas from other industries too.
The syllabus
The qualification is worth 60 credits and you'll need to pass each exam to achieve the award.
What are credits?
Credits are a way of quantifying the number of study hours you'll need to complete the qualification. We suggest that for each credit you should plan to dedicate 10 hours of study time. For example a 3 credit module you should plan for 30 hours studying and taking the exam.
Five core modules make up 42 of the required credits.
Three elective modules will make 18 of the required credits.
Select a module below for more information:
Choose three elective modules to make up the final remaining 18 credits:
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CIPS qualifications are regulated internationally to ensure we offer a recognised, professional standard in procurement and supply. CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a vocationally related professional qualification. Formal recognition is included within the regulatory frameworks of an increasing number of countries such as the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland), Dubai, Trinidad & Tobago, Bahrain, Botswana and Ghana. Further information on this recognition and the details of corresponding qualifications levels for other international qualifications frameworks are detailed here. The qualification accreditation number is Ref: 603/3925/1.
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