Exemptions
Exemptions may be granted depending on your prior learning and are a way of making sure that you do not repeat learning that has already been undertaken and formally recognised. Depending on the nature and extent of your prior learning, you may be eligible for exemptions from one or more individual exams.
To apply for an exemption, please go to your MyCIPS area.
To apply for an exemption, please go to your MyCIPS area. You'll find all the forms to apply for an exemption in the My Requests and Applications section.
Mapping document templates are available for each exemption.
View an example of a completed mapping template to use as a guide when submitting your application.
Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Mapping Templates
Core modules
- Introducing Procurement and Supply
- Procurement and Supply Operations
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Systems Technology
- Inventory, Logistics and Expediting
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Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Mapping Templates
Core modules
- Procurement and Supply Environments
- Ethical Procurement and Supply
- Contract Administration
- Team Dynamics and Change
Elective modules
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Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Mapping Templates
Core modules
- Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
- Defining Business Need
- Commercial Contracting
- Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
- Commercial Negotiation
- Supplier Relationships
- Whole Life Asset Management
- Procurement and Supply in Practice
CIPS exemptions policy position statement (2018 qualifications)
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Mapping Templates
Core modules
- Managing Teams and Individuals
- Managing Supply Chain Risk
- Managing Contractual Risk
- Advanced Contract & Financial Management
- Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply
Elective modules
- Category Management
- Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain
- Project and Change Management
- Operations Management
- Logistics Management
- Advanced Negotiation
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Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Mapping Templates
Core modules
- Strategic Ethical Leadership
- Global Commercial Strategy
- Global Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession
Elective modules
- Strategic Programme Leadership
- Commercial Data Management
- Innovation in Procurement and Supply
- Supply Network Design
- Global Logistics Strategy
CIPS exemptions policy position statement (2018 qualifications)
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