CIPS Level 6
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Online Program
79
Certification Included
Develop the highest level of professional procurement expertise with the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma, designed for leaders responsible for shaping procurement strategy and delivering long-term organizational value.
The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is the highest level of the CIPS qualification pathway and represents the final step toward achieving MCIPS Chartered Professional Status. Designed for experienced procurement and supply professionals, this program builds on the knowledge gained at Levels 4 and 5 to develop advanced strategic leadership capabilities.
Suggested Targeted Audience:
Head of Procurement, Procurement Directors, Strategic Procurement Managers, Category Directors, Strategic Sourcing Directors, Supply Chain Directors, Supply Chain Strategy Managers, Operations Directors, Commercial Directors, Contract Directors, Vendor Strategy Managers, Supplier Relationship Directors
Key Information
Category
Procurement Management
Track
Certification Track
Level
Advance
Total hours
79
Class
Face to Face/Online
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Jordan & MENA Region
Demonstrate strategic procurement professionalism with MUHAKAT’s CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
This is the final level of the CIPS qualification pathway for professionals working towards MCIPS and MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional status, subject to CIPS membership and ethical certificate requirements.
Through MUHAKAT’s strategic-level training, learners develop the leadership, commercial strategy, global supply chain, future-challenges, innovation, data, ESG and network-design capabilities needed to influence senior decision-making.
It is designed for experienced procurement leaders who are expected to lead teams, shape policy, influence the board and establish best practice across procurement and supply.
About the CIPS Level 6 Qualification
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply builds on Level 5 and develops the strategic thinking, leadership and policy-influencing capabilities expected from senior procurement and supply professionals.
- Strategic ethical leadership and stakeholder commitment
- Global commercial strategy and finance-informed decision-making
- Global strategic supply chain management and performance optimisation
- Future challenges for the procurement and supply profession
- Strategic programme leadership, culture and governance
- Commercial data management, data integrity and cyber security
- Innovation, supply network design, global logistics and ESG principles
Successful completion supports progression towards MCIPS, and with the required up-to-date CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply certificate may support eligibility for MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.
Key Course Facts
- Training Provider: MUHAKAT
- Qualification: CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
- Credits Required for Completion: 60 credits
- Core Requirement: 42 credits from core modules
- Elective Requirement: 18 credits from three elective modules
- Assessment: Mix of constructed response and objective response exams
- Professional Pathway: Final CIPS qualification level before formal MCIPS upgrade application
Entry Requirements
- Learners must have achieved the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- Suitable for procurement leaders, senior category managers, supply chain heads, commercial managers and strategic sourcing leaders
- Recommended for professionals expected to influence executive stakeholders, formulate strategy and lead organisational best practice
What You Will Learn (Curriculum Overview)
With MUHAKAT’s CIPS Level 6 course training, you will develop a clear understanding of:
- How strategic leadership behaviours support procurement transformation and stakeholder commitment
- How to formulate and implement global commercial strategies
- How to evaluate global supply chain performance and optimise strategic supply networks
- How to assess future strategic challenges affecting procurement and supply
- How to lead major strategic programmes and align contracts with organisational culture
- How big data, data integrity and cyber security influence procurement decisions
- How innovation, ESG, global logistics and network design create long-term organisational value
You gain practical procurement knowledge that can be applied directly in workplace decision-making, stakeholder engagement, supplier management and exam preparation.
CIPS Level 6 Course Modules
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- Number of exams: 7 exams in total: 4 core modules + 3 elective modules.
- Exam format: Computer-based exams using Constructed Response (CR) and Objective Response (OR) formats.
- Total exams time: 15 hours.
- Passing rate: OR exams: 70% / CR exams: 50%.
- Typical completion time: CIPS recommends allowing 12–15 months to complete the qualification.
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