CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Day)

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Day)

(SCQF level 8)

Part-time, Business and Procurement

Course Options
31st Jul 2025 - 31st Jul 2025
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 45 Weeks
Day(s): Friday
Time: 09:00,13:00
Location: City Campus
£3,425
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21st Aug 2025 - 17th Mar 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 48 Weeks
Day(s): Friday
Time: 09:00,13:00
Location: External Site
£TBC
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5th Jan 2026 - 19th Nov 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 38 Weeks
Day(s): Friday
Time: 09:00,13:00
Location: City Campus
£TBC
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31st Jul 2027 - 31st Jul 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 45 Weeks
Day(s): Friday
Time: 09:00,13:00
Location: City Campus
£3,425
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Overview

City of Glasgow College is a CIPS Centre of Excellence. 

All our CIPS courses are entirely tutor-led, via live online interactive sessions.  We also provide additional study materials and discussion forums on our virtual learning environment.

The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a course for those who want to specialise in a specific occupation, occupational area or technical role. It represents the final level of qualification required by those working towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional, recognised worldwide as the professional standard for procurement and supply practitioners.

This qualification supports individuals working at or aspiring to the professional level of the CIPS Global Standard for Procurement and Supply. It is designed for experienced members of the profession who are expected to lead procurement teams within an organisation and influence the board to adopt leading-edge procurement strategies thereby establishing best practice.

The course will build on the knowledge and skills from the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

The price quoted is for tuition of the entire qualification. If you are looking to study an individual module, please contact us using the contact information on this page.

Course Handbook

Download the CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Day) course handbook.

Minimum entry requirements
  • You must be a CIPS Student Member, join via the CIPS website.
  • You should have achieved the CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply and CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

What you study

You will study four core modules which make up 42 of the required credits. A further 3 elective modules make up the additional 18 credits.

Core units are:

  • Strategic Ethical Leadership (L6M1).
  • Global Commercial Strategy (L6M2).
  • Global Strategic Supply Chain Management (L6M3).
  • Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession (L6M4).

The additional elective modules on offer at City of Glasgow College are:

  • Innovation in Procurement and Supply (L6M8).
  • Supply Network Design (L6M9).
  • Global Logistics Strategy (L6M10).

After the course

On successful completion, you can formally apply to be upgraded to MCIPS, or with an up-to-date CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply certificate you will be eligible to upgrade to MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.

To apply you must be a current member.

How the course is taught

The course runs on a Friday morning. Teaching is online via MS Teams supported by our VLE.

Materials

Guide to Applying
Funding and fees information
Qualifications explained
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