Why Choose this Qualification
Take the next step toward MCIPS Chartered Status with the Level 5 Advanced Diploma. This qualification builds on the foundations laid at Level 4, helping you deepen your knowledge, enhance your confidence, and drive procurement excellence in your organisation. To enrol in the Level 5 Advanced Diploma, you must have successfully completed the CIPS Level 4 Diploma.
The Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply sits at the same academic level as the second year of a university degree, offering more advanced insights and applied knowledge to further your path to MCIPS.
Why Study this Qualification through Us
Commerce Edge offers four (4) CIPS qualifications to support your professional development in Procurement and Supply. On successful completion of the Advanced Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and the Professional Diploma and in conjunction with three years’ experience in a role of responsibility in procurement and supply, you may apply for full membership of CIPS to use the designation letters MCIPS.
Global MCIPS recognition has significant benefits for individuals pursuing progression in their careers. In addition, the expertise it brings to your day-to-day application will enhance your status and success in your organisation.
Commerce Edge, through their Tutor has clarified issues I had studying CIPS by giving me more possibility of passing my CIPS Exams. The CIPS qualifications have given me ideas or suggestions to challenges that my Department had thereby attracted the attention of my managers for having a reputation of being resourceful and a person that delivers on my task mandate.
Anthea Hughes
Duferco Steel Processing (Pty) Ltd
Commerce Edge supported me throughout my studies and in achieving the MCIPS designation. My objective was to achieve the designation as recognition for my achievements in Procurement. CESA is an outstanding study center.
Marzia Storpioli
What Modules does this Qualification Cover
Module 1:
Managing teams & individuals – core (L5M1)
Module 2:
Managing supply chain risk – core (L5M2)
Module 3:
Managing contractual risk – core (L5M3)
Module 4:
Advanced contract & financial management – core (L5M4)
Module 5:
Managing ethical procurement & supply – core (L5M5)
Module 6:
Category management – elective (L5M6)
Module 7:
Achieving competitive advantage through the supply chain – elective (L5M7)
Module 8:
Project & change management – elective (L5M8)
Module 9:
Operation management – elective (L5M9)
Module 10:
Logistics management – elective (L5M10)
Module 11:
Advanced negotiation – elective (L5M15)
How Does Commerce Edge Support You
Course outcomes
Pre-recorded and live webinars and key concept workshops
Additional learning resources
(Key concepts Videos tutorials & case studies
Self-check progress questions
Knowledge Quizzes
Lesson plans, Tutor support and chat forums
Exam preparedness Workshops
