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Level 6 -Professional Diploma in Procurement
and Supply
Level 5 - Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Level
4 -Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Level
3 - Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operation
Level
2 - Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
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Assessment and examinations
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Each Level of study requires
candidates to successfully pass five modules (sometimes also known
as units).
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Each module at Level 2 and Level 3 is
assessed by a two hour paper with 60 multiple choice questions. Each
module at Levels 4, 5 and 6 is assessed by a three hour written
examination paper with four compulsory questions, sometimes based on
a case study. (Please see chart below) CIPS examinations are paper
based and are to be written by hand.
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Exam papers are written and marked by
CIPS, not by the institute or college you might be studying through.
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Exams are scheduled by CIPS at set
times during the year. These are currently during the third weeks of
May, July and November each year but if you are taking exams in the
UK, additional sittings may be possible. Exam timetables cannot be
varied under any circumstances.
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Candidates may enter for as many
module exams as they wish in one sitting, however they should check
that the scheduled timings for each are different.
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Before you can sit any CIPS exam, you
have to be a registered Student Member of CIPS for which a fee is
charged, depending on your location. For information on how to join
CIPS, please visit the web page ---here---. Fees
for Student Membership can be paid online directly to CIPS using a
credit card or you can submit a hard copy Membership Application
Form by post with payment by Sterling cheque or draft.
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CIPS also charge a fee for candidates
to enrol on their exams. This fee covers the printing of your exam
papers, sending the papers to your selected exam venue and
collecting them after you have sat the exams. The fee also covers
the marking of your written answer papers. For information on
current CIPS exam enrolment fees in different locations, please
visit ---here---. [External
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make sure that you check for the correct geographical location.
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Registered Members of CIPS can pay
exam enrolment fees online through the CIPS web site using a credit
card or submit a hard copy enrolment form by post with payment by
Sterling cheque or draft.
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There are approved exam venues around
the world. They can be found on the CIPS web site ---here--- [External
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please make sure that you check for the correct geographical
location.
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In addition to the exam enrolment fees
which are paid to CIPS, the venue where you sit your exams will
normally change you a fee for invigilation. You will need to ask
them how much they will charge for the invigilation of each two hour
or three hour exam.
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CIPS has deadlines for exam enrolment.
Normally, you will need to enrol at least two months before each
exam sitting. Deadlines are listed on the CIPS exam enrolment
forms and on their web site.
Examination pass marks
The following pass marks and grade bands will apply to all units at Levels
4, 5 and 6
(plus the AC3 workflow module at Level 3).
* Distinction 75 - 100%
* Merit 60
- 74%
* Pass 50 - 59%
* Fail 0 - 49%
At Level 2 and Level 3 a pass mark of 75% is required for each
module (for AC3 workflow module, see above).
Additionally, in order to pass, 75% must be achieved for each of
the sections within these exams.
It should be noted that the exit award at each Level
is not graded.
Exam format at each level
Professional Diploma in procurement & supply
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Unit |
Exam format (3 hours). Pass mark 50% |
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PD1 Leadership |
Unseen case of around 500 words and four questions each worth 25
marks, each testing a different learning outcome. Questions should
be answered within the context of the case. |
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PD2 Corporate & business strategy |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
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PD3 Strategic SCM |
Pre-released case. The case will be 12-15 pages long and based on
a realistic organisation. The case is published on the website at
least four weeks in advance of the exam date to allow candidates
to analyse the information and prepare for the exam. The exam is
open-book and there will be four exam questions each worth 25
marks, each testing a different learning outcome. Questions should
be answered within the context of the case. |
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PD4 Supply chain diligence |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
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PD5 Programme & project management |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
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PD6 Legal aspects (UK) |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
Advanced Diploma in procurement & supply
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Unit |
Exam
format (3 hours). Pass mark 50% |
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AD1 Management |
Unseen case of around 500 words and four questions each worth 25
marks, each testing a different learning outcome. Questions should
be answered within the context of the case. |
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AD2 Managing risks |
Unseen case of around 500 words and four questions each worth 25
marks, each testing a different learning outcome. Questions should
be answered within the context of the case. |
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AD3 Improving competitiveness |
Pre-released case. The case will be 12-15 pages long and based on
a realistic organisation. The case is published on the website at
least four weeks in advance of the exam date to allow candidates
to analyse the information and prepare for the exam. The exam is
open-book and there will be four exam questions each worth 25
marks, each testing a different learning outcome. Questions should
be answered within the context of the case. |
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AD4 Category management |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
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AD5 Sustainability |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
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AD6 Operations management |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
Diploma in procurement & supply
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Unit |
Exam format (3 hours). Pass mark 50% |
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D1 Contexts |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
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D2 Business needs |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
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D3 Sourcing |
Unseen case of around 500 words and five questions each worth 20
marks, each testing a different learning outcome. Questions should
be answered within the context of the case. |
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D4 Negotiating and contracting |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
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D5 Managing contracts and relationships |
Four exam questions each worth 25 marks, each testing a different
learning outcome. |
Advanced Certificate in procurement & supply operations
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Unit |
Exam format (2 hours) |
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AC1 Environments |
60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Select one correct answer
from four options. There will be 20 MCQs testing each learning
outcome. Pass mark 75%. |
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AC2 Operations |
60 MCQs. Select one correct answer from four options. There will
be 20 MCQs testing each learning outcome. Pass mark 75%. |
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AC3 Workflow |
Practical written exam with four exam questions each worth 25
marks, each testing a different learning outcome. The questions
are designed to simulate tasks which might be undertaken in the
work environment. Pass mark 50%. |
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AC4 Inventory and logistics |
60 MCQs. Select one correct answer from four options. There will
be 20 MCQs testing each learning outcome. Pass mark 75%. |
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AC5 Relationships |
60 MCQs. Select one correct answer from four options. There will
be 20 MCQs testing each learning outcome. Pass mark 75%. |
Certificate in procurement & supply operations
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Unit |
Exam format (2 hours). Pass mark 75%. |
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NC1 Principles |
60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Select one correct answer
from four options. There will be 15 MCQs testing each learning
outcome. |
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NC2 Functions |
60 MCQs. Select one correct answer from four options. There will
be 20 MCQs testing each learning outcome. |
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NC3 Processes |
60 MCQs. Select one correct answer from four options. There will
be 20 MCQs testing each learning outcome. |
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NC4 Administration |
60 MCQs. Select one correct answer from four options. There will
be 20 MCQs testing each learning outcome. |
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NC5 Stakeholders |
60 MCQs. Select one correct answer from four options. There will
be 15 MCQs testing each learning outcome. |
Key dates
All exam entry closure dates as well as timetables with starting times
for each scheduled exam can be found on the CIPS web site. These are
published by CIPS each July for a complete 12 month period. CIPS will
also identify when exam results are due to be published and how long
it takes to send certificates to candidates who successfully complete
all five modules for any qualification. Please note that certificates
are not awarded for individual modules.
Exam enrollment
Candidates can use their
Student Membership Number to log onto the CIPS web site and enrol for
exams online. Alternatively, a hard copy enrolment form can be
downloaded from the CIPS web site, completed and sent to CIPS by post
of fax. Either way, payment must be made to CIPS at the time of
enrolment in order for requests to be processed.
Assessment Guides
CIPS have prepared
Assessment Guides and tips on how to prepare for their exams at
different levels.
They can be found on the
CIPS web site ---here--- [External Link; New
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MCG - CIPS Exam Centre Number - 005031578
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