E-Procurement: E-Tendering & Negotiation is a 40-hour course that covers traditional procurement practices and the transition to modern e-procurement systems. The course focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier selection and evaluation, e-procurement development, e-quotations, e-tendering, purchasing workflows, negotiation techniques, e-procurement management, security, contract law, electronic signatures, and integration of e-procurement systems into business processes.

Logistics and Supply Chain with Risk Management is an 8-hour training course designed to build practical knowledge of logistics and supply chain management, including capacity planning, demand management, inventory deployment, logistics network design, reverse logistics, sustainability, and supply chain risk mitigation. The course also covers the use of technologies such as RFID and barcoding to improve supply chain visibility and support risk management. Interactive case studies, simulations, and group discussions are used to help participants apply these concepts to practical supply chain scenarios.

Innovation in Procurement and Supply (L6M8) is an elective module within the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply. The module focuses on how procurement and supply leaders can support supplier development, improvement and innovation across the supply chain. It covers cross-functional working, supplier collaboration, technology, data analytics, procurement improvement tools, innovation incentives, environmentally sensitive design and green procurement. The module is designed for procurement and supply leaders who need to understand the techniques available to drive improvement and innovation and the environmental factors that influence these initiatives.

Operations Management (L5M9) is an elective module within the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply. The module develops an understanding of operations management and its relationship with the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains. It covers operations strategy, performance objectives, process design, capacity and resource planning, quality management, reliability, performance measurement and continuous improvement across different organisational environments.

Logistics Management (L5M10) is an elective module within the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply. It develops knowledge of logistics management and its contribution to supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. The module covers integrated logistics, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, packaging, logistics technology, capacity planning and control, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), and reverse logistics. It also examines how logistics can support customer service and competitive advantage.

The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is an internationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated professional qualification designed to develop the technical knowledge and practical skills required for a career in procurement and supply. The qualification covers the complete procurement and supply cycle, including procurement strategy, defining business needs, commercial contracting, ethical and responsible sourcing, negotiation, supplier relationships, whole-life asset management and practical application. It comprises eight compulsory modules worth 60 credits and provides a pathway towards the CIPS professional qualifications and MCIPS Chartered Status.

Procurement and Supply in Practice (L4M8) is the final core module of the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply and is designed to bring together the knowledge and skills developed across the earlier modules. The course focuses on applying the CIPS Procurement Cycle, procurement processes, whole-life asset management, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in practical workplace contexts. CIPS strongly recommends taking this module last because it requires learners to integrate and apply procurement and supply concepts across different sectors and industries.

Ethical and Responsible Sourcing (L4M4) is a core module of the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply. The module develops knowledge of sourcing options, supplier selection and evaluation, tendering, financial analysis, compliance and international sourcing. It also examines the environmental, social, governance and ethical considerations that influence sourcing decisions, including responsible sourcing practices, supplier monitoring, audits and sustainability goals.

Commercial Contracting (L4M3) is a core module of the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply. The module develops knowledge of the legal principles involved in forming commercial contracts, contractual documentation, specifications, key performance indicators (KPIs), contractual terms and pricing arrangements. It helps procurement and supply professionals understand how contracts should be clearly defined, legally aligned and structured to support effective commercial relationships with suppliers.

The CIPS Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply (L4M1) module provides an overview of the scope and strategic influence of procurement and supply within an organisation. Based on the CIPS Procurement Cycle, the module covers sources of added value, procurement and supply chain management, sourcing processes, organisational infrastructure, stakeholder management, electronic procurement systems and compliance requirements across different sectors. It is a core module of the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply and is recommended by CIPS as the starting module for the qualification.