CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
CIPS Level 5 Practice Exams
Practise the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply with timed, auto-marked papers for the core modules and the most popular electives, written to the official syllabus. These are exam-style practice papers modelled on the real exams, not official CIPS papers.
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17 free papers across 11 modules. No payment needed.
What's in the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
The Level 5 Advanced Diploma is worth 60 credits: five core modules (42 credits) and three electives (18 credits). L5M1 and L5M4 are 3-hour constructed-response exams; the other core modules and the electives are 1.5-hour objective-response exams.
| Module | Exam | Length | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| L5M1 Managing Teams and Individuals | Written (CR) | 3 h | Practise L5M1→ |
| L5M2 Managing Supply Chain Risk | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M2→ |
| L5M3 Managing Contractual Risk | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M3→ |
| L5M4 Advanced Contract and Financial Management | Written (CR) | 3 h | Practise L5M4→ |
| L5M5 Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M5→ |
| L5M6 Category Management | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M6→ |
| L5M7 Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M7→ |
| L5M8 Project and Change Management | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M8→ |
| L5M9 Operations Management | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M9→ |
| L5M10 Logistics Management | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M10→ |
| L5M15 Advanced Negotiation | Multiple choice (OR) | 1.5 h | Practise L5M15→ |
Module facts from the official CIPS syllabi. OR = objective response, CR = constructed response.
Level 5 courses
Each course unlocks every timed practice paper for one module. Start with the free paper, then unlock full access when you're ready.
CIPS L5M2 Managing Supply Chain Risk
CIPS L5M5 Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply
CIPS L5M6 Category Management
CIPS L5M3 Managing Contractual Risk
CIPS L5M8 Project and Change Management
CIPS L5M9 Operations Management
CIPS L5M7 Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain
CIPS L5M15 Advanced Negotiation
CIPS L5M10 Logistics Management
CIPS L5M1 Managing Teams and Individuals
CIPS L5M4 Advanced Contract and Financial Management
How it works
- Pick a module. Open its course and start the free paper, no card needed.
- Sit it like the real exam. A timer runs while you work, and the questions follow the real exam's style.
- See where you stand. Multiple-choice papers are marked the moment you submit, with an explanation for every answer.
Frequently asked questions
How many modules do I need for CIPS Level 5?
Eight: the five core modules L5M1 to L5M5 (42 credits) plus three electives (18 credits), making the 60 credits of the Advanced Diploma.
Which CIPS Level 5 exams are written?
L5M1 Managing Teams and Individuals and L5M4 Advanced Contract and Financial Management are 3-hour constructed-response (written) exams. L5M2, L5M3, L5M5 and the electives are 1.5-hour objective-response (multiple-choice) exams.
What is the CIPS Level 5 pass mark?
Objective-response (OR) exams are multiple choice and need 70% to pass. Constructed-response (CR) exams are written answers, graded 50% Pass, 60% Merit and 75% Distinction.
Are these the official CIPS past papers?
No. CIPS does not publish its live exam papers. Gradezup papers are original exam-style practice papers written to the official module syllabus and modelled on the style and difficulty of the real exams, with answers and explanations for every question.
Can I try a paper for free?
Yes. Most courses include at least one free paper you can sit straight away, so you can see the format and your score before you enrol. Enrolling unlocks every paper in that module, with lifetime access.
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17 free papers across 11 modules. No payment needed.