What's in the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement

The Level 6 Professional Diploma is worth 60 credits: four core modules (42 credits) and three electives chosen from six (18 credits). The core modules are constructed-response exams (3 hours, or 2 hours for L6M4); the electives are 1.5-hour objective-response exams.

Module Type Exam Length Credits Practice
L6M1 Strategic Ethical Leadership Core Written (CR) 3 h 12 Practise L6M1→
L6M2 Global Commercial Strategy Core Written (CR) 3 h 12 Practise L6M2→
L6M3 Global Strategic Supply Chain Management Core Written (CR) 3 h 12 Practise L6M3→
L6M4 Future Strategic Challenges for the Profession Core Written (CR) 2 h 6 Practise L6M4→
L6M5 Strategic Programme Leadership Elective Multiple choice (OR) 1.5 h 6 Practise L6M5→
L6M7 Commercial Data Management Elective Multiple choice (OR) 1.5 h 6 Practise L6M7→
L6M8 Innovation in Procurement and Supply Elective Multiple choice (OR) 1.5 h 6 Practise L6M8→
L6M9 Supply Network Design Elective Multiple choice (OR) 1.5 h 6 Practise L6M9→
L6M10 Global Logistics Strategy Elective Multiple choice (OR) 1.5 h 6 Practise L6M10→
L6M11 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Principles Elective Multiple choice (OR) 1.5 h 6 Practise L6M11→

Module facts from the official CIPS syllabi. OR = objective response, CR = constructed response.

Level 6 courses

Each course unlocks every timed practice paper for one module. Start with the free paper, then unlock full access when you're ready.

How it works

  1. Pick a module. Open its course and start the free paper, no card needed.
  2. Sit it like the real exam. A timer runs while you work, and the questions follow the real exam's style.
  3. 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 6?

Seven: the four core modules L6M1 to L6M4 (42 credits) plus three electives chosen from six (18 credits), making the 60 credits of the Professional Diploma.

Which CIPS Level 6 exams are written?

All four core modules are constructed-response (written) exams: L6M1, L6M2 and L6M3 last 3 hours and L6M4 lasts 2 hours. The electives are 1.5-hour objective-response (multiple-choice) exams.

What is the CIPS Level 6 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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