Level 4
Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations
Tutor-led course starting in September - reserve your place today
The Level 4 Diploma is the highest entry point to CIPS qualifications and is ideal if you have over 2+ years of relevant business experience.
If you are looking to develop a career in procurement and supply it provides the essential toolkit through technical skills, knowledge and competencies .
It is the first step to achieving MCIPS Chartered Status, the recognised professional standard in procurement and supply, and is an Ofqual regulated qualification that is the equivalent to a first year of an undergraduate degree.
Modules & Credits
To achieve the CIPS Level 4 award you will need 60 credits, made up of the eight core modules.
Level 4 Modules
Click for more information on the syllabus.
Learning Structure
Each module is made up of a number of credits.
Every 12 credit module includes:
- Five online 'live' tutor-led courses covering each learning outcome.
- Each session lasts 3 hours, giving a total of fifteen hours of tutor led learning per module
- A three hour revision session per module
- Learning contextualised to the public sector
- Online tutor support
- Copies of all learning materials & module course book
- Access to additional revision resources
Every 6 credit module includes:
- Three online 'live' tutor-led courses covering each learning outcome.
- Each session lasts 3 hours, giving a total of nine hours of tutor led learning per module
- A three hour revision session per module
- Learning contextualised to the public sector
- Online tutor support
- Copies of all learning materials & module course book
- Access to additional revision resources
Whilst every learner is different and learns at a different pace, in addition to the tutor led courses each learner will need to undertake significant additional self-study in order to prepare themselves for exams.
CIPS Level 4 Timetable 2025-26
All seminars will be from 9.30am until 12.30pm
| Module | Credits |
Seminar 1 |
Seminar 2 |
Seminar 3 |
Seminar 4 |
Seminar 5 |
Revision | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply |
12 |
23/09/25 |
30/09/25 |
07/10/25 |
14/10/25 |
28/10/25 |
11/11/25 |
18/11/25 |
|
Defining Business Needs |
6 |
25/11/25 |
02/12/25 |
12/12/25 |
|
|
13/01/26 |
19/01/26 |
|
Whole Asset Management |
6 |
09/12/25 |
16/12/25 |
22/12/25 |
|
|
13/01/26 |
19/01/26 |
|
Commercial Contracting |
6 |
27/01/26 |
03/02/26 |
10/02/26 |
|
03/03/26 |
09/03/26 |
|
|
Commercial Negotiation |
6 |
11/02/26 |
17/02/26 |
24/02/26 |
|
|
04/03/26 |
11/05/26 |
|
Supplier Relationships |
6 |
16/03/26 |
31/03/26 |
07/04/26 |
|
|
11/05/26 |
11/05/26 |
|
Ethical and Responsible Sourcing |
6 |
14/04/26 |
21/04/26 |
28/04/26 |
|
|
11/05/26 |
11/05/26 |
|
Procurement and Supply in Practice |
12 |
02/06/26 |
09/06/26 |
16/06/26 |
23/06/26 |
30/06/26 |
07/07/26 |
21/07/26 |
CIPS Exams
Exams are run by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). All eight Level 4 modules will be assessed by computer based exams using Constructive Responses (essay style) and Objective Responses (multiple choice) which can be sat remotely.
Cost
As a not-for-profit our CIPS training offers great value, competitive pricing for the public sector and ensures any surplus is reinvested back into front line services. For more information for individual or group learners please contact academy@bluelight.police.uk.
Booking
In order to aid learning, each cohort consists of a small group of learners from across the public sector. Therefore it is essential to reserve a space or register your interest as soon as possible using the links below.
For further information please contact: academy@bluelight.police.uk