CIPS L6M5 - Strategic Programme Leadership (updated 2026)

About this course

This qualification is the essential toolkit for anyone planning a career in procurement and supply. Developed and written using the Procurement and Supply cycle as it’s focus, it is at the same level as the third year of an undergraduate degree course. It’s suitable for those who are successful in completing the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply and represents the final level of CIPS qualifications for those working towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.Building on the knowledge and skills learned at the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, you will be able to demonstrate strategic knowledge and leadership skills and find solutions to complex problems. It is designed to develop transferable workplace skills such as excellent communication and the ability to work in and lead a team. Employers have identified that the ability to think strategically and lead and influence policy and thinking are essential for progression.The course contains carefully crafted questions and answers based on the content of the study guide - these are not passed questions from real CIPS exams as these are no longer issued by CIPS and would be an infringement of copyright. It serves as a revision of the content, theory and topics which would be beneficial in providing a good answer in the real exam, underpinned by relevant models and theories.Who this course is for:· Learners who are taking the CIPS Exams for CIPS L6M5 Strategic Programme Leadership· Learners who wish to pass the CIPS exams.· Learners who want to gain confidence in passing the examsModule purposeOn completion of this module, learners will be able to assess contracting requirements and approaches to the leadership of major strategic programmes and evaluate the role that organisational culture has to play on achieving overall success.Module AimsMajor programmes are a

Course objectives

• prepare learners for CIPS L6M5 exams
• enhance confidence in passing the CIPS exams
• explore leadership approaches in strategic programme management