L5M5 Exam Information and Outline
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Core
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
L5M5 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Exam Format
- Computer-based examination with constructed-response questions; 3 hours
- LO1: Understand Ethical Practice in Procurement and Supply
- CIPS Code of Conduct and ethical standards
- Ethical dilemmas, conflicts of interest and fraud
- LO2: Understand Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chains
- Sustainability, the triple bottom line and ESG
- Human rights, modern slavery and labour standards
- LO3: Understand Legislative and Regulatory Compliance
- Bribery and corruption legislation
- Environmental and labour regulations
- LO4: Develop Approaches to Monitoring and Improving Ethical Performance
- Supplier codes of conduct, audits and certifications
- Transparency, reporting and remediation