CIPS Level 4 Corporate Training Programme – L4M1, L4M2 & L4M3

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A focused corporate training programme covering CIPS Level 4 modules L4M1, L4M2 and L4M3. The course combines practical procurement concepts, case-based learning, quizzes and exam-focused preparation to support effective application in the workplace.

Understand how procurement and supply activities create value across organisations, supply chains, warehousing and logistics operations.
Learn how to identify business needs and turn them into clear requirements and effective sourcing decisions.
Build a practical understanding of contracts, commercial terms and supplier agreements.
Strengthen awareness of ethical practice, responsible sourcing, sustainability and compliance.
Develop confidence in planning and conducting effective commercial negotiations.
Learn how to build, manage and improve supplier relationships for better performance and long-term value.
Understand how to manage assets and costs over their full life to support better decision-making.
Apply procurement and supply knowledge in practical workplace situations through case-based learning and business scenarios.

Course Content

CIPS L4M1

CIPS L4M1 Session 1 – 23 Sep 2026
CIPS L4M1 Session 2 – 28 Sep 2026
CIPS L4M1 Session 3 – 30 Sep 2026
CIPS L4M1 Session 4 – 05 Oct 2026
CIPS L4M1 Session 5 – 07 Oct 2026
CIPS L4M1 Session 6 – 12 Oct 2026
L4M1-Introduction — Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
L4M1-LO1-1: Working with Suppliers in Complex Supply Chains – Case Study
L4M1-LO1-2: Managing Logistics in Complex Supply Chains – Case Studies
L4M1-LO1-3: Logistic Management = Materials Management + Distribution Mnagement
L4M1-LO1-4: Managing Materials in Manufacturing Operations – Case Study
L4M1-LO1-5: Is Waste Management Part of Procurement and Supply Chain Responsibilities?
L4M1-LO1-6: How to discuss Five Rights of Procurement ( The main sources of added value) ?
L4M1-LO1-7: Can You Explain—and Control—Your Prices?
L4M1-LO1-8: TCO equation explained – Case study
L4M1-LO1-9: Do You Really Know What Whole-Life Asset Management Is?

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L4M1-LO1-10: How Do Contractual Obligations Support the Rights of Procurement and Supply? – Case study
L4M1-LO1-11: What Is Value for Money (VfM), and How Do We Achieve It?
L4M1-LO1-12: How Do We Achieve the Right Price – Without Compromising Value?
L4M1-LO1-13: How Should Capital Purchasing Be Performed Effectively?
L4M1-LO1-14: How to discuss Procurement categories ?
CIPS L4M1 LO1 – Check Point
L4M1-LO2-1: When Should You Use an RFQ or an ITT in Procurement?
L4M1-LO2-2: Applying Stage 4 – Pre-Procurement Market Testing – Case study
L4M1-LO2-3: Stage 12: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in Practice
L4M1-LO2-4: Stage 13: Asset Management – Closing the Procurement Lifecycle
L4M1-LO2-5: CIPS Procurement Cycle: Pre-Contract Award Stages (1–8)
L4M1-LO2-6: From Tender Issue to Contract Commitment – Stages 7–9
L4M1-LO2-7: CIPS Procurement Cycle: Post-Contract Award Stages (9–13)
L4M1-LO2-14: How E-Procurement Can Improve the Asset Management Stage ?
L4M1-LO2-13: How Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Works ?
L4M1-LO2-12: The Role of the e-Catalogue in the Digital Procurement Platform (DPP) – Case Study
L4M1-LO2-11: Using SEDEX for Online Supplier Evaluation – Case Study
L4M1-LO2-10: E-Sourcing and Online Supplier Evaluation Systems in Healthcare Procurement
L4M1-LO2-9: Online Supplier Evaluation Systems (E-Questionnaires): A Practical Conversation
L4M1-LO2-8: The 4Ms Model of Supplier Relationship Management
CIPS L4M1 LO2 – Check Point
L4M1-LO3-1: Conflicts of Interest in Procurement: The Four Questions Every Professional Must Ask
L4M1-LO3-2: 4D Model : How to address potential conflict of interest ? – Case Study
L4M1-LO3-3: Code of Ethics in Procurement: Addressing Ethical Challenges in Chocolate Manufacturing
L4M1-LO3-4: Influences on Procurement Strategy
L4M1-LO3-5: What Could Be Included in Procedures for Procurement and Supply?
L4M1-LO3-6: The Involvement of Internal Functions and Personnel in the Sourcing Process
L4M1-LO3-7: Hybrid Procurement Structure – Shared Services in Local Authorities (Case Study)
L4M1-LO3-8: Becoming a Trusted Procurement Professional
L4M1-LO3-9: P2P Systems in Oil &Gas – Reducing Waste, Costs, and Strengthening Relationships
CIPS L4M1 LO3 – Check Point
L4M1-LO4-1: Differences Between Public, Private, and Third Sectors – Case study
L4M1-LO4-2: Sector Objectives and Their Impact on Procurement (Three case studies)
L4M1-LO4-3: Regulation and Compliance in Procurement : Why It Matters Across Sectors?
L4M1-LO4-4: Applying the 4Es Model to Achieve Value for Money
L4M1-LO4-5: Market and Sector-Specific Factors in Procurement (Retail, Manufacturing, and Services)
CIPS L4M1 LO4 – Check Point
L4M1-Big Picture — Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
Learning Outcome 1 Reflection
Learning Outcome 2 Reflection
Learning Outcome 3 Reflection
Learning Outcome 4 Reflection
Drill: CIPS Procurement Cycle – Stage 4 (Pre-procurement Market Testing & Engagement)
Drill: CIPS Procurement Cycle – Stage 13 (Asset Management)
CIPS L4M1 LO1 Mock Questions
CIPS L4M1 LO2 Mock Questions
CIPS L4M1 LO3 Mock Questions
CIPS L4M1 LO4 Mock Questions
CIPS L4M1 – Final Check Point

CIPS L4M2

L4M2 – Introduction— Defining Business Need
L4M2-LO1-1: Desk Research (Published Resources) – Using Secondary Data to Define Business Need
L4M2-LO1-2: Field Research (Primary Data) – Collecting First-Hand Market Intelligence
L4M2-LO1-3: How to Carry Out a Price Analysis ?
L4M2-LO1-4: Monte Carlo Analysis (WLC) – Managing Cost Uncertainty in Procurement Decisions
L4M2-LO1-5: Approaches to Budget Variances : Price and Quantity Variance
L4M2-LO1-6: Approaches to Budget Variances : Labour and Overhead Variance
CIPS L4M2 LO1 – Check Point
L4M2-LO2-1: STEEPLED Analysis – Market Analysis to Identify Trends, Opportunities, and Threats
L4M2-LO2-2: Segmentation Analysis – Understanding Supply Markets to Build Competitive Advantage
L4M2-LO2-3: Segment Analysis and Market Shaping in Procurement
L4M2-LO2-4: Porter’s Five Forces – Market Analysis that Reveals Opportunities & Threats
L4M2-LO2-5: Analysis of Organizatins (Value Chain Analysis – Understanding How Suppliers Create Cost and Value)
L4M2-LO2-6: Understanding and Managing Market Sectors – Practical Market Analysis for Procurement
CIPS L4M2 LO2 – Check Point
L4M2-LO3-1: Key Sections of Specifications for Through-Life Contracts
L4M2-LO3-2: How to Write a Description of Requirements (User Story Technique)
L4M2-LO3-3: Types of Acceptance Testing – Ensuring Requirements Are Met
L4M2-LO3-4: Implementing Standardisation – Reducing Part Variety to Improve Cost and Efficiency
CIPS L4M2 LO3- Check Point
L4M2-Big Picture- Defining Business Needs
Learning Outcome 1 Reflection
Learning Outcome 2 Reflection
Learning Outcome 3 Reflection
CIPS L4M2 Mock Exam 1: Defining Business Need
CIPS L4M2 Mock Exam 2: Defining Business Need
CIPS L4M2 Mock Exam 3: Defining Business Need
CIPS L4M2 Mock Exam 4: Defining Business Need
CIPS L4M2 Mock Exam 5: Defining Business Need
CIPS L4M2 Mock Exam 6: Defining Business Need

CIPS L4M3

L4M3-Introduction — Commercial Contracting
L4M3-LO1-1: When to Use ITT vs RFQ ?
L4M3-LO1-2: Finalising Contract Terms
L4M3-LO1-3: Examples of Pricing and other schedules (Attachments)
L4M3-LO1-4: Misrepresentations Made Pre-Contract Award
CIPS L4M3 LO1 – Check Point
L4M3-LO2-1: Developing Specifications and Market Dialogue
L4M3-LO2-2: Drafting Specifications as Binding Legal Documents (Cleaning Services)
L4M3-LO2-3: Defining KPI Data, Sources, and Control (Cleaning Services)
L4M3-LO2-4: Defining KPIs in Practice (Cleaning Services)
L4M3-LO2-5: Making the SLA Contractually Binding in Practice
CIPS L4M3 LO2 – Check Point
L4M3-LO3-1: Ineffective Standard Contract Terms
L4M3-LO3-2: Using Model Forms of Contract in Practice [FIDIC , NEC, etc]
L4M3-LO3-3: Liabilities and Indemnities in a Cleaning Services Contract
L4M3-LO3-4: Force Majeure in a Cleaning Services Contract
CIPS L4M3 LO3 – Check Point
L4M3 – Big Picture- Commercial Contracting
Learning Outcome 1 Reflection
Learning Outcome 2 Reflection
Learning Outcome 3 Reflection
CIPS L4M3 Mock Exam 1: Commercial Contracting
CIPS L4M3 Mock Exam 2: Commercial Contracting
CIPS L4M3 Mock Exam 3: Commercial Contracting
CIPS L4M3 Mock Exam 4: Commercial Contracting
CIPS L4M3 Mock Exam 5: Commercial Contracting
CIPS L4M3 Mock Exam 6: Commercial Contracting

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Course Content

CIPS L4M1

CIPS L4M1 Session 1 – 23 Sep 2026

CIPS L4M1 Session 2 – 28 Sep 2026

CIPS L4M1 Session 3 – 30 Sep 2026

CIPS L4M1 Session 4 – 05 Oct 2026

CIPS L4M1 Session 5 – 07 Oct 2026

CIPS L4M1 Session 6 – 12 Oct 2026

L4M1-Introduction — Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply

L4M1-LO1-1: Working with Suppliers in Complex Supply Chains – Case Study

L4M1-LO1-2: Managing Logistics in Complex Supply Chains – Case Studies

L4M1-LO1-3: Logistic Management = Materials Management + Distribution Mnagement

L4M1-LO1-4: Managing Materials in Manufacturing Operations – Case Study

L4M1-LO1-5: Is Waste Management Part of Procurement and Supply Chain Responsibilities?

L4M1-LO1-6: How to discuss Five Rights of Procurement ( The main sources of added value) ?

L4M1-LO1-7: Can You Explain—and Control—Your Prices?

L4M1-LO1-8: TCO equation explained – Case study

L4M1-LO1-9: Do You Really Know What Whole-Life Asset Management Is?

L4M1-LO1-10: How Do Contractual Obligations Support the Rights of Procurement and Supply? – Case study

L4M1-LO1-11: What Is Value for Money (VfM), and How Do We Achieve It?

L4M1-LO1-12: How Do We Achieve the Right Price – Without Compromising Value?

L4M1-LO1-13: How Should Capital Purchasing Be Performed Effectively?

L4M1-LO1-14: How to discuss Procurement categories ?

CIPS L4M1 LO1 – Check Point

L4M1-LO2-1: When Should You Use an RFQ or an ITT in Procurement?

L4M1-LO2-2: Applying Stage 4 – Pre-Procurement Market Testing – Case study

L4M1-LO2-3: Stage 12: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in Practice

L4M1-LO2-4: Stage 13: Asset Management – Closing the Procurement Lifecycle

L4M1-LO2-5: CIPS Procurement Cycle: Pre-Contract Award Stages (1–8)

L4M1-LO2-6: From Tender Issue to Contract Commitment – Stages 7–9

L4M1-LO2-7: CIPS Procurement Cycle: Post-Contract Award Stages (9–13)

L4M1-LO2-14: How E-Procurement Can Improve the Asset Management Stage ?

L4M1-LO2-13: How Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Works ?

L4M1-LO2-12: The Role of the e-Catalogue in the Digital Procurement Platform (DPP) – Case Study

L4M1-LO2-11: Using SEDEX for Online Supplier Evaluation – Case Study

L4M1-LO2-10: E-Sourcing and Online Supplier Evaluation Systems in Healthcare Procurement

L4M1-LO2-9: Online Supplier Evaluation Systems (E-Questionnaires): A Practical Conversation

L4M1-LO2-8: The 4Ms Model of Supplier Relationship Management

CIPS L4M1 LO2 – Check Point

L4M1-LO3-1: Conflicts of Interest in Procurement: The Four Questions Every Professional Must Ask

L4M1-LO3-2: 4D Model : How to address potential conflict of interest ? – Case Study

L4M1-LO3-3: Code of Ethics in Procurement: Addressing Ethical Challenges in Chocolate Manufacturing

L4M1-LO3-4: Influences on Procurement Strategy

L4M1-LO3-5: What Could Be Included in Procedures for Procurement and Supply?

L4M1-LO3-6: The Involvement of Internal Functions and Personnel in the Sourcing Process

L4M1-LO3-7: Hybrid Procurement Structure – Shared Services in Local Authorities (Case Study)

L4M1-LO3-8: Becoming a Trusted Procurement Professional

L4M1-LO3-9: P2P Systems in Oil &Gas – Reducing Waste, Costs, and Strengthening Relationships

CIPS L4M1 LO3 – Check Point

L4M1-LO4-1: Differences Between Public, Private, and Third Sectors – Case study

L4M1-LO4-2: Sector Objectives and Their Impact on Procurement (Three case studies)

L4M1-LO4-3: Regulation and Compliance in Procurement : Why It Matters Across Sectors?

L4M1-LO4-4: Applying the 4Es Model to Achieve Value for Money

L4M1-LO4-5: Market and Sector-Specific Factors in Procurement (Retail, Manufacturing, and Services)

CIPS L4M1 LO4 – Check Point

L4M1-Big Picture — Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply

Learning Outcome 1 Reflection

Learning Outcome 2 Reflection

Learning Outcome 3 Reflection

Learning Outcome 4 Reflection

Drill: CIPS Procurement Cycle – Stage 4 (Pre-procurement Market Testing & Engagement)

Drill: CIPS Procurement Cycle – Stage 13 (Asset Management)

CIPS L4M1 LO1 Mock Questions

CIPS L4M1 LO2 Mock Questions

CIPS L4M1 LO3 Mock Questions

CIPS L4M1 LO4 Mock Questions

CIPS L4M1 – Final Check Point

CIPS L4M2

L4M2 – Introduction— Defining Business Need

L4M2-LO1-1: Desk Research (Published Resources) – Using Secondary Data to Define Business Need

L4M2-LO1-2: Field Research (Primary Data) – Collecting First-Hand Market Intelligence

L4M2-LO1-3: How to Carry Out a Price Analysis ?

L4M2-LO1-4: Monte Carlo Analysis (WLC) – Managing Cost Uncertainty in Procurement Decisions

L4M2-LO1-5: Approaches to Budget Variances : Price and Quantity Variance

L4M2-LO1-6: Approaches to Budget Variances : Labour and Overhead Variance

CIPS L4M2 LO1 – Check Point

L4M2-LO2-1: STEEPLED Analysis – Market Analysis to Identify Trends, Opportunities, and Threats

L4M2-LO2-2: Segmentation Analysis – Understanding Supply Markets to Build Competitive Advantage