About Course
Ethical and Responsible Sourcing (L4M4) explains the options and processes for sourcing from external suppliers while examining the impact of sustainability and ethics on sourcing decisions.
Course Content
CIPS L4M4 LO1 Understand options for sourcing requirements from suppliers
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CIPS L4M4 LO1 : Live Session Recording 21 Apr 2026 (New)
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CIPS L4M4 LO1 Presentation 21 Apr 2026 (New)
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The Role of Intracompany Trading
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Understanding Business Concepts and Procurement Structures
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Using Supplier Financial Information in Sourcing Decisions (Profit & Loss statement)
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Using Cash Flow Statements in Supplier Due Diligence
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Using the Balance Sheet in Supplier Due Diligence
CIPS L4M4 LO2 Understand the key processes that can be applied to the analysis of potential external suppliers
CIPS L4M4 LO3 Understand compliance issues when sourcing from suppliers
First Round Assignment
CIPS L4M4 Mock Questions
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Student Ratings & Reviews
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Good explanation and with sharing of experience help me to get the knowledge
Good explanation and with sharing of experience help me to get the knowledge
The course content is clear, well organised, and engaging, with useful interactive elements included.
Great job
The part I benefited from the most was ESG, as it expanded my understanding of how procurement is linked to long term impact and corporate responsibility.
What distinguished the course was its excellent balance between theory and practical real life examples, including both local contexts and global perspectives. The training approach was not based on memorization but on understanding core concepts and building a strong knowledge foundation, which made advanced topics much easier to understand later.
Special thanks to Eng.Ahmed Karrar and everyone involved at Itqan Center for the excellent organization and continuous support for learners.