CIPS Level 4 Day Course Timetable, Online
Cohort 1

Online classes are a great way to balance CIPS study around work, home, and anything else while still working in a group.

You’ll meet a range of subject specialist tutors, so you’ll get get lots of real life examples and industry insight for each module.

Online sessions run 13:30- 16:30
Mock exams run 9:30 - 12:30

Location: Wherever you are

L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply TBC  In this module you'll learn how to identify key stakeholders, analyse the procurement cycle, and evaluate added value.
Exam March 2026

Group Split: You will be told if you’re in the M5 or M8 Group ahead of time.

L4M5 Commercial Negotiation 02/04/25 You'll learn the prepare and carry out negotations as well as how to analyse approaches, prepare for them, and be successful. 
15/04/25
22/04/25
28/04/25
Exam 12/05/25
L4M8 Procurement and Supply In Practice 14/10/25 Demonstrate the practical application of the procurement cycle as a key part of the business fuction.
21/10/25
28/10/25
03/11/25
Exam W/C 17/10/25
L4M3 Commercial Contracting 03/06/25 Learn the key elements and legal aspects of formal commercial contracts, as well as the KPIs included in contracts.
10/06/25
17/06/25
23/06/25
Exam W/C 14/07/25
L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing 19/08/25 You'll study the options and processes available for sourcing with suppliers. You'll also look at the legal and ethical implications of sustainability.
26/08/25
02/09/25

08/09/25

Exam W/C 15/09/25

Group Split: You will be told if you’re in the M7 or M8 Group ahead of time.

L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management 14/10/25 Learn about methods of inventory management, analysis and the process of idea through to disposal. 
21/10/25
28/10/25
03/11/25
Exam W/C 10/11/25
L4M6 Supplier Relationships 13/01/26 Relationships with suppliers is key to success. Here you'll learn how to establish and develop those relationships. 
20/01/26
27/01/26
02/02/26
Exam W/C 09/03/26
Note: these sessions are 9.30 - 12.30
L4M8 Procurement and Supply In Practice 08/04/25 Demonstrate the practical application of the procurement cycle as a key part of the business fuction.
22/04/25
29/04/25

07/05/25

Exam 21/05/25 2pm
L4M2 Defining Business Needs 10/02/26 Learn to, and practice, devising business cases as well as understanding the role of market management and competative forces.  
17/02/26
24/02/26
02/03/26
Exam W/C 09/03/26