CIPS Level 4 Day Course Timetable, Chelmsford

A combination of online and in person classes mean you can balance your CIPS study around work, home, and anything else you like.

At our Peterborough courses 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 and mock exams run 9:30 - 12:30
In person days run 9:30-4

Location: Civic Centre, Duke St, Chelmsford CM1 1JE

L4M5 Commercial Negotiation TBC (Online AM) You'll learn the prepare and carry out negotations as well as how to analyse approaches, prepare for them, and be successful. 
TBC (Online AM)
TBC (Mock Exam)

TBC (Full day in person)

Exam W/C 10/11/25 (estimated)
L4M6 Supplier Relationships TBC Relationships with suppliers is key to success. Here you'll learn how to establish and develop those relationships. 
TBC
TBC
TBC
Exam Exam March '26
L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management TBC Learn about methods of inventory management, analysis and the process of idea through to disposal. 
TBC
TbC
TBC
Exam May Exams
L4M2 Defining Business Needs 03/12/24 (Online AM) Learn to, and practice, devising business cases as well as understanding the role of market management and competative forces. 
10/12/24 (Online AM)
07/01/25 (Mock Exam)

15/01/25 (Full day in person)

Exam W/C 10/03/25
L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply 04/02/25 (Online AM)  In this module you'll learn how to identify key stakeholders, analyse the procurement cycle, and evaluate added value.
11/02/25 (Online AM)
19/02/25 (Full day in person)

26/02/25 (Full day in person)

Exam 18/03/25 2pm
L4M8 Procurement and Supply In Practice 01/04/25 (Online AM) Demonstrate the practical application of the procurement cycle as a key part of the business fuction.
08/04/25 (Online AM)
22/04/25 (Full day in person)

30/04/25 (Full day in person)

Exam 21/05/25 2pm
L4M3 Commercial Contracting 03/06/25 (Online AM) Learn the key elements and legal aspects of formal commercial contracts, as well as the KPIs included in contracts. 
10/06/25 (Online AM)
17/06/25 (Full day in person)

25/06/25 (Full day in person)

Exam W/C 14/07/25
L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing 19/08/25 (Online AM) You'll study the options and processes available for sourcing with suppliers. You'll also look at hte legal and ethical implications of sustainability.
26/08/25 (Online AM)
02/09/25 (Full day in person)

10/09/25 (Full day in person)

Exam W/C 15/09/25