CIPS Level 4 Day Course Timetable, Colchester
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 Colchester 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: Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, University of Essex, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3Z
| L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management | 14/10/25 (online AM) | Learn about methods of inventory management, analysis and the process of idea through to disposal. | |
| 21/10/25 (Online AM) | |||
| 28/10/25 (Mock) | |||
| 03/11/25 (Full day in person) | |||
| Exam | November Exams | ||
| L4M6 Supplier Relationships | 09/12/2025 (Online AM) | Relationships with suppliers is key to success. Here you'll learn how to establish and develop those relationships. | |
| 16/12/2025 (Online AM) | |||
| 06/01/26 (Mock) | |||
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14/01/26 (Full day in person) |
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| Exam | W/C 19/01 | ||
| L4M2 Defining Business Needs | 10/02/2026 (Online AM) | Learn to, and practice, devising business cases as well as understanding the role of market management and competative forces. | |
| 17/02/2026 (Online AM) | |||
| 24/02/2026 (Mock Exam) | |||
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04/03/2026 (Full day in person) |
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| Exam | W/C 10/03/26 | ||
| L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply | 21/04/26 (Online AM) | In this module you'll learn how to identify key stakeholders, analyse the procurement cycle, and evaluate added value. | |
| 28/04/26 (Online AM) | |||
| 05/05/26 (Online AM) | |||
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13/05/26 (Full day in person) |
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| Exam | W/C 18/05/26 | ||
| L4M5 Commercial Negotiation | 16/06/26(Online AM) | You'll learn the prepare and carry out negotations as well as how to analyse approaches, prepare for them, and be successful. | |
| 23/06/26 (Online AM) | |||
| 30/06/26 (Mock Exam) | |||
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08/07/26 (Full day in person) |
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| Exam | W/C 13/07/26 | ||
| L4M3 Commercial Contracting | 11/08/26 (Online AM) | Learn the key elements and legal aspects of formal commercial contracts, as well as the KPIs included in contracts. | |
| 18/08/26 (Online AM) | |||
| 25/08/26 (Mock Exam) | |||
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02/09/26 (Full day in person) |
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| Exam | W/C 11/09/26 | ||
| L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing | 13/10/26 (Online AM) | You'll study the options and processes available for sourcing with suppliers. You'll also look at the legal and ethical implications of sustainability. | |
| 20/10/26 (Online AM) | |||
| 27/10/26 (Mock Exam) | |||
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04/11/26 (Full day in person) |
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| Exam | W/C 09/11/26 | ||
| L4M8 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply | TBC (Online AM) | Demonstrate the practical application of the procurement cycle as a key part of the business fuction | |
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| TBC (Mock Exam) | |||
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TBC (Full day in person) |
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| Exam | March Exams | ||