CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations — Dubai, UAE
A-Level Equivalent · 4 Core + 1 Elective · 6-9 Months · Ethical Sourcing
The CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is the second-tier qualification of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), equivalent to A-Level. The current qualification has 4 core modules plus 1 elective, covering procurement environments, ethical sourcing, contract administration, teamwork and a selected operational specialism. It suits junior procurement professionals building operational capability.
The CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is the next qualification after Level 2 and is suited to people building operational procurement capability. The current structure is 4 core modules plus 1 elective, for 5 modules and 30 credits in total.
Current CIPS Level 3 modules
Current CIPS Level 3 core and elective structure
| Code | Module | Status |
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| L3M1 | Procurement and Supply Environments | Core |
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| L3M2 | Ethical Procurement and Supply | Core |
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| L3M3 | Contract Administration | Core |
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| L3M4 | Team Dynamics and Change | Core |
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| L3M5 | Socially Responsible Procurement | One available elective; complete one elective specified by CIPS |
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CIPS Level 3 key facts
CIPS Level 3 qualification facts
| Structure | 4 core modules plus 1 elective, 30 credits |
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| Assessment | Computer-based Objective Response exams; official OR pass mark 70% |
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| Progression | CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply |
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| Study options | Online, blended, or in-person in Dubai |
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Check the latest official CIPS qualification specification for the current elective list, exam duration and booking timetable.