CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply — Dubai, UAE
First Year Undergraduate Equivalent · 8 Modules · 9-12 Months · 98% Pass Rate
The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is the operational-tier qualification of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. LISRC delivers Level 4 over 9–12 months across 8 modules covering strategic sourcing, contract management, ethics, negotiation, supplier relationships, and category strategy. The most popular CIPS qualification worldwide and the most requested by UAE employers including ADNOC, Emirates, DP World, and Mubadala. 98% pass rate at LISRC.
The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is the operational-tier qualification of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. At LISRC in Dubai it is delivered over 9-12 months across 8 modules (L4M1-L4M8) covering sourcing, contracting, ethics, negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy, and leads on to the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma.
CIPS Level 4 Diploma modules
The Diploma comprises 8 compulsory modules, coded L4M1 to L4M8, each assessed by its own exam in a mixed format (multiple choice and short answer).
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply - module list and assessment format
| Module |
Type / format |
| L4M1 - Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply |
Compulsory module; exam (mixed: multiple choice + short answer) |
| L4M2 - Defining Business Need |
Compulsory module; exam (mixed: multiple choice + short answer) |
| L4M3 - Commercial Contracting |
Compulsory module; exam (mixed: multiple choice + short answer) |
| L4M4 - Ethical and Responsible Procurement |
Compulsory module; exam (mixed: multiple choice + short answer) |
| L4M5 - Commercial Negotiation |
Compulsory module; exam (mixed: multiple choice + short answer) |
| L4M6 - Supplier Relationships |
Compulsory module; exam (mixed: multiple choice + short answer) |
| L4M7 - Whole Life Asset Management |
Compulsory module; exam (mixed: multiple choice + short answer) |
| L4M8 - Procurement and Supply in Practice |
Compulsory module; exam (mixed: multiple choice + short answer) |
Level 4 key facts
At a glance: CIPS Level 4 is an 8-module diploma typically completed in 9-12 months, suited to professionals with 2-3 years of procurement experience, assessed by mixed-format exams, and leading to the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma.
CIPS Level 4 Diploma - key facts at a glance
| Fact |
Detail |
| Modules |
8 compulsory modules (L4M1-L4M8) |
| Study time |
9-12 months (online, blended, in-person Dubai, or evening & weekend classes) |
| Entry requirement |
CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate recommended (not mandatory for experienced professionals); around 2-3 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience; English proficiency for academic study |
| Exam type |
Mixed format (multiple choice + short answer), 2 hours per module, computer-based or written; one exam per module |
| Leads to |
CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply |