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CIPS A6 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Analysing the Supply Market |
| Exam Number: | A6 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Objective Response (Multiple Choice), Computer-based |
| Real Exam Qty: | 48 |
| Exam Price: | GBP 95 - 145 / USD 120 - 185 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid for lifetime when part of full qualification |
| Related Certifications: | CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Recommended Training: | CIPS Approved Training Providers CIPS Official Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | CIPS Official Exam Booking |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or in-person at authorized exam centres |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended for those with Level 3 or equivalent experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cips.org/qualifications/diploma-in-procurement-supply/ |
CIPS A6 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Market Risks and Strategies | 25% | - Identifying and classifying supply risks - Developing sourcing and market strategies - Portfolio analysis (Kraljic Matrix) - Risk assessment and mitigation strategies |
| Analysing Suppliers and Supply Chains | 25% | - Supplier appraisal and evaluation criteria - Supply chain mapping and dependencies - Supplier types and market positioning - Cost and price analysis methods |
| Understanding Supply Markets | 25% | - Market intelligence and research techniques - Market structures and competition - Supply and demand dynamics - Macro-environmental analysis (STEEPLED) |
| Sustainability and Relationships | 25% | - Contract and relationship management principles - Ethical and sustainable procurement factors - Social and environmental impact analysis - Managing supplier relationships |
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The official CIPS Analysing the Supply Market outline defines 4 domains. The leading three are Understanding Supply Markets (25%), Sustainability and Relationships (25%), and Supply Market Risks and Strategies (25%). The full list is in the topics section above, and CertkingdomPDF's 145 practice questions cover each one.
The A6 exam is a CIPS certification exam validating the CIPS Analysing the Supply Market syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate, CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma. Earning the credential in 2026 can strengthen a career, and CertkingdomPDF prepares candidates with 145 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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No mandatory prerequisites; recommended for those with Level 3 or equivalent experience Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official CIPS exam page before scheduling.
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