CIPSTamkeenStarts Dec 9, 2026

Commercial Data Management

Module

Duration: 25hrs
Level: 06
Language: english
Reference: L6M7

Course Overview

Big data and cyber security for procurement leaders. Covers the rise of big data in supply chains (3Vs, sources, types), data integrity and the legal frameworks around it (GDPR, NDAs, IPR), and the cyber security threats (cyber-terrorism, malware, APT) that target modern supply chains.

What you'll learn

Evaluate big data sources and types (real-time, streaming, social media, sensors) for procurement use
Build data integrity and confidentiality controls aligned to GDPR, NDAs, and IPR requirements
Assess supply chain cyber security (SCCS) threats including cyber-terrorism, malware, and APT
Choose data security technologies (encryption, masking, hardware controls) appropriate to the threat model

Syllabus & course details

Elective module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. For procurement leaders navigating the data side of modern supply chains. You'll cover the concept of big data and its rise (3Vs of volume, velocity, variety; data sources and types), data integrity requirements and the legal frameworks that protect it (UK Data Protection Act, GDPR, NDAs, IPR), and supply chain cyber security — including Supply Chain Cyber Security (SCCS), data security technologies, and the standard administration policies that minimise risk.

Upcoming batches1

This module is delivered as part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program — the dates below are the program's cohorts.

CIPS-L6-G2-2026

Upcoming

December 9, 2026 – February 24, 2027

Classroom 1

Reserve this cohort

Starts in 57 days· December 9

Part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program

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A senior advisor will WhatsApp you within 30 minutes to confirm your place in the December 9 batch.