CIPSTamkeenStarts Dec 9, 2026

Global Commercial Strategy

Module

Duration: 50hrs
Level: 06
Language: english
Reference: L6M2

Course Overview

The strategy module at the global scale. Covers the formulation and implementation of global commercial strategy — strategic positioning, STEEPLED and Porter analysis, portfolio matrices (growth/share, directional policy, parenting), strategy evaluation, and the financial risks (currency, commodity, credit, liquidity) that come with global supply chains.

What you'll learn

Apply STEEPLED and Porter's Five Forces to analyse a global supply chain
Use growth/share, directional policy, and parenting matrices to position business units
Evaluate the suitability, acceptability, and feasibility of a strategic procurement option
Manage financial risks (currency, commodity, credit, liquidity) using forwards, options, swaps, and futures

Syllabus & course details

Core module · 12 credits · Constructed Response (CR) exam · 3-hour duration. The global-strategy module. You'll evaluate strategic decisions at the commercial level, apply STEEPLED and Porter's Five Forces to analyse global supply chains, work through portfolio matrices (growth/share, directional policy, parenting), evaluate strategy implementation methods (organic, M&A, alliances), and manage the financial risks (market, credit, liquidity, interest rate, foreign exchange, commodity) that come with operating globally.

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.