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Strategic Programme Leadership

Module
Duration
25hrs
Level
06
Language
english
Reference
L6M5
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Course Overview

Leading major programmes — the kind worth tens of millions and lasting years. Covers contracting options (EPC, design-build, DBO, PPP), institutional contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, JCT), strategic cost management, investment appraisal techniques (NPV, IRR, payback), and the impact of organisational culture on programme success.

What you'll learn

  • Choose between EPC, design-build, DBO, and PPP contract structures for a major programme
  • Apply NEC, FIDIC, and JCT contract forms based on programme risk profile
  • Use NPV, IRR, and payback analysis to evaluate programme investment options
  • Lead programme teams across power, task, role, and person cultures

Syllabus & course details

Elective module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. For procurement leaders responsible for major programmes. You'll cover contracting options for programmes (EPC, design-build, DBO, PPP), the major institutional contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, IMechE, JCT, CIPS model), pricing mechanisms (fixed lump sum, activity schedule, target costing, cost reimbursable), investment appraisal methods (payback, ARR, DCF, NPV, IRR), and the organisational culture and change-management dimensions of programme success.

Upcoming batches

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.

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Last updated June 27, 2026

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