CIPSTamkeenStarts Dec 9, 2026

Strategic Programme Leadership

Module

Duration: 25hrs
Level: 06
Language: english
Reference: L6M5

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 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.