September 2026 CIPS Exam Timetable
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EXAM ENTRY OPEN; Tues 11th August 2026 |
Exam Booking Closure Date Friday 14th August 2026 by 12:00noon |
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OR Exams Period: Monday 14th – Tues 16th Sept 2026 |
OR RESULTS PUBLISHED: 9th October 2026 | |
| CR Exams Period: Tuesday 21st – Weds 22nd July 2026 | CR RESULTS PUBLISHED: 4th September 2026 |
Note: Exams that take place in September and January exam series, are OR exams only.
All exam bookings should appear in your MyCIPS account within 14 days of closure date for bookings.
Diploma
| OR Module/Unit | Date | Time |
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| L4M2 – Defining Business Need | Monday 14th Sept 2026 | 09:00-10:30 |
| L4M3 – Commercial Contracting | Monday 14th Sept 2026 | 12:00-13.30 |
| L4M4 – Ethical and Responsible Sourcing | Monday 14th Sept 2026 | 15:00-16:30 |
| L4M5 – Commercial Negotiation | Tuesday 15th Sept 2026 | 09:00-10:30 |
| L4M6 – Supplier Relationships | Tuesday 15th Sept 2026 | 12:00-13:30 |
| L4M7 – Whole Life Asset Management | Tuesday 15th Sept 2026 | 15:00-16:30 |
| CR Module/Unit | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| L4M1 – Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply | Tuesday 21st July 2026 | 14:00-17:00 |
| L4M8 – Procurement & Supply in Practice | Wednesday 22nd July 2026 | 14:00-17:00 |
Advanced Diploma
| OR Module/Unit | Date | Time |
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| L5M2 – Managing Supply Chain Risk | Monday 13th July | 12:00-13:30 |
| L5M3 – Managing Contractual Risk | Monday 13th July | 15:00-16:30 |
| L5M5 – Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply | Tuesday 14th July | 12:00-13:30 |
| L5M6 – Category Management | Tuesday 14th July | 15:00-16:30 |
| L5M7 – Achieving Competitive Advantage in the Supply Chains | Weds 15th July | 12:00-13:30 |
| L5M10 – Logistics Management | Weds 15th July | 15:00-16:30 |
| CR Module/Unit | Date | Time |
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| L5M1 – Managing Teams and Individuals | Tues 21st July | 09:00-12:00 |
| L5M4 – Advanced Contract and Financial Management | Weds 22nd July | 09:00-12:00 |
Professional Diploma
| OR Module/Unit | Date | Time |
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| L6M5 – Strategic Programme Leadership | Monday 13th July | 12:00-13:30 |
| L6M7 – Commercial Data Management | Monday 13th July | 15:00-16.30 |
| L6M8 – Innovation in Procurement and Supply | Tuesday 14th July | 12:00-13:30 |
| L6M9 – Supply Network Design | Tuesday 14th July | 15:00-16:30 |
| L6M10 – Global Logistics Strategy | Weds 15th July | 12:00-13:30 |
| CR Module/Unit | Date | Time |
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| L6M1 – Strategic Ethical Leadership | Weds 22nd July 2026 | 14:00-17:00 |
| L6M2 – Global Commercial Strategy | Weds 22nd July 2026 | 09:00-12:00 |
| L6M3 – Global Strategic Supply Chain | Tues 21st July 2026 | 09:00-12:00 |
| L6M4 – Future Strategic Challenges* 2 hour exam | Tues 21st July 2026 | 14:00-16:00 |
Applicant Type
| Applicant Type |
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| Computer Based Exams , Exam centre 30/31 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 (January- March – May- July -Sept- November ) |
| Remote Invigilation RI – Do exams anywhere (from work or home – a surcharge for invigilator applies) |
| Exam Centre Cashel Road, Dublin 12 – If you have special needs (a surcharge applies for a one to one reader and scribe) |
CMI – CIPS Exam Fees valid from 1st September 2025
Fees are fixed for 12 months only.
CBE : Computer Based Exam Centre Fee & CIPS Exam Fees (Combined) **
| Unit | Fee |
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| 3 hours CR exam – exam centre and CIPS exam fee | € 155.00 |
| 1.5 hour OR exams – exam centre and CIPS exam fee | € 114.00 |
RI: Remote Invigilation Fee & CIPS Exam Fees (Combined) **
| Unit | Fee |
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| 3 hour CR exams by Remote Invigilation | € 187.00 RI |
| 1.5 hour OR Exams – Remote Invigilation | € 142.00 RI |
** A Cmi administration fee is included in the above fees for each exam.
Special Needs Exam Centre – Cashel Road, Dublin 12 (Reader and Scribe services fee, CIPS Exam fee and Centre fee combined)
| Unit | Fee |
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| 3 hour exams – CR exam – Exam centre with reader and scribe and CIPS fee | € 243.50 |
| 1.5 hour Exams – OR exam – Exam centre with reader and scribe and CIPS fee | € 173.00 |