CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply L5M15

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CIPS L5M15 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	CIPS
Exam Name:	Advanced Negotiation
Exam Number:	L5M15
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	46
Related Certifications:	CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Passing Score:	50%
Available Languages:	English
Exam Format:	Short Answer, Multiple Choice
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Computer-based exam (available at Pearson VUE test centres globally)
Pre Condition:	Candidates are typically expected to have completed the CIPS Level 4 Diploma or have equivalent experience.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.cips.org/qualifications/advanced-diploma-in-procurement-supply/advanced-negotiation

CIPS L5M15 Exam Syllabus Topics:

L5M15 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the L5M15 exam lead to?

The L5M15 exam is the official CIPS exam behind the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification, validating the skills measured by the CIPS Advanced Negotiation credential. It sits at the Intermediate level of the CIPS certification program. It also connects to CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the L5M15 exam, and how much time do I get?

The L5M15 exam contains 46 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

Are there any prerequisites for the L5M15 exam?

Candidates are typically expected to have completed the CIPS Level 4 Diploma or have equivalent experience. Requirements can change when CIPS revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the L5M15 practice questions before I buy?

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What topics are covered in the L5M15 exam?

The CIPS Advanced Negotiation exam blueprint is organized into 3 domains. The first three are:

• Understand negotiation relationships and ethics
• Understand the key stages which impact on the negotiation process and outcomes
• Understand methods and behavioural factors which can influence others

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

CIPS Advanced Negotiation Sample Questions:

Question 1

Bob is preparing for a negotiation with an important potential business partner. His approach is to devise options for mutual gain before deciding what to do. Which approach to negotiation is Bob taking?

A. Principled
B. Positional
C. Hardball
D. Playing hard to get

Question 2

Which of the following isnota cross-cultural factor of negotiation?

A. Legal system
B. Environment
C. Financial and fiscal system
D. Religion/belief/culture

Question 3

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which is the most basic human need?

A. Emotional
B. Belonging
C. Safety
D. Physiological

Question 4

The win-lose approach to negotiation is also sometimes known as what?

A. Distributive bargaining
B. Gamesmanship
C. Brinkmanship
D. Positional negotiation

Question 5

In preparing for a negotiation, an analysis of overall strategy can result in improved tactical planning and a better overall outcome. Is this statement TRUE?

A. No - tactics are achieved following the strategy.
B. Yes - strategy flows from the tactics.
C. Yes - to develop a negotiation strategy you should consult with key stakeholders before deciding on tactics.
D. No - tactics are a high-level plan designed to achieve a long-term goal.

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