CIPS L5M15 exam : Advanced Negotiation

Exam Code: L5M15
Exam Name: Advanced Negotiation
Updated: Nov 14, 2026
Q & A: 91 Questions and Answers

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CIPS L5M15 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	CIPS
Exam Name:	Advanced Negotiation
Exam Number:	L5M15
Passing Score:	50%
Exam Format:	Short Answer, Multiple Choice
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Related Certifications:	CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	46
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:

Section

Objectives

Topic 1: Understand methods and behavioural factors which can influence others

- Assess the behavioural factors that might influence individuals

1. Leadership style and systems management
2. Attitudes and responses
3. Motivation
4. Empowerment
5. Groups vs. informal organisations
6. Organisational structure
7. Consultation and participation

- Assess methods to influence individuals and groups

1. Identifying and dealing with conflict and resistance
2. Managing ambiguity and uncertainty
3. Creating alliances
4. Building networks of trust and influence

Topic 2: Understand the key stages which impact on the negotiation process and outcomes

- Analyse pre-negotiation and the associated preparation that should be made

1. Who is to negotiate – team vs. individual – advantages vs. disadvantages
2. Negotiation agenda – advantages vs. disadvantages
3. The venue, intelligence gathering, clear objectives, strategy and tactics, rehearsal

- Examine negotiation and the associated strategies, tools and techniques

1. Concessions to secure movement
2. Reciprocated concessions
3. Specialist tools of negotiation
4. Questions to elicit information and apply pressure
5. Deadlocked negotiations
6. Understanding the personalities of one's opponents and their motivational drivers
7. Framing an agenda

Topic 3: Understand negotiation relationships and ethics

- Assess the changing relationships within the negotiation process

1. Honesty and working relationships
2. Build mutual trust
3. Place negotiation in the long-term context
4. Assess the situation

- Analyse ethics and its influence on the negotiation process

1. Separate the people from the problem
2. Positional negotiation
3. Bribery, corruption and fraud
4. Sharing of information and data
5. Principled negotiation
6. Cultural factors
7. Identify options for mutual gain – win-win

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What topics does the L5M15 exam cover?

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

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CIPS Advanced Negotiation Sample Questions:

Question #1

Which of the following behaviours can lead to a breakdown in trust because of the perceived lack of honesty?
Select TWO

A. Exaggerated claims
B. Lack of a fixed agenda
C. Favouritism
D. Using hardball negotiation techniques

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️