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CIPS Level 3 practice exams

Six free practice exams, one for every Level 3 module. Each has 60 multiple-choice questions covering all the learning outcomes, shuffled each time, with results and explanations at the end. They help you practise for the real 90-minute Objective Response exam. No login, no sign-up.

How the practice exams work

60 questions per moduleMultiple-choice questions on that module, to practise for the real 90-minute exam.
Score and certificateSee your score and the explanations when you finish. Score 70% or higher to unlock a practice certificate. It isn't an official CIPS result.
Free, with no loginOpen any exam and start. Nothing to buy and no account to make.

Choose your module

The Level 3 Certificate is the four core modules (L3M1 to L3M4) plus one elective (L3M5 or L3M6). Each module has a free study guide to read before you try the exam.

L3M1Core

Procurement and Supply Environments

  • 60 questions
  • Multiple choice
  • Certificate at 70%
Start the L3M1 practice exam →
Read the L3M1 study guide first
L3M2Core

Ethical Procurement and Supply

  • 60 questions
  • Multiple choice
  • Certificate at 70%
Start the L3M2 practice exam →
Read the L3M2 study guide first
L3M3Core

Contract Administration

  • 60 questions
  • Multiple choice
  • Certificate at 70%
Start the L3M3 practice exam →
Read the L3M3 study guide first
L3M4Core

Team Dynamics and Change

  • 60 questions
  • Multiple choice
  • Certificate at 70%
Start the L3M4 practice exam →
Read the L3M4 study guide first
L3M5Elective

Socially Responsible Procurement

  • 60 questions
  • Multiple choice
  • Certificate at 70%
Start the L3M5 practice exam →
Read the L3M5 study guide first
L3M6Elective

Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution

  • 60 questions
  • Multiple choice
  • Certificate at 70%
Start the L3M6 practice exam →
Read the L3M6 study guide first

Bonus: L3M3 practice exam simulator

A timed 90-minute practice exam plus practice sets by learning outcome for Contract Administration, with extra practice on mark-up and margin calculations.

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Moving on to Level 4?

When you're ready for Level 4 or 5, there's distance learning, live classes on Teams and online guided learning platforms. Level 6 classes are free, Thursdays 6pm UK time.

See study options and prices →