Why take a CIPS Qualification?

By studying for and achieving CIPS internationally recognized procurement and supply qualifications you can achieve MCIPS chartered professional status.

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Members in over 150 countries worldwide

90%

of our students say CIPS qualifications have enabled them to progress further in their careers

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of employers request MCIPS when recruiting

GETTING STARTED

Entry Requirements

You can start at any one of our three entry-level qualifications:

Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

For anyone new to the profession, with little or no business experience and those aspiring to move into a career in procurement and supply.

Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

This qualification will prepare intermediate-level learners looking to specialize in procurement and supply and to progress onto the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Diploma in Procurement and Supply

This qualification is the essential toolkit for anyone planning a career in procurement and supply.

The level you start at will depend on your experience and job role.

The level you start at will depend on your experience and job role.
There are no entry requirements for the Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Procurement and
Supply Operations.

To enter the Diploma qualification you will need to provide evidence of:

  •  At least two A levels or equivalent, or;
  •  At least two years of experience in a relevant business environment.
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Flexible Learning Journeys

A career in procurement and supply never stands still, and we are committed to supporting professionals throughout their entire career journey. With our specialist and generic elective modules at the Advanced and Professional Diploma qualifications, you can choose to specialize.

 

As a CIPS Studying Member, you will be able to access free supporting resources and have full access to CIPS professional member benefits at a reduced subscription rate during the course of your study. Joining CIPS brings a host of professional benefits, including:

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MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional status strengthen your professional credentials, highlighting your proficiency to employers, giving you a significant career advantage and boosting your earning potential.

The Student Zone offers access to assessment guidance materials, past and sample exam papers and revision tips to help you prepare for exams.

MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional status strengthen your professional credentials, highlighting your proficiency to employers, giving you a significant career advantage and boosting your earning potential.

You’ll be featured on our online professional register, which lists all of our members’ current status.

Ethical e-learning is free for members and is one of the requirements for your upgrade to MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.

CIPS Knowledge offers best practice insights, guidance, tools and templates to support your program of study.

Professional journal, website and jobs board include the latest industry news, job opportunities and current developments.

Access to a global events program featuring expert speakers on a range of subjects, as well as networking opportunities

Our study guides, e-books and e-learning cover all of the core and elective modules for each qualification and will help you to prepare for exams.

CIPS has an active online community at a national and regional level. This gives you the opportunity to build your own contacts, ask questions and share ideas and experience

TESTIMONIAL

What Our Students Are Saying

CIPS has more than 100k positive ratings from our users worldwide.

Most of the students were greatly helped by the CIPS program.

Do you want to join this amazing community?

Joining a CIPS qualifications program means becoming part of the largest professional body in the world for those working in procurement and supply. As a studying member, you will enjoy many other benefits and resources to support your learning.

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CIPS qualifications have given me a well-rounded view of procurement and sourcing. I knew there were a number of areas that I had limited exposure to, the qualifications have helped to fill the gaps, giving me a comprehensive view of supply chain and category management.

CIPS Levels

Start on the right path to achieving Professional Recognition

CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certifıcate in Procurement and Supply Operations

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CIPS Level 4: Diploma in Procurement and Supply

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CIPS Level 5: Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

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CIPS Level 6: Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

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