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Further your team's potential with CIPS Qualifications Programme

CIPS Qualifications Programme for organisations offers:

  • Expert course content and training from the leading experts in procurement and supply
  • Fully managed and supported via our specialist programme managers who simplify all aspects of delivery
  • Globally-available programme of qualifications that can be taken and delivered anywhere in the world
  • Relevant content for the environment in which your organisation operates
  • Flexible and tailored courses through face-to-face and virtual training including e-learning, webinars, video conferencing and course books

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Benefits to your organisation

The CIPS Digital Academy is an online platform that provides a structured learning pathway providing access to learning programmes in procurement & supply.

  • Profitability
    A qualified employee is more likely to improve your organisation’s profitability.
  • Consistent
    Develop a structured, uniform approach to procurement across all your operations.
  • Recognition
    The qualifications boost staff morale by building confidence and competence.
  • Efficient
    The delivery reflects current business needs, focusing on upskilling and minimising downtime.
  • Retention
    Recognition of, and motivation for, individuals leads to lower workforce turnover.
  • Standards
    Raising standards through globally recognised qualifications
 

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The Qualification Programme levels

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CIPS Level 2 Certificate

The ideal qualification for those just starting out in their career or if procurement and supply are part of their role.

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CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate

Designed for those already in an operational role, this qualification will equip you to carry out your daily tasks.

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Diploma

For those moving into junior and middle management procurement roles or anyone supervising the procurement function.

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Advanced Diploma

For senior buyers, contract and supply chain managers, this qualification gives you the expertise to improve organisational procurement and to fulfil objectives.

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Professional Diploma

Aimed at senior procurement professionals and heads of department, and equivalent to the final year of a degree.

 

Frequently asked questions

A range of qualifications with a route to MCIPS, our qualifications range from the Certificate through to the Professional Diploma.

Programmes will maximise learning, optimise pass rates and drive value from available budget. We design programmes with a balance of face-to-face and virtual study support to suit the needs of your business and your staff.

All CIPS qualifications programmes benefit from a dedicated programme manager to support every aspect of delivery. For students, we simplify the learning journey, manage book orders and register them for membership and exams.

We offer a blended approach, which includes e-learning, workshops, webinars and course books, helping to stimulate learning and minimise time away from the business.

 

Interested?

If you're interested in learning more about how we can help enhance your teams' capability to deliver strategic and sustainable value throughout your whole organisation, simply follow the link below and fill out a few details. We'll then be in touch to let you know how CIPS can help your team.

MCIPS is an internationally-recognised award, which represents the global standard within the procurement and supply profession.

Delivered by CIPS Learning, we have a number of routes to MCIPS that will help you build skills, knowledge and capability within your procurement team.

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