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Membership benefits

For all you need, at every step of your career, to help you realise your full potential

We equip and support your journey from qualification to leadership.

We secure the recognition your skills deserve. Together we are a dynamic global community driving growth and success.

Expertise and intelligence

Develop your knowledge and expertise, enhance your performance and advance your career with access to our resources, events, insights and training.

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Stay current

Our new weekly newsletters - Knowledge & Insight and Career Success – include inspirational stories and best practice, plus resources and insights for career success. Emailed to members on alternate weeks.

Keep relevant

Discover technical resources from our Intelligence Hub, and access our member-only library of exclusive content featuring articles, webinars, podcasts and so much more.

Gain recognition

Free to members our highly regarded Ethics eLearning and Test provides knowledge and recognition in the key areas of ethics and procurement skills.

Support and guidance

Shape your future with confidence with our innovative tools and networking opportunities to help you assess your skills, get advice and plan your next steps. You can also benefit from a range of discounts on products and services.

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Assess your skills

Identify gaps in knowledge and experience, map out your professional development opportunities.

Skills training courses

Whatever the training need we have skills training courses to suit you. Delivered by accredited CIPS tutors and available to members at a discounted rate.

Legal advice

Get free expert legal advice, available for members in the UK and selected EU countries, with the LawExpress Helpline.

Career progress and success

Professional development and career progression are about more than learning new things, striving to do better and plotting your path. We provide a range of opportunities to help you achieve career success.

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Enhance your potential

Invest in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) that will enhance your career prospects and earning potential. Plan your CPD with the help of our Global Standard which clearly describes the knowledge and skills expected at different career stages.

Expert insights

Reinforcing the demand for qualified procurement professionals needed for today's ever-changing world the annual CIPS Salary Guide covers key areas such as career development, skills, salaries, bonuses and benefits for the procurement and supply chain profession globally.

Employment opportunities

Harness the reach and functionality of our industry-leading Procurement and Supply jobs board to make sure you never miss an opportunity. Plus get career advice from Hays specialists in matching you with the right organisations.

Community and connection

Feeling connected and sharing common interests and challenges sits at the heart of career satisfaction and success. Belonging to your profession's dynamic global community gives you a wealth of ways to stay in touch, informed and inspired.

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Build your network

CIPS events bring you closer to the experts in procurement and supply, connecting you to a diverse and inspirational community from across the world. At a local level get involved with your CIPS branch to gain mutual support and valuable connections.

Give back

Expand your network, grow your knowledge and develop your leaderships skills by volunteering and collaborating with fellow members who share a passion for procurement and supply chain.

Get connected

CIPS Connect, the exclusive space for CIPS members to network, engage and make meaningful connections. Join discussions and collaborate with like-minded professionals and access exclusive content and resources.

Credibility and recognition

Membership enables you to evidence to your peers and employers your professional relevance and your commitment to uphold the standard for excellence that CIPS sets.

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Demonstrate credibility

Show your commitment to ethical professional behaviours and maintaining professional relevance through the achievement of Chartered Status. Demonstrate your professional status with new membership certificates, that are in a digital, verifiable and shareable format.

Professionalism evidenced

Take advantage of the benefits you will enjoy as a current member who has achieved the exceptional standard of MCIPS - and the impact to your career progression and salary expectations.

Public visibility

Providing reassurance and endorsing your status, the public visibility of your membership status and ethical professional commitment on the CIPS Professional Register.