Membership grades
We equip and support your journey, from qualification to leadership. Explore our membership grades and start shaping your procurement and supply career today.
Membership Grades
Our membership helps you enhance your learning, excel in your career and demonstrates your commitment to the profession.
Student
A range of qualifications for all stages of your career, whatever skill level you're at.
Whether you’re new to procurement and supply or you’re looking to develop your existing skills, we’ve got the qualifications to equip you for a successful career.
Affiliate
The first step on your journey to becoming MCIPS via our MER and Accredited Degree routes.
You’ll need to be an affiliate member if you want to become MCIPS via our MER route or Accredited Degree route. If you have a strong interest in procurement and supply and want to access all of our member benefits, just without the professional qualifications, then Affiliate membership is for you.
MCIPS
The internationally recognised designation that gives you a competitive advantage.
MCIPS is the internationally recognised designation for procurement and supply professionals. It represents your commitment and dedication to the profession, as well as giving you a huge career advantage.
Chartered Professional
Evidence your commitment to ethical standards and your professional career.
Demonstrate your relevance and knowledge and show the world you’re at the top of your game as you’ll be listed on our Professional Register for everyone to see.
FCIPS
Encourage and inspire other professionals and give back by sharing your knowledge and understanding.
The highest grade of CIPS membership, it recognises your outstanding level of achievement, knowledge and experience in procurement.
Group Membership
Develop your team and unlock the potential for the whole organisation.
Aimed at employers who are committed to developing the skills and knowledge within their procurement and supply teams.
CIPS Group Membership is for groups of 10 or more.
Our membership gives you a wealth of benefits that are designed to support your career, whatever stage you're at.
Expertise and intelligence
Enhance your performance and advance your career with access to resources, events, insights and training
Stay connected:
Shape your future with confidence with our innovative tools and networking opportunities
Career progress and success
A range of opportunities to help you achieve career success and develop
Community and connection
Belonging to your profession’s dynamic global community gives you a wealth of ways to stay in touch, informed and inspired.
Credibility and recognition
Evidence to your peers and employers’ professional relevance and your commitment
Discover how CIPS membership has helped other professionals
Salary guide
2024
“Having MCIPS demonstrates your expertise and technical excellence to employers. It shows that you’re dedicated to your career, to ethical standards of practice, and to operating with integrity. More than half (54%) of employers globally say that they prefer candidates either with MCIPS or who are studying towards it.”
About Charted status
“FCIPS (Chartered) is an important recognition of my achievements and credibility/competencies. My passion is to give back to our profession to inspire the ‘Procurement and Supply Chain’ as the career of choice from the young professional.”
Jonathan Cheung FCIPS (Chartered)
Chairman, Global Wellness Force
About FCIPS status
“CIPS fellowship presents an opportunity to lead, mentor and inspire others in their journey towards the Gold Standard in Procurement and Supply. Through the Fellows network, I have been able to communicate with, and learn from, other global leaders and experts.”
Maryanne Karanja FCIPS
Supply Chain Professional, Africa