A Guide To Membership
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An Explanation of CIPS Membership Grades
- Affiliate Member – There are no entry qualifications for affiliate membership.
- Student Member – Studying any professional qualification full time or part time. Students have full access to CIPS Australia benefits at a reduced subscription rate during their course of study.(Evidence is to be provided).
- Certificate Member - Achieved minimum Level 3 (CIPS Certificate) or any other CIPS accredited certification to this level. (See ladder above)
- Diploma Members - Diploma Members have successfully completed Level 4 (CIPS Foundation Diploma in Purchasing & Supply) or any other CIPS accredited certification to this level. (See ladder above)
- Associate Member – Successful completion of Level 5 (CIPS Advanced Diploma) or any other CIPS accredited certification to this level. (See ladder above)
- Full Member (MCIPS) – Successful completion of Level 6 (CIPS Professional Diploma) or any other CIPS accredited certification to MCIPS level. MCIPS is globally recognised for professional accomplishment. Please refer to our ‘How to Achieve MCIPS’ brochure for further information on pathways. (See ladder above)
- Fellow (FCIPS) – awarded to existing Members (MCIPS) with seniority and significant contribution to the profession. Read more about Fellowship
Member Grading
A grading assessment is available to all members when joining the institute. This is included and costed in as part of the member joining fee. To undertake an assessment, please return your CV and Position Description with this application. Initially most applications will be processed as Affiliate members, unless evidence is otherwise provided.
Why Study?
Flexibility is the key to the CIPS membership levels. This allows you to select your learning, based on a comprehensive range of top quality education programs, relevant to all organisations, job roles and levels programmes the procurement profession. So throughout your study, you are always learning and developing professionally:
Industry led membership levels - Whether you’ve just entered the profession, or you’re an experienced manager, the CIPS membership levels programme offers something for everyone.
A clear learning path link to career progress - Wherever you start your learning journey, every CIPS award is closely aligned to a specific job level, helping you to prepare for promotion and enhancing your personal and professional development.
Recognition of prior learning and workplace experience - The CIPS membership levels programme is designed to be flexible and will help find the right award for you, taking into account your current educational achievements and experience.
Reward for every individual qualification gained - Every level will be an individual award so you can choose to study for just one, or continue up the CIPS membership levels ladder (towards MCIPS) at your own pace.
A greater choice of business specific subjects - With the new topics and key business essentials, the CIPS membership levels are more closely aligned than ever to real life business issues.
A unique range of learning and revision materials - We are here to help you every step of the way. Our new look study materials and study guides will be user friendly, well designed and directly relevant to your study programme.
Put simply, joining CIPS Australia means getting better at your job and advancing your career. Plus, as you improve your procurement practices, your organisation and the profession as a whole also directly benefit as a members strive to achieve global best practice.