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Grades and Fees

Membership types to meet your educational and professional needs

Our membership structure caters for different educational and professional needs, both of those working directly in purchasing and supply chain management and its associated disciplines, and of those with an interest in the area.

Use the drop down menu below to learn more about our levels of membership and their associated costs

Examination fees £77

Exemption £77

Initial Assessment fee on all applications (all grades) UK & International £42

Join CIPS today online. Alternatively, for a printed introduction to membership pack and application form, email the Customer Response Centre or call us on +44 (0) 845 88 0 1188

Affiliate

New members - £189

Renewal - £147

Affiliate membership is ideal for anyone who is not seeking to become professionally qualified with one of our professional Levels of Qualification for example, but who does have a strong interest in purchasing and supply. Affiliate membership will give you access to membership benefits and does not require any entry qualifications or past experience.

Student Member

New members - £147

Renewal - £105

Student Membership is the entry level of membership for CIPS students and new practitioners in the purchasing and supply sector who are at the earliest stage of their professional development. As a Student Member, you will have full access to CIPS benefits at a reduced subscription rate during the course of your study.

Certificate member

New members - £147

Renewal - £105

If you have achieved the Level 2 Introductory Certificate, Level 3 Certificate or the International Certificate, you may become a CIPS Certificate Member.

Diploma Member

New members - £147

Renewal - £105

Once you have successfully completed the Level 4 Foundation Diploma or the International Advanced Certificate, you can have your level of study recognised through your status as a Diploma Member.

Associate Member

New members - £189

Renewal - £147

When you have passed Level 5’s Advanced Diploma or a CIPS Corporate Award (Practitioner), your membership status will rise to that of Associate Member. This recognises that you are developing your career and have already reached a significant level.

Associate Member

New members - £189

Renewal - £147

When you have passed Level 5’s Advanced Diploma or a CIPS Corporate Award (Practitioner), your membership status will rise to that of Associate Member. This recognises that you are developing your career and have already reached a significant level.

Full Member (MCIPS)

New members - £189

Renewal - £147

Your professional accomplishment will be internationally recognised when you are awarded full membership. Most of our Members achieve MCIPS by completing the CIPS Graduate Diploma. You may also achieve MCIPS status upon the successful completion of an accredited degree, N/SVQ level 4 in Procurement or SCM, CIPS Corporate Award, or the CIPS Management Entry Route.  (Please note that although successful completion of the Management Entry Route awards full Member status, it does not award the Graduate Diploma qualification.)

Fellow (FCIPS)

New members - £220.50

Renewal - £178.50

Fellowships are awarded to existing Members (MCIPS) with a record of outstanding achievement and competence in purchasing and supply chain management. As a Fellow, you will be internationally recognised both for your professional standing and the contribution you make to the purchasing profession. Our Fellows have a strong voice in the sector and we encourage all of our senior Members to seek Fellowship status.

International / Australian / New Zealand Fees

International Fees
Fellows £136
Full Member (MCIPS) £105
Affiliate £105
Affiliate (progressing through the Management Entry Route) £105
Student, Certificate, Diploma and Associate Members £84
Examinations £77
Exemptions £77
Australian Fees
Full Member (MCIPS) AUD $295.00
Affiliate, Certificate, Diploma & Associate Members AUD $295.00
Student Members - Part Time AUD $210.00
Student Members - Full Time AUD $55.00
Examinations and Exemptions AUD $180.00
New Zealand & South Pacific fees
Fellows AUD $300.00
Full Member (MCIPS) AUD $260.00
Affiliate, Certificate, Diploma & Associate Members AUD $260.00
Student Members - Part Time AUD $186.00
Student Members - Full Time AUD $45.00
Examinations and Exemptions AUD $180.00

African / Southern African Fees

African fees
Fellows £68.00
Full Member (MCIPS) £58.00
Affiliate £58.00
Affiliate (progressing through the Management Entry Route) £58.00
Student, Certificate, Diploma and Associate Members £46.00
Examinations £62.00
Exemptions £62.00
Southern Africa fees
Fellows R945.00
Full Member (MCIPS) R820.00
Affiliate R820.00
Affiliate (progressing through the Management Entry Route) R820.00
Student, Certificate, Diploma and Associate Members R690.00
Examinations R760.00
Exemptions R760.00