A Guide to Membership
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Renew or apply for CIPSA Membership
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An explanation of CIPS Membership Grades
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Why study?
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Membership fees
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Membership Application form (Word Document format)
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Email the completed form to membership@cipsa.com.au
An Explanation of CIPS Membership Grades
- Affiliate Member – this grade is designed for individuals who do not wish to become professionally qualified but have a strong interest in purchasing and supply. There are no entry qualifications for affiliate membership.
- Student Member – Student membership is for any member who is studying towards a CIPS qualification or their equivalent. Students have full access to CIPS Australia benefits at a reduced subscription rate during their course of study.
- Certificate Member - Certificate Members have achieved Level 2 (CIPS Introductory Certificate in Purchasing & Supply) and Level 3 (CIPS Certificate in Purchasing & Supply) or any other CIPS accredited certification programmes. (See ladder above)
- Diploma Members - Diploma Members have successfully completed Level 4 (CIPS Foundation Diploma in Purchasing & Supply) or any other CIPS accredited certification programmes. (See ladder above)
- Associate Member – Associate Member is the grade for people who are developing their careers, those who achieved the Level 5 CIPS Advanced Diploma or working towards MCIPS through the Personal Development Plan (PDP). (See ladder above)
- Full Member (MCIPS) – Full Members are recognised internationally for their professional accomplishment. Full membership confers the post nominal's MCIPS and represents an expression of professionalism associated with achieving the highest recognised global standard of excellence in procurement. Members can achieve this through a range of study options, most notably through the CIPS Level 6 in Purchasing and Supply, or members working towards MCIPS through the Personal Development Plan (PDP). Please note that although successful completion of a PDP awards Full Member status, it does not award the CIPS Graduate Diploma. (See ladder above)
- Fellow (FCIPS) – awarded to existing Members (MCIPS) with seniority and significant contribution to the profession.
Member Grading
A simple grading is completed by CIPSA when joining the institute, to define exactly the best grade for a new member [initially an Affiliate member] based upon qualifications and obvious prior learning. This is included and costed in as part of the member joining fee of $100 per member.
Read more about How to Achieve MCIPS here >>
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.
New Membership Fees (as of 1 November 2007)
CIPSA fee increase reflects rising costs of operation
CIPSA has recently reviewed its costs and as a result has decided that it can no longer sustain its existing fee schedule. While interest rates and the CPI have continued to climb in the past few years, CIPSA fees have remained static since the formation of the organisation. However, to continue to offer members the service that they expect, CIPSA has had to make a small increase to its fee schedule.
The new fee schedule came into effect from 1 November 2007. The new fees are still well below those charged by other similar organisations. CIPSA has deliberately kept its membership fees low and the revenue raised by fees does not cover the costs of the services offered to members. This is why CIPSA is always exploring new revenue streams that allow it to keep its fees so low. Please refer to the table below for the fee structure. It is broken down into New Membership Fees (including Joining Fee) and Renewal Fees; there are also different fees for Australia and New Zealand/South Pacific. All fees are charged in Australian Dollars and New Zealand/South Pacific fees do not attract GST. Australian prices include GST.
New Member: Australian Fees (including GST and Joining Fee)
| Grade | Annual Fee (AUD) |
| MCIPS/Associate PDP/Affiliate members Diploma member (not studying) Certificate member (not studying) |
$345.00 |
| Student Members (Part Time) | $300.00 |
| Student Members (Full Time) | $100.00 |
| Retired Under 65 | $184.00 |
NB: Please contact us for further details on Retired and Unemployed member rates.
*Student Members including Associate Diploma and Certificate members who are currently studying are required to evidence their study.
New Member: New Zealand & South Pacific Fees (no GST; inlcudes Joining Fee)
| Grade | Annual Fee (AUD) |
| MCIPS/Associate PDP/Affiliate members Diploma member (not studying) Certificate member (not studying) |
$325.00 |
| Student Members (Part Time) | $280.00 |
| Student Members (Full Time) | $95.00 |
| Retired Under 65 | $175.60 |
NB: Please contact us for further details on Retired and Unemployed member rates.
*Student Members including Associate Diploma and Certificate members who are currently studying are required to evidence their study.
Renewing Member: Australian Fees (including GST)
| Grade | Annual Fee (AUD) |
| FCIPS | $300.00 |
| MCIPS/Associate PDP/Affiliate members Diploma member (not studying) Certificate member (not studying) |
$245.00 |
| Student Members (Part Time) | $200.00 |
| Student Members (Full Time) | $50.00 |
| Retired Under 65 | $84.00 |
NB: Please contact us for further details on Retired and Unemployed member rates.
*Student Members including Associate Diploma and Certificate members who are currently studying are required to evidence their study.
Renewing Member: New Zealand & South Pacific Fees (no GST)
| Grade | Annual Fee (AUD) |
| FCIPS | $270.00 |
| MCIPS/Associate PDP/Affiliate members Diploma member (not studying) Certificate member (not studying) |
$225.00 |
| Student Members (Part Time)* | $180.00 |
| Student Members (Full Time)* | $45.00 |
| Retired Under 65 | $75.60 |
NB: Please contact us for further details on Retired and Unemployed member rates.
*Student Members including Associate Diploma and Certificate members who are currently studying are required to evidence their study.
Please contact membership@cipsa.com.au or call CIPS Australia on 1300 765 142 / +61 3 9629 6000 for more details.
