CIPS qualifications
An introduction to our qualifications
Our ‘ladder’ of qualifications provides benchmark education programmes for the purchasing and supply profession throughout the world. There are six levels of qualifications, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7.
UK students who are new to the profession should consider the Level 3 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply as an ideal entry point to our qualification. The International Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply is an appropriate starting point for non UK based students.
Successful completion of our Level 4 Foundation Diploma, Level 5 Advanced Diploma and Level 6 Graduate Diploma provide a progression to degree level which results in full membership of CIPS and the designatory letters, MCIPS (providing you also have three years' experience in a purchasing and supply role).
You will gain an advanced understanding of purchasing and supply management as well as cover essential issues which affect business. All of our qualifications are Ofqual (the office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator) and appear on the National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ). click here to access NDAQ.
You can study CIPS qualifications in a number of ways, including:
- Part-time classes at a local college
- Private providers
- Distance learning
- Self-study programme using our course books
- Modular training programmes
- Flexible learning programmes