We are a recognised and regulated EPA organisation and committed to high levels of quality assurance and customer service. Whether you are an employer, an apprentice or a training provider we have gathered together all of the information you need to understand the EPA process and how to get started.
For Employers and Apprentices
Developed with you in mind we’ve created a step by step process to guide you through each stage of the EPA process. Lets get started
For Training Providers
As an approved training provider for the procurement apprenticeships contact the Professional Licensing team epa@cips.org for contracting details.
See supporting content that covers everything from programme through to certification. Get started
If you are not a registered training provider please contact our Learning Partnership team enm@cips.org for their expert guidance on becoming an apprenticeship provider.
Key dates for EPA
EPA for Public Sector Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Standard Level 4 (AP01)
Opportunity 15 - Registration opens 23 September 2019
Opportunity 16 - Registration opens 25 November 2019
FY 20 Opportunity 17 - Registration opens 20 January 2020
EPA for Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Standard Level 4 (AP03). Please find the full EPA Schedule here
Opportunity 5 - Registration opens 18 September 2019
Opportunity 6 - Registration opens 20 November 2019
FY20 Opportunity 1 - Registration opens 15 January 2020
FY 20 Opportunity 2 - Registration opens 25 March 2020
FY 20 Opportunity 3 - Registration opens 20 May 2020
FY 20 Opportunity 4 - Registration opens 15 July 2020
FY 20 Opportunity 5 - Registration opens 16 September 2020