“For any organisation behaving ethically is about reputation, it makes good business sense. Suppliers will want to work with you, and you will attract the right talent to work for you.”
Malcolm Harrison FCIPS, CIPS Group CEO
Chartered Status
Chartered Status is the mark of professional competency, and endorses the holder by recognising that they have gained an exceptional level of skill and ability by the award of formal credentials and designatory letters – and inclusion on the CIPS Professional Register - evidencing the achievement of Chartered Status for peers and employers. Find out more
Ethical Procurement and Supply eLearning Programme and Test
As part of CIPS’ commitment to supporting ethical standards, the Ethical Procurement and Supply eLearning Programme and Test have been refreshed and adapted in 2020. Developed for all levels of procurement professionals the programme and test enable individuals and organisations to hone their skills and knowledge, and ultimately to demonstrate their commitment to ethical procurement and sustainable supply chains. This forms a key part of upgrading to Chartered Status.
Take the CIPS Ethical Procurement eLearning and test Free to CIPS members and part of your upgrade to Chartered status.
Follow the simple process to upgrade to Chartered MCIPS - all you need to do is confirm the following:
- You are a current fully qualified CIPS member with MCIPS
- You have undertaken 30 hrs of CPD / learning in the previous 12 months
- You have completed the short CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply elearning and test
CIPS Learning
Include all your staff that have procurement as part of their roles by signing up for the CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark
CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark awarded to LUPC
Clarion Housing Group becomes first housing association to receive gold award for excellence in its procurement, supply processes, policies and procedures