Please ensure your membership is up to date before applying, if your membership is in suspense has lapsed or your renewal fee is due within the next month we will not be able to proceed with your application.
Please ensure your membership is up to date before applying, if your membership has lapsed or your renewal fee is due within the next month we will not be able to proceed with your application.
Information required by those holding the CIPS Qualifications or CIPS Corporate Award Advanced Practitioner:
- Details of your procurement and supply roles.
- And one of the following:
- Written confirmation from your line manager on headed business documentation or paper of your minimum of three years' experience in a post of responsibility in the procurement and supply profession (Template 2A).
- Or the contact details of two referees who can confirm your experience.
The option to provide two referees is available to those who are self-employed, taking career breaks or who are currently unemployed.
Information required by those holding a CIPS Accredited Degree:
If you are applying based on a CIPS Accredited Degree you will need to provide:
- The documents identified above for application with CIPS qualifications
- A copy of your original qualification certificate
- A copy of your academic transcript confirming the units that you have completed as part of the degree programme
- A copy of your dissertation (if applicable)
We will share your information with third parties such as universities you have attended as part of the process to validate your qualifications.
Submit application
An application to upgrade to MCIPS is free of charge: apply now.
For any queries please email the team at mcips@cips.org.
Notification of outcome
You will receive a confirmation of receipt within 3 working days. If you have been asked for further information then please note that each email you send in will be responded to within 3 working days. It can take up to four weeks for an application to be completed.