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Start when you’re ready, we’re completely flexible, all you need to do is sign up and become a student member and you’re ready to go.

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CIPS Situation Room: Middle East Crisis

Find out how current events are affecting the procurement and supply profession on a global scale, right here. Access news, get comments from industry-wide insiders and gain relevant online learning that will help manage procurement in a crisis.

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The Great Conversation

CIPS is launching The Great Conversation — a global initiative designed to bring procurement and supply professionals together in a worldwide dialogue to help define the future of the profession.

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Prepare for exam success with CIPS OnDemand interactive, flexible, and exam focused online learning. Get the flexibility you need to succeed at CIPS exams.

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Online exam entry is open until Tuesday 16 June 2026.

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In Focus: The AI revolution

The rules that govern procurement and supply are being rewritten. Prompt engineering is a key skill for many entry-level roles, with many organisations now relying on agents to be the way they talk to the outside world and manage contracts. The only certainty is that the future will belong to those with the skills to adapt. That's why we’ve brought together the resources you need to stay ahead.

 

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NEW CIPS Profession Path

The tool provides CIPS members with a structured assessment of where skills & knowledge sit against the CIPS Global Standard. You'll receive personalised recommendations for areas where you have skills gaps & a clear, professional development plan to help you take control of your professional future.

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CIPS Excellence Awards 2026

Save the date: CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards take place on 10 September at JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, London. Book your table now.

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Chokepoints and supply webs: is your organisation resilient enough?

Extreme complexity is here to stay, supply chain expert David Shillingford tells the CIPS podcast. Procurement must learn cross-functional scenario planning and embed supplier optionality in response.

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Upcoming training courses

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Risk and Resilience in the Supply Chain - UK

17 - 18 June 2026

The ‘Mastering UK Public Procurement’ course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the European Union’s public procurement regulations that were implemented into EU law in 2015.

Effective Negotiation- UK

2-3 June 2026

Effective negotiation is a key process for those such as buyers and procurement officers who provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on the performance of procurement and supply. This interactive training course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become an effective commercial negotiator.
 
 
 

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CIPS Appoints Chief Futurist to Help Shape the Future of Global Procurement

27 May 2026

CIPS has appointed Dr Graham Norris as Chief Futurist, a newly created role designed to bring strategic foresight, thought leadership and future-focused capability to the heart of the Institute's work on behalf of the global procurement and supply profession.

CIPS Launches “The Great Conversation”

30 April 2026

CIPS has announced the launch of The Great Conversation, a global initiative designed to engage procurement and supply professionals in a worldwide dialogue defining the future of the profession.

89% cite conflict risk as supply chain fears hit record high and costs surge

21 April 2026

Procurement and supply chain leaders warn of surging shipping, energy and input costs as fragile global supply webs come under sustained geopolitical strain