FAQs

It couldn’t be easier to become a member of CIPS. Simply head to our join page and choose to become an Affiliate or Student member. Please click here to join today.

MCIPS is an internationally recognised designation, which represents the global and professional standard within the procurement and supply profession. Find out how to achieve MCIPS here and find out how to upgrade to MCIPS here

Chartered Status helps you to evidence your commitment to your professional career and ethical procurement and supply practice. View how to upgrade to Chartered Status here

This also requires the completion of the CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply eLearning and test demonstrates your commitment towards ethical procurement and sustainable supply chains. Find out more about the Ethics Test here

Your Chartered Status is valid for one year, your eCertificate’s expiry date indicates when you need to update your Chartered Status. To update/maintain your Chartered Status, you'll need to make sure you have a current membership, complete the CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply eLearning and have recorded a minimum of 30 hours CPD activity within the last 12 months.

You can view your CPD and how to log here

If you feel this is appropriate to you, please go to your MyCIPS dashboard and fill out the Concessionary Rate application form in My requests & applications. To read the policy in full, follow this link

To apply to change your name, you'll need to complete our Name Change application form from your MyCIPS Dashboard 'My Requests and Applications’ and submit evidence.

All membership grade certificates including chartered status (MCIPS/FCIPS) are available to view from your MyCIPS Dashboard in an electronic format and can be accessed at any time while your membership is current. If you have recently been upgraded, Please allow up to 24 hours, for your new membership certificate to generate.

When you achieve Fellowship (FCIPS) we will print and post your first FCIPS Certificate as part of your upgrade. You will also be able to access the digital eCertificate.

For our members who are successfully awarded Chartered Status (MCIPS Chartered or FCIPS Chartered), you will also receive an electronic Chartered Status certificate.

Firstly, you must be a current student member to enter for CIPS exams. Once you've joined, take a look at our exam schedule to stay up-to-date with the upcoming exams. If you'd like to learn more about how to book your exams, we have some useful information here that will walk you through the process.

You will need to go to your MyCIPS dashboard and find your exam in My exams and results and cancel the wrong booking. You will need to request a refund, and you will then be able to book again. Please however, make sure you check you are within the deadlines

To cancel your exams, you will need to go to your MyCIPS dashboard and find your exam in My exams and results and cancel your exam booking. You will need to request a refund, however, please make sure you check you are within the deadlines

We're only able to accept cancellations outside of the booking window based on medical reasons, and we will need formal evidence such as a doctor’s note. You can find more information about authorised cancellations on our policies page.

We have a responsibility to ensure all candidates have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. In some instances, candidates may require adjustments to the assessment process. Applications should be submitted to us before the exam entry closure date of the assessment. You can find more here. To apply for a reasonable adjustment, the application form can be located in your MyCIPS area under My Requests and Applications within ‘Exam Related Applications.'

Candidates may apply for special consideration in instances that could not possibly be predicted. Applications must be made within 2 days of the date of the exam or assessment. This also applies to candidates wishing to report any incident which may have affected their examination or assessment performance. You can find out more here. You can submit your application by heading to your MyCIPS area and My Requests and Applications within ‘Exam Related Applications’.

You'll be able to find the exam results release date by viewing our timetable here. Exam results will be available in your MyCIPS dashboard once they have been released.

If you're unhappy with the outcome of your Constructed Response (CR) exam, you may be able to request for a review. We are not able to provide a review for any Objective Response (OR) exams as these are marked by computer and then moderated by CIPS examiners. You can find out more here.

We’re sorry you have not yet received your certificate. If your address was correct at the time of despatch, you will qualify for a free replacement. Please contact member services here.
If your address was incorrect and you have since amended your details, you will need to purchase a replacement which you can find here

To find out how to get started on CIPS qualifications, please visit our learning journeys page and our help me choose tool.

The level 4 Diploma is the highest starting point for CIPS qualifications, even if you have a previous degree. However, if you feel you have already covered the content of any of the modules through previous learning, you may be eligible for exemptions. Find out more about applying for exemptions here.

You can now upload your assignments via our application form. Head to your MyCIPS dashboard and My Requests and Applications and fill out the appropriate form under Corporate Award Programme – Assignment Upload and Extension Forms.

For CIPS to verify a members qualifications we require you to complete our 3rd party verification form on our website here.

If you are looking to confirm that someone is a member of CIPS and what membership grade they hold, you can also do this by searching their name or membership Number on our Professional Register located on our website here.

Please refer to our Privacy Statement on our website to find out how we use your data.

CIPS currently provides physical certificates only. However, you can download your official Transcript through your MyCIPS here . You can watch the step-by-step guide.

If you have not received your certificate after 8 weeks from the dispatch date, you may be eligible for a free replacement - provided you contact us within 6 months of your results being released. Please let us know here.

We process certificate data on the first day of each month. Your certificate will be sent to the address we have on file at that time. You’ll receive an email notification approximately one week before dispatch.

If you’ve changed your address after receiving the dispatch notification, we recommend retrieving your certificate from the original address, if possible. If the certificate cannot be delivered, it may be returned to our printing service, and we will notify you accordingly.

To avoid delivery issues, please ensure your contact details are always up to date.

Yes, please check your email junk/spam folder for communications about local custom charges. These will be sent directly from DHL.

Whilst the eLearning is a great companion to the Study Guides and eBooks, we do advise that you would not be able to pass exams purely from the eLearning alone and recommend purchasing the Study Guides and/or eBooks.

It’s important to remember that all exam questions are based off the Learning Outcomes from the syllabus of the qualification you are studying, and we recommend that you review these Learning Outcomes in conjunction with the study materials.

See our full terms and conditions for more information.

Yes. You’ll still be able to access the My Learning section from your MyCIPS Dashboard, regardless of your membership status.

Please be aware that eBooks are available for two years from the date of purchase and eLearning material is accessible for one year from the date of purchase.

No, once your order has been placed, we are not able to make any changes.

Please ensure that the details of your order, including the items you wish to purchase and the delivery address, are correct before making any payment.

eLearning materials can take up to three working days to be allocated to the My Learning section of your MyCIPS Dashboard. However, you will also receive email confirmation once access to your eLearning is available.

eLearning is accessible for one year from the date of purchase. After this, the licence period will expire, and you’ll have to make another purchase to regain access to the content.

If you are having difficulty or issues when attempting to access your eLearning please contact mylearning@cips.org for further assistance.

See our full terms and conditions for more information.

eBooks can take up to 48 hours to be allocated. You will receive two emails with instructions about how to access your eBooks both online and offline.

Please be aware that these emails may fall into your junk/spam mail folders, so please check these folders in your personal email account before contacting us.

eBooks are accessible for two years from the date of purchase. After this, the licence period will expire, and you’ll have to make another purchase to regain access to the content..

See our full terms and conditions for more information.

Yes. You can purchase any of our study materials without having to join CIPS as a member. You just need to create a “non-member” account with us.

However, some study materials may offer a discount if you have an active membership with us.