Qualifications Programme
Further your team's potential with CIPS Qualifications Programme
CIPS Qualifications Programme for organisations offers:
- Expert course content and training from the leading experts in procurement and supply
- Fully managed and supported via our specialist programme managers who simplify all aspects of delivery
- Globally-available programme of qualifications that can be taken and delivered anywhere in the world
- Relevant content for the environment in which your organisation operates
- Flexible and tailored courses through face-to-face and virtual training including e-learning, webinars, video conferencing and course books

Benefits to your organisation
The CIPS Digital Academy is an online platform that provides a structured learning pathway providing access to learning programmes in procurement & supply.
- Profitability
A qualified employee is more likely to improve your organisation’s profitability. - Consistent
Develop a structured, uniform approach to procurement across all your operations. - Recognition
The qualifications boost staff morale by building confidence and competence.
- Efficient
The delivery reflects current business needs, focusing on upskilling and minimising downtime. - Retention
Recognition of, and motivation for, individuals leads to lower workforce turnover. - Standards
Raising standards through globally recognised qualifications

Want to see how we can develop your people with our Qualifications Programme? Get in touch.
The Qualification Programme levels
CIPS Level 2 Certificate
The ideal qualification for those just starting out in their career or if procurement and supply are part of their role.
CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate
Designed for those already in an operational role, this qualification will equip you to carry out your daily tasks.
Diploma
For those moving into junior and middle management procurement roles or anyone supervising the procurement function.
Advanced Diploma
For senior buyers, contract and supply chain managers, this qualification gives you the expertise to improve organisational procurement and to fulfil objectives.
Professional Diploma
Aimed at senior procurement professionals and heads of department, and equivalent to the final year of a degree.
Frequently asked questions
Interested?
If you're interested in learning more about how we can help enhance your teams' capability to deliver strategic and sustainable value throughout your whole organisation, simply follow the link below and fill out a few details. We'll then be in touch to let you know how CIPS can help your team.
MCIPS is an internationally-recognised award, which represents the global standard within the procurement and supply profession.
Delivered by CIPS Learning, we have a number of routes to MCIPS that will help you build skills, knowledge and capability within your procurement team.
