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Achieve a competitive advantage and recognition for your commitment to procurement and supply

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Enjoy greater rewards with MCIPS

MCIPS status gives you a significant career advantage to earn more per annum than non-MCIPS professionals and signals to other professionals your procurement capabilities. Our latest CIPS Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2025 highlights that MCIPS professionals earn 59% more than their non-MCIPS colleagues.

Unlock your potential
 

How do I achieve MCIPS? 

MCIPS can be achieved by:

To upgrade to MCIPS, please go to your MyCIPS My requests and applications area and fill out the upgrade to MCIPS form.

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What type of membership do I need?

If you have completed either the CIPS Qualifications or the CIPS Corporate Award you can apply with your current student membership

If you’ve completed an Accredited Degree, looking to apply for MER or if you’re not registered with CIPS, you'll need to have Affiliate membership. For new members, log in to join.

If your membership is within one month of your renewal date, you'll need to ensure that your membership fees have been paid in full to avoid any issues with your application.

 

What experience do I need?

You’ll need at least three years’ experience of holding a position of responsibility within procurement and supply. 

You’ll also need a signed letter on your company’s letter head, from your Line Manager or whoever is responsible for your role or delivery of activities. You can use our Line Manager letter template.

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Not currently a member?

Sign up to become a CIPS member today and become part of the world's largest professional body for the procurement and supply profession. 
 

Already achieved your MCIPS status?

Here's your opportunity to stay at the top of your game by applying for Chartered Professional status or Fellowship. 

Chartered Status

As a fully qualified MCIPS/FCIPS, you may be eligible for Chartered Status. All you need to do is self-declare your 30 CPD hours and have an up-to-date ethics test and membership status. Once you've done this, we'll automatically upgrade you to Chartered Status. 

  • Evidence your commitment to your professional career
  • Gives you professional confidence
  • Listed on our CIPS Professional Register

FCIPS

CIPS Fellows are senior advocates of the procurement and supply profession and FCIPS is the highest grade of membership. Potential Fellows must be MCIPS and also either a Chief Procurement Officer and procurement professional or a leading procurement consultant or academic.

  • Gain recognition for your knowledge and status
  • Network with like-minded professionals at global events
  • Give something back to the profession

Management Entry Route

The Management Entry Route is designed for procurement professionals, operating in a senior strategic role. You'll receive a practical pathway that will guide you to MCIPS.