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Procurement certification

Unlock your potential in procurement and supply with the right education and certification

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What is a procurement certification?

If your're looking to grow and enhance your career, procurement certification is a great place to start. Procurement certification showcases to organisations your value and skills, often leading to higher salaries and greater rewards.

MCIPS is a professional designation which represents the global and professional standard within the procurement and supply profession. MCIPS professionals evidence their high level of competency, skills and dedication to their career, including the commitment to ethical standards and practices.

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How do I get a procurement certification?

We offer a range of flexible pathways to MCIPS. Each pathway covers essential elements of procurement and supply, from ethical procurement practices, sustainability, contract management and negotiation. You'll gain an understanding of best practices within procurement and supply and will demonstrate your dedication to your career and the complexities of the profession.

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CIPS Professional Qualifications

STUDY ROUTE
Internationally recognised qualifications, leading you to MCIPS.

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Applied Learning Programme

WORK BASED ROUTE
Work-based programme that helps your team achieve MCIPS.

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CIPS Management Entry Route (MER)

EXPERIENTIAL ROUTE
Designed for those operating in a senior strategic role.

ABOUT MANAGEMENT ENTRY ROUTE

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Accredited Degree

UNIVERSITY STUDY ROUTE
Study with one of our university partners and achieve MCIPS.

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If you already have MCIPS, but want a refresher on some key procurement and supply topics:

CIPS Procurement Skills Training

If you already have MCIPS, but want a refresher on some key procurement and supply topics, we have a range of training courses. Each course is delivered by our accredited CIPS tutors, who all are experts in their field, so you'll be sure to know that your're learning from the very best. From contract management and negotiation to delivering social values, whatever skills you need to develop, we have the training.

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