CIPS Qualifications
Become a CIPS-accredited procurement and supply professional from anywhere with our 100% online qualifications.
We make it easy to shape your online CIPS course around your busy schedule. You can learn from anywhere, whether it's on your commute, during your lunchbreak, or after the kids are in bed. You'll have one-to-one support from your CIPS tutor online and by phone too.
Learn online anywhere, anytime on your phone, tablet or laptop
Set your own flexible schedule and learn at your own pace
From £102/month interest-free* with our flexible payment plans
Unlimited support from experienced CIPS professionals
Why get your CIPS qualification online with ICS Learn?
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Our mission is to help everyone build a career that they're proud of, and that means giving people the freedom to shape their qualifications around their lives.
Our online courses are perfect for you if you have a full-time job, kids, a busy schedule, or if you simply want to be in control of your learning.
From our self-paced course format to our extended study periods, we give you the flexibility you need to achieve your CIPS qualification without giving up your job, family time, or anything else that's important to you.
CIPS Student Reviews
"I would thoroughly recommend ICS Learn. I have received a promotion and was able to work around my own schedule and learn on the go, on lunch breaks and in the evenings."
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"Online learning means I can continue with my full-time job and study in my own time at my own pace, and the test papers highly boosted my confidence for the exam."
Kelley Forbes
"For me it was important to still have a ‘life’ in between employment and study. ICS Learn has provided a great platform - it was so handy to have access to the course anywhere at any point!"
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CIPS FAQs
The Chartered Insitute of Procurement and Supply is the world's largest procurement organisation, with a community of 200,000 purchasing professionals in more than 150 countries.
They're incorporated under a Royal Charter and are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning they invest their income in the aid of advancing global best practices in procurement.
CIPS qualifications are recognised internationally as the industry standard, making CIPS accreditation vital for progressing your procurement career.
Through completing a CIPS qualification online with us, you'll master in-demand and globally relevant purchasing and logistics skills including:
- Negotiation
- Commercial contracting
- Whole life asset management
- Building supplier relationships
- Ethical and responsible sourcing
Whether you’re looking to move into a job in procurement, formalise your existing skills, advance your career as a buyer or bring valuable purchasing knowledge to your company, studying Procurement and Supply online with us will help you achieve your goals.
There are 5 levels of CIPS qualification.
If you're new to CIPS:
- You should begin at Level 2 or 3 if you don't have any qualifications or professional experience.
- You can start at Level 4 if you're 18+ with two A Levels (or equivalent), or 21+ with at least two years of business experience.
- Level 4 is the most advanced course you can begin with.
The CIPS Level 2 Certificate is ideal if you're a current or aspiring Administrative Assistant, Contracts Administrator, Stock Controller or Merchandiser. It'll help you understand the key transactional processes of procurement.
The CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate is perfect if you want to excel as an Administrator, Assistant Buyer, Assistant Contract Officer, Contract Analyst, or Stock/Inventory Controller/Planner. You'll learn to handle key operational procurement tasks.
The CIPS Level 4 Diploma is ideal if you're a current or aspiring Buyer, Contract Officer, Procurement Executive/Specialist, or Supply Chain/Inventory/Logistics Planner or Analyst. You'll learn to advise key stakeholders on the performance of procurement procedures and processes.
The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma is your next step after Level 4. It'll help you excel as a Senior Buyer or Contract/Supply Chain Manager, and develop your ability to guide business decisions from a procurement perspective.
The CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma is the final step in your CIPS education. This prestigious qualification will enable you to excel in strategic senior roles such as Head of Commercial, Head of Logistics/Transport, Senior Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager and Operations Manager.
It will also allow you upgrade to CIPS Chartered Membership (MCIPS) once you have 3 years' experience managing or teaching procurement.
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