CIPS is the world’s largest professional body serving procurement and supply; a not-for profit organisation that exists for the public. It has the largest membership of procurement and supply professionals in the world, covering all industries, sectors and job activities and a global community of over 200,000 in 160 countries.
CIPS qualifications
Throughout the world CIPS qualifications are recognised as the drivers of leading-edge thinking and professionalism in procurement and supply. You can study CIPS qualifications at either Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Professional Diploma level.
Exam dates and fees
Visit the CIPS website, choose your country, then select 'Exam dates and fees' and your chosen qualification for more information.
How do I book an exam?
Before you can book an exam you'll need to become a CIPS student member. To check membership fees and join online visit the CIPS website , choose your country, then select 'Membership fees and forms'.
Once you've joined all you need to do is log out and in again, and you'll be able to book and pay for your exams online:
- In your CIPS account, go to the dashboard and select 'My exams' and 'Book exams'.
- For computer-based exams choose any of the three timeslots on any day during the exams week. Paper-based exams are timetabled and can also be booked online.
- Remember to book as early as you can to get your preferred timeslot and venue.