Obtain MCIPS

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) are the leading body representing the field of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Purchasing professionals strive to become full members of CIPS which allows them to use the designation letters MCIPS after their name. To achieve this, an applicant must have three years experience in a post of responsibility in the purchasing and supply profession plus one of the accredited qualifications by CIPS.

Below is a list of MCIPS accredited qualifications offered by Commercial Skills;

• Level 4 Foundation Diploma, Level 5 Advanced Diploma and Level 6 Graduate Diploma
  (students must have completed all 3 levels to attain MCIPS)
• NVQ Level 4 in Supply Chain Management
• SVQ Level 4 in Supply Chain Management
• NVQ Level 5 in Supply Chain Management
• SVQ Level 5 in Supply Chain Management

Commercial Skills also offer CIPS Level 2 Introductory Certificate and Level 3 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply.

CIPS Membership Grades

Qualification / Award Achieved	Grade on Completion
Fellow	FCIPS
Level 7 Executive Diploma	MCIPS
Level 6 Graduate Diploma Or Level 4 or 5 Supply Chain Management NVQ / SVQ	Full member MCIPS
Level 5 Advanced Diploma	Associate Member
Level 4 Foundation Diploma	Diploma Member
International Advanced Certificate	Certificate Member
Level 3 Certificate	Certificate Member
Level 2 Introductory Certificate	Certificate Member
Affiliate	Affiliate Member