Educational excellence
CIPS
Educational excellence
Through the charter , CIPS focuses on how theory and practice of purchase and supply can be improved for the benefit of the public , encourages promotion and development of improved purchasing and supply in all organisations , promote and maintain high standards of professional skill , ability and integrity among professionals , provide tailored educational opportunities and develop a portfolio of rigorous assessments through examination and other methods to test the skill and knowledge of anyone who wishes to join the institute .
Education and assessment is one of the most significant ways in which CIPS serves the industry . The qualifications that professionals can earn through CIPS are designed to meet the highest standards , ensuring that the profession can claim consistently high levels of workforce competence .
CIPS qualifications are governed by the CIPS Awarding Body , which in turn is regulated by Ofqual in England and Northern Ireland . All CIPS qualifications are recognised by the Qualifications and Credit
Framework ( QCF ), or the National Qualifications Framework ( NQF ).
Despite its UK base and governance , CIPS ’ qualifications are recognised all around the world . With more than 200 study centres , professionals can access tuition , study and training programmes from qualified experienced professionals . Following the completion of the education and training programmes , and through an assessment period , professionals will be recognised as a member of CIPS ( MCIPS ). Being an MCIPS is recognised globally as the highest standard for those practicing in procurement and supply .
MCIPS certification allows a professional to be recognised for their procurement proficiency , while also giving them a career advantage due to their high standard of work .
For Jo Toon , Principal Category Manager , Ministry of Social Development , Wellington , her MCIPS qualifications have helped her significantly .
“ The qualifications have given me the confidence to explain complex procurement issues to both nonprocurement and procurement colleagues , the skills to progress
14 January 2017