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Grades and Fees

Membership types to meet your educational and professional needs

Our membership structure caters for different educational and professional needs, both of those working directly in purchasing and supply chain management and its associated disciplines, and of those with an interest in the area.

Use the drop down menu below to learn more about our levels of membership and their associated costs

Examination fees £84

Exemption £84 (CIPS 2006 qualifications - valid till 31 May 2013)

Exemption £100 (CIPS 2013 qualifications - valid from 01 June 2013)

Initial Assessment fee on all applications (all grades) UK & International £44

Join CIPS today online. Alternatively, for a printed introduction to membership pack and application form, email the Customer Response Centre or call us on +44 (0) 845 88 0 1188

Affiliate

New members - £189

Renewal - £147

Affiliate membership is ideal for anyone who is not seeking to become professionally qualified with one of our professional Levels of Qualification for example, but who does have a strong interest in purchasing and supply. Affiliate membership will give you access to membership benefits and does not require any entry qualifications or past experience.

Student Member

New members - £147

Renewal - £105

Student Membership is the entry level of membership for CIPS students and new practitioners in the purchasing and supply sector who are at the earliest stage of their professional development. As a Student Member, you will have full access to CIPS benefits at a reduced subscription rate during the course of your study.

Certificate member

New members - £147

Renewal - £105

If you have achieved the Level 2 Introductory Certificate, Level 3 Certificate or the International Certificate, you may become a CIPS Certificate Member.

Diploma Member

New members - £147

Renewal - £105

Once you have successfully completed the Level 4 Foundation Diploma or the International Advanced Certificate, you can have your level of study recognised through your status as a Diploma Member.

Associate Member

New members - £189

Renewal - £147

When you have passed Level 5’s Advanced Diploma or a CIPS Corporate Award (Practitioner), your membership status will rise to that of Associate Member. This recognises that you are developing your career and have already reached a significant level.

Full Member (MCIPS)

New members - £189

Renewal - £147

Your professional accomplishment will be internationally recognised when you are awarded full membership. Most of our Members achieve MCIPS by completing the CIPS Graduate Diploma. You may also achieve MCIPS status upon the successful completion of an accredited degree, N/SVQ level 4 in SCM, CIPS Corporate Award, or the CIPS Management Entry Route.  (Please note that although successful completion of the Management Entry Route awards full Member status, it does not award the Graduate Diploma qualification.)

Fellow (FCIPS)

New members - £220.50

Renewal - £178.50

Fellowships are awarded to existing Members (MCIPS) with a record of outstanding achievement and competence in purchasing and supply chain management. As a Fellow, you will be internationally recognised both for your professional standing and the contribution you make to the purchasing profession. Our Fellows have a strong voice in the sector and we encourage all of our senior Members to seek Fellowship status.

Find out more about becoming a Fellow here

International / Australian / New Zealand Fees

International Fees
Initial registration fee £44
Fellows £143
Full Member (MCIPS) £110
Affiliate £110
Affiliate (progressing through the Management Entry Route) £110
Student, Certificate, Diploma and Associate Members £88
Examinations £84
Exemptions £100
Australian Fees
Initial registration fee AUD $110.00
Full Member (MCIPS) AUD $315.00
Affiliate, Certificate, Diploma & Associate Members AUD $315.00
Student Members - Part Time AUD $220.00
Student Members - Full Time AUD $55.00
Examinations and Exemptions AUD $195.00
New Zealand & South Pacific fees
Initial registration fee NZ $110
Fellows NZ $380
Full Member (MCIPS) NZ $350
Affiliate, Certificate, Diploma & Associate Members NZ $350
Student Members - Part Time NZ $245
Student Members - Full Time NZ $60.00
Examinations and Exemptions NZ $195

African / Southern African Fees

Africa and Bangladesh fees
Initial registration fee £27.00
Fellows £71.50
Full Member (MCIPS) £60.00
Affiliate

£60.00
Affiliate (progressing through the Management Entry Route) £60.00
Student, Certificate, Diploma and Associate Members £48.00
Examinations £65.00
Exemptions £100.00
Southern Africa fees
Initial registration fee R485.00
Fellows R995.00
Full Member (MCIPS) R861.00
Affiliate R861.00
Affiliate (progressing through the Management Entry Route) R861.00
Student, Certificate, Diploma and Associate Members R725.00
Examinations R800.00
Exemptions R.800.00

Assessment Fees for Examination Series November 2012 through to May 2013

 

UK  
External Assessment  Fees
External Examination £84.00
Work Based Assessment  £84.00
Exemption  £100.00
Level 2 On-line Test £60.00
Examination Appeals £45.00
   
Australasia  
External Assessment  Fees
External Examination - Early Bird $160.00
External Examination - Normal $195.00
Work Based Assessment  N/A
Exemption  $195.00
Level 2 On-line Test N/A
Examination Appeals £45.00
   
Southern Africa  
External Assessment  Fees
External Examination - Early Bird R 740.00
External Examination - Normal R 800.00
Work Based Assessment  N/A
Exemption  R 800.00
Level 2 On-line Test N/A
Examination Appeals £45.00
   
MENA  
External Assessment  Fees
External Examination  £84.00
Work Based Assessment  N/A
Exemption  £84.00
Level 2 On-line Test N/A
Examination Appeals £45.00
   
International  
External Assessment  Fees
External Examination - Early Bird £80.00
External Examination - Normal £84.00
Work Based Assessment  N/A
Exemption  £84.00
Level 2 On-line Test N/A
Examination Appeals £45.00
   
Africa  
External Assessment  Fees
External Examination - Early Bird £60.00
External Examination - Normal £65.00
Work Based Assessment  N/A
Exemption  £65.00
Level 2 On-line Test N/A
Examination Appeals £45.00