Is a CIPS certification worth doing?

CIPS qualifications are highly regarded as the ideal training for procurement professionals of all levels, as they are accredited by the organisation that promotes and protects the high standards of the sector, and therefore it can be trusted that the training and knowledge acquired from these qualifications is of the …

Can I study CIPS on my own?

Self–study You can also choose to study CIPS qualifications without support from an approved study centre, using CIPS study resources including sample papers, study guides and eLearning. We also have active branches and social media networks that you can join for additional peer support.

How do I get CIPS accreditation?

MCIPS can be achieved through:

1. Studying for CIPS professional qualifications.
2. An accredited degree.
3. The CIPS Management Entry Route (MER) for senior professionals.
4. The CIPS Corporate Award applied learning programme for individuals or groups of professionals.

Where can I study CIPS in South Africa?

Diploma of Procurement and Supply: Chartered Institute In Procurement and Supply (CIPS) R51 920.00

• Ms. Arnelle Meyer, Email: [email protected], Telephone: 021 460 3527/ 066 473 6465.
• Target Audience.
• Course Structure.
• Assessment and Certification.
• Online only.

Is CIPS hard?

As I mentioned before CIPS is very tough and requires a lot of study hours. Not only do Touchstone sponsor my CIPS tuition, they also give me a considerable amount of paid study leave each year.

What is CIPS equivalent to?

The qualifications range from the Certificate level (equivalent to a level 2 – GCSE grade) to a Professional Diploma (equivalent to level 6 – final year of a University qualification), this leads to the MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).

Is CIPS hard to pass?

How quickly can you do CIPS?

A CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma has a total learning time of 600 hours, which ranges from a minimum of 12 to 14 months while working full time.

What NQF level is CIPS diploma?

NQF Level 8
The recognition was announced by the SAQA board and includes the formal registration of the MCIPS professional designation on the South African National Qualifications Framework, at NQF Level 8. This is an advance for procurement professionals in the Southern African region and in Africa as a whole.