CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the procurement and supply profession (CIPS, 2025).

On November 21, 2024, NISCL (Canada’s largest community of supply chain professionals) announced that they had entered into an exclusive partnership with CIPS (NISCL, 2024), meaning that the CIPS qualification will become the professional standard for procurement and supply chain in Canada.

There are several reasons to pursue a professional qualification with CIPS.

• A CIPS qualification demonstrates your ability to understand and perform the responsibilities of a procurement and supply chain management professional (CIPS, 2023.)

• Global recognition: CIPS qualifications are recognized internationally and can help you stand out from other candidates.

• Career opportunities: CIPS qualifications can lead to better career prospects, including higher salaries and more job opportunities.

• Professional credibility: CIPS qualifications demonstrate your commitment to ethical practices, sustainability, and innovation.

• Professional development: CIPS members can access materials, events, and workshops to help them stay current.

• Significant experience of successfully delivering the CIPS professional qualifications.

• An excellent pass rate.

• Our team has both professional and education expertise.

• Online tuition to fit around your other commitments.

• Online classroom and individual study tuition options.

• A team that is passionate about student experience.

• Immediate access to a global community of fellow CIPS students.

• Access to a wide variety of resources to support your learning.