How to offer CIPS qualifications
Join our network of study centres
With only a few exceptions, our formal approval process is currently only available in the UK but steps are being taken to include the many international centres currently registered with us. International institutions and organisations interested in becoming providers of our qualification programmes should apply to the Education Network Manager for the correct Approval form.
When you apply we will assess your study centre and subject to approval you will be assigned to one of the following four categories:
1. Registered - applies mainly to international centres which have been evaluated through a written application only. Standards cannot be guaranteed.
2. Approved - the provision meets minimum acceptable standards. Also assigned to centres which have the resources and commitment to meet the standards within three months.
3. Highly commended - the provision clearly exceeds the minimum standards and course staff exhibit the dedication and commitment to strive for excellence.
4. Centre of excellence - all aspects of the provision excels our required standard, and the centre's and examination results equal or exceed the national average.
How we assess and approve study centres
The first stage of our quality assurance process our recognition of your ability to provide the programme(s) requested, and includes the following steps:
- Initial enquiry and response.
- You submit your application.
- Desktop appraisal of your submission.
- Initial centre visit by one of our representatives within 2 months of receiving a successful submission.
- Within four weeks of the visit, a detailed report and approval certificate.
- Payment of the annual audit fee.
Find out more about our approval process and our assessment criteria.
Initial enquiries
If you would like to find out more about providing our qualifications, please contact:
Education Network Manager
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, Easton House,
Easton on the Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3NZ
