About the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)

CIPS, based in the U.K., is the leading international body serving and representing the purchasing and supply management profession. Dedicated to promoting good practice and continually improving the professional standards of procurement practitioners, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of its members and the wider business community.

CIPS Education Programme

The CIPS Education Programme provides opportunities at several levels, which allows you to pursue studies in the context of your broader business environment. There are currently more than 20 000 members studying for CIPS qualifications worldwide.

The CIPS graduate diploma, a degree-level professional qualification, enables successful candidates to use the prestigious title MCIPS (Member of CIPS) after their names. CIPS qualifications are recognised around the world and form the building blocks to a professional career in purchasing and supply management.

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About the Commerce Edge Academy

In 2007, Commerce Edge became a registered International Study Centre for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). The academy supports students of the CIPS Education Programme throughout Africa and supports students studying towards CIPS qualifications.

The prime objective of the academy is to assist CIPS student members to climb the CIPS qualification ladder by means of tutor enabled blended learning and classroom based tutorials.

We do this through specialised coaching and examination preparation assist students every step of the way to successfully achieve a CIPS qualification. Our flexible and personalised learning programmes give students the opportunity to personalise a combination of self study and classroom based learning, with the support of a qualified MCIPS tutor. 

For more information on obtaining an internationally recognised CIPS qualification...