For organisations
Tailored corporate programme
A learning and development programme for your team. Content is set in the context of your organisation or industry sector, and only your people take part.
Minimum cohort of 12 learners.
CIPS Corporate Award · Applied Learning Programme
Develop your organisation's procurement and supply expertise
The Corporate Award is the only work-based learning programme that leads to MCIPS. Your people learn through assignments based on their own jobs, not exams, so what they learn goes straight back into your organisation.
At a glance
- Outcome
- MCIPS and Chartered status
- Assessment
- Work-based assignments, no exams
- Format
- Workshops and assignments, module by module
- Delivery
- Live online, in Atlantic Standard Time
Two ways to take part
For your whole team, or for individuals
Choose a programme built around your organisation, or join learners from other organisations on an open programme.
For individuals
Open programme
Learn alongside peers from different organisations and sectors. Sharing experience across industries gives learners a broader view of procurement and supply.
Next intake starts 12 January 2027. See the dates
How the programme works
Learning by doing the job
The programme runs as a series of modules. Each module starts with an interactive, collaborative workshop. Learners then complete a business assignment based on real activities from their day-to-day work.
Workshops are led by certified MCIPS experts. Learners apply what they learn on the job instead of memorising information for an exam.
Learners are supported throughout the programme to keep them on track. This helps more of them complete the award and gives your organisation a better return on its investment.
Learning styles
- Live workshops
- Discussion forums
- Webinars
- Podcasts
- White papers
- eLearning
Programme levels
Two levels, one route to MCIPS
Learners start at the level that matches their experience. The Advanced Practitioner level leads to MCIPS and Chartered status.
| Feature | Practitioner | Advanced Practitioner |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | A thorough understanding of procurement and supply essentials. | Deep professionalism that delivers greater value and reduces risk. |
| Level of learning | Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. | Equivalent to a university honours degree. |
| Outcome | CIPS Diploma Membership. | MCIPS and Chartered status. |
| CIPS Global Standard level | Managing. | Leading and Influencing. |
| Entry | Open to all. | CIPS Diploma Membership, or an online competency assessment at the required level. |
Why organisations choose it
Benefits for your organisation
No exams
Work-based assignments replace exams. Learning goes straight back into the business and gives an immediate return on investment.
Recognised worldwide
An established professional route to MCIPS and Chartered status, the global standard for procurement and supply professionals.
Keep and develop talent
A clear, valued career pathway helps you attract, develop and keep your best people.
£0.7 million
in overall savings from projects completed by learners on a single Corporate Award programme at Network Rail.
In their words
What learners say
"I started with exams and textbooks. I'm neurodivergent myself, so that wasn't the best choice for me. I did the final leg by the Advanced Practitioner, so I got to write assignments and was able to practically implement the skills I'd learned."
"We did a lot of real-life examples in our studies, which help me a lot in my career."
Testimonials and Network Rail figure: CIPS.
Build procurement capability across your organisation
Talk to us about a tailored programme for your team, or a place on the next open intake.