Why Choose this Qualification
Position yourself as a strategic leader in procurement and supply with this advanced qualification. Aligned with the Professional level of the CIPS Global Standard, it is your final step toward achieving MCIPS Chartered Status. Recognised globally by employers, this qualification validates your expertise, enhances your credibility, and equips you to make a measurable impact within your organisation and across the profession.

Why Study this Qualification through Us
Commerce Edge offers four (4) CIPS qualifications to support your professional development in Procurement and Supply. On successful completion of the Advanced Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and the Professional Diploma and in conjunction with three years’ experience in a role of responsibility in procurement and supply, you may apply for full membership of CIPS to use the designation letters MCIPS.
Global MCIPS recognition has significant benefits for individuals pursuing progression in their careers. In addition, the expertise it brings to your day-to-day application will enhance your status and success in your organisation.
Commerce Edge, through their Tutor has clarified issues I had studying CIPS by giving me more possibility of passing my CIPS Exams. The CIPS qualifications have given me ideas or suggestions to challenges that my Department had thereby attracted the attention of my managers for having a reputation of being resourceful and a person that delivers on my task mandate.
Anthea Hughes
Duferco Steel Processing (Pty) Ltd
Commerce Edge supported me throughout my studies and in achieving the MCIPS designation. My objective was to achieve the designation as recognition for my achievements in Procurement. CESA is an outstanding study center.
Marzia Storpioli
What Modules does this Qualification Cover
Module 1:
Strategic ethical leadership – core (L6M1)
Module 2:
Global commercial strategy – core (L6M2)
Module 3:
Global strategic supply chain management – core (L6M3)
Module 4:
Future strategic challenges for the profession – core (L6M4)
Module 5:
Strategic programme leadership – elective (L6M5)
Module 6:
Commercial data management – elective (L6M7)
Module 7:
Innovation in procurement & supply – elective (L6M8)
Module 8:
Supply network design – elective (L6M9)
Module 9:
Global logistics strategy – elective (L6M10)
How Does Commerce Edge Support You
Course outcomes
Pre-recorded and live webinars and key concept workshops
Additional learning resources
(Key concepts Videos tutorials & case studies
Self-check progress questions
Knowledge Quizzes
Lesson plans, Tutor support and chat forums
Exam preparedness Workshops