About CIPS

CIPS is the world’s largest professional body serving procurement and supply; a not-for profit organisation that exists for the public.  We have the largest membership of procurement and supply professionals in the world, covering all industries, sectors and job activities and have a global community of over 115,000 in 150 countries.  Throughout the world CIPS qualifications are recognised as the drivers of leading-edge thinking and professionalism in procurement and supply.

Become MCIPS

MCIPS membership grade is globally recognised as the professional licence signifying high achievement and ongoing commitment to excellence in procurement and supply.

About our qualifications and exams

We offer five qualifications to support your professional development in procurement and supply. 

  • Certificate in procurement and supply operations 
  • Advanced certificate in procurement and supply operations   
  • Diploma in procurement and supply  
  • Advanced diploma in procurement and supply 
  • Procurement diploma in procurement and supply 

Download our Guide to CIPS qualifications here.

CIPS holds exams in international centres three times a year, May, July and November.  For each of our qualifications you are required to complete five units. You will be required to join CIPS as a Student Member before you can enter for an exam.  

Find about more on the CIPS website.

Apply for CIPS membership

To become a CIPS Member, please join online via this link 

Alternatively, you can visit the CIPS website, select your country of residence from the list, download the relevant application form and send a completed copy to CIPS. Address and contact details are available on the form.

On successful completion of the Diploma, Advanced and Professional diplomas 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 designatory letters, MCIPS

Register and pay for memberships and exams

Upon completing your application (online or manually), please pay online by debit or credit card. Please find below membership grades and fees for Egypt

Grade New members Renewal Requirements
Affiliate £107 £72 Affiliate membership will give you access to membership benefits and does not require any entry qualifications or past experience.
Studen, certificate, diploma, associate £97 £62 Studying CIPS qualifications
Full Member (MCIPS) £107 £72 Find out more about the requirements for becoming MCIPS
Fellow (FCIPS)   £90 Find out more about becoming a Fellow

Please note: If your membership has lapsed for three months or more you will be charged a re-joining fee of £35

Getting your results

Please check you results on My CIPS.

Special arrangements

If you have any special needs, please get in touch with us at least eight weeks before submitting your application by emailing information@britishcouncil.org.eg. You should include any supporting documents, such as a medical certificate, with your exam registration paperwork. 

Where you can sit your exam

You can take your exam in the British Council offices in Cairo and Alexandria. 

British Council - Cairo: 192 El Nil street, Agouza, Cairo Egypt

British Council - Alexandria: 11 Mahmoud Abou El Ela, Kafr Abdo, Alexandria

Call Centre: +20 (0)2 19789

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