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2. What is CIPS? Largest in the world 65,000 members in over 120 countries All business sectors All aspects of Purchasing & SCM UK and International Branch network

3. What is CIPS? An Organisation for Professionals A working knowledge of current best practice and the tools/techniques used in purchasing & supply management Ability to demonstrate practical use of the above to add value to the organisation

4. Routes to Membership Something for everyone! Level 2 to Level 7 Management Entry Route Accredited degrees NVQ’s Distance learning Corporate Award (Employer based programmes)

5. CIPS Facts Did you know? CIPS trains around 8,000 people a year through more than 200 public training courses CIPS qualified staff earn on average 20% more Did you know that over 50% of job advertisements specify CIPS qualifications?

6. CPD - Continuing Professional Development What is it? Online tool Benefits you and your organisation Supports individual development Useful for your CV Log on to your ‘My CIPS’ area on the website and find out for yourself!

7. Membership Benefits Professional Resources area including: Knowledge Bytes How to’s Specialist publications Model terms and Conditions Policies, Positions and Procedures

8. Membership Benefits CIPS business intelligence (powered by EBSCO) Members have free access to a business intelligence database 3000 magazines 1100 country economic reports 5,000 industry reports 10,000 substantial company profiles.

9. Member Benefits REGUS Business world FCIPS, MCIPS and affiliates will receive Gold Card (value £200 per year) FCIPS receive two vouchers for private office space (value £400.00) Access to over 1000 Regus Business Lounges around the world Free refreshments and free internet access Further discounts on meeting rooms, day offices and videoconferencing

10. Membership Benefits REGUS Business world Studying members will receive a blue card and a voucher to trial a Regus service 10% discount on meeting rooms,. Day offices and videoconferencing

11. Membership Benefits Free Legal helpline now available Accessed through the CIPS Website LX Business - the legal resource for business decision makers LX Personal – provides practical information on a variety of legal issues

12. Question? Are there people in your organisation that would benefit from being a member of CIPS? If so, Please contact Carol Husband, UK Membership Officer, carol.husband@cips.org

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