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Take your supply chain career to the next level Earn the NISCL-CSCL and MCIPS Designations

As the exclusive in-country Canadian partner of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL), now offers you the unique opportunity to earn two industry-leading designations through one seamless learning journey. Both of these designations are benchmarked against the CIPS Global Standard for Procurement and Supply, a competency framework recognized worldwide for its excellence and credibility.

Upon completion of this program, you’ll earn dual designations:

  • NISCL-CSCL: Canada’s leading designation for functional and leadership excellence in procurement and supply.
  • MCIPS: A professional designation which represents the global and professional standard within the procurement and supply profession. 

Together, these credentials open the door to a network of 16,000+ designation holders globally, giving you the chance to collaborate, share best practices, and be part of a community that upholds a global standard of excellence in procurement and supply chain.

Contact our Director of Learning, Sara McKnight, at [email protected] to discuss your learning journey. Based on your experience, you may also be eligible to fast-track your dual designations.

Hur­ry! Appli­ca­tion Dead­line for Spring Cohort is April 7, 2025

Dual Des­ig­na­tion Earn your NIS­CL-CSCL & MCIPS des­ig­na­tions through one learn­ing journey.

  • Global Recognition

    Earn designations recognized in Canada and across the globe

  • Flexible learning

    Earn your designations while continuing to work

  • Direct ROI for Employer

    Work-based final project ensures practical solutions for employers

  • Flexible payment terms

    Payment can be made through installment plans

  • No Exam or Test

    Work-based assignments instead of exams drive learning directly back into the business

Pro­gram Details

CIPS Applied Learning Program provides your team with a non-exam, work-based route to MCIPS - a globally recognized accreditation, while delivering proven return on investment for your organization. 

By completing the Applied Learning Program, your team can achieve up to MCIPS Chartered professional status. Complete the Advanced Practitioner Program to earn your NISCL-CSCL and the MCIPS Designations.

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Practitioner Program

Duration: 12 months

Curriculum includes:

  • Module 1: Driving value through procurement and supply
  • Module 2: Managing expenditures with suppliers
  • Module 3: Developing contracts in procurement and supply
  • Module 4: Sourcing essentials in procurement and supply
  • Module 5: Effective negotiation in procurement and supply

Each module consists of 2 hours of e-learning and a 2 day instructor-led workshop.


Global Standards competency levels:

Operational

Outcome: 

Diploma

Advanced Practitioner Program

Duration: 18 months

Curriculum includes: 

  • Module 1: Leadership and Management in Procurement and Supply
  • Module 2: Commercial Management in Procurement and Supply
  • Module 3: Global Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Module 4: Category Management
  • Module 5: Contract Management in Procurement and Supply
  • Module 6: Project, Program and Change Management

Each module consists of 2 hours of e-learning and a 2 day instructor-led workshop.


Global Standards competency levels:

Managerial and professional

Outcome: 

MCIPS Designation

Eli­gi­bil­i­ty

Are you currently employed in a Procurement or Supply Chain role?  Contact our Director of Learning, Sara McKnight, at [email protected] to discuss your learning journey. Based on your experience, you may also be directly eligible for the Advanced Practitioner Program.

For any assistance, please call Katie Cheshire at +1 (416) 977-7566 x2149.