NISCL & CIPS Dual Membership

Renew. Advance. Lead.

Your membership with the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) has always been your gateway to professional growth, career advancement, and industry recognition. Now, with our exclusive strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), renewing your membership unlocks even greater value through dual membership benefits.

Starting May 1, 2025, your NISCL membership will automatically include CIPS membership with unmatched access to world-class resources, professional development and a diverse global network of procurement and supply chain professionals. By renewing your membership, you’re not just staying connected—you’re stepping into a future of expanded learning, international recognition and career-defining opportunities.

Ready to grow, lead, and thrive in a global supply chain landscape? Renew your membership today to keep unlocking the tools, credentials and connections you need to succeed.

Dual Membership Benefits. What’s in It for You?

One Membership. Two Global Leaders. Infinite Possibilities.

As a NISCL member, you now have access to a world of opportunities through our strategic alliance with CIPS. This dual membership opens doors to enhanced learning, career development and global recognition, giving you a competitive edge in the supply chain and procurement industry. Learn more about the CIPS membership benefits.

Renew your membership before April 30 and gain the below benefits starting May 1:

Career-Advancing Resources

• Stay informed with exclusive member-only research, reports and expert analysis on global industry trends.
• Join CIPS Connect, an international community platform connecting over 60,000 procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide for networking and knowledge contribution.
• Receive tailored CIPS newsletters packed with the latest procurement and supply chain news, career tips and market updates.
• Access NISCL’s national content and resources tailored to Canadian supply chain and procurement professionals.

Expanded Professional Development Opportunities

• Take professional development courses, workshops and certificate programs through both NISCL and CIPS to build cutting-edge skills in procurement, ethics and strategic supply chain management.
• Earn CPD credits* by participating in industry events, workshops and online courses designed to enhance your expertise.
• Access career support resources, including job boards and leadership development training exclusive to NISCL members.

Industry Standards & Ethical Leadership

• Align with the CIPS Global Standard, the world’s leading framework for procurement and supply excellence.
• Access tools, guidelines, and best practices that help you lead ethically, strategically, and professionally in a globally interconnected industry.
• Opt-in to the CIPS Professional Register, a searchable member directory of procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide who demonstrate leadership in the field.

Global Recognition with Dual Designations

• Current NISCL-CSCL holders in good standing will automatically gain reciprocity with the prestigious MCIPS Chartered designation, recognized worldwide as the benchmark for procurement and supply chain excellence.
• Use both post-nominals (NISCL-CSCL and MCIPS Chartered) on your professional profiles starting May 1, 2025, and receive a digital certificate in June 2025.

Exclusive NISCL Member Benefits

• Enjoy preferred pricing on NISCL’s professional development workshops, diploma programs and conferences.
• Access local industry events, leadership forums and executive roundtables for a Canadian perspective on the issues affecting the supply chain profession.
• Be eligible for member-only volunteer and recognition opportunities and attend signature member events.

International Networking with Local Support

• Join a global network of over 60,000 procurement and supply chain professionals worldwide, sharing and contributing insights, opportunities and industry best practices.
• Stay connected with local events, Canadian content and job boards tailored specifically to the needs of Canadian professionals.
• Participate in signature NISCL events like the Leadership Series, industry conferences and CIPS’s international and regional forums to expand your visibility and influence across the supply chain sector.

* Please note the CPD process is changing to better align with our strategic partnership with CIPS and MCIPS designation reciprocity. Review the revised CPD policy here.