From your first course to Chartered status
A clear, cumulative route from your first SIPMM course to Chartered status — each step building on the last.
Be a SIPMM Member
Membership is the starting point — it opens access to the Certificates of Competency (CoC) programmes.
Certificates of Competency
Build competencies from Foundation to Leadership level through SIPMM courses and programmes.
Professional Designation
ASP™ or AIP™ — three CoC incl. one from the relevant category, plus experience.
Chartered Designation
CSM™ or CPM™ — the pinnacle, conferred with admission as a Fellow of CILP.
Certificates of Competency (CoC)
CoC are SIPMM’s structured professional learning programmes. Each develops specific, practical competencies in purchasing and supply management — and they are cumulative across your accreditation journey, taking you from foundational skills to leadership capability.
Foundation level
- Introduction to Digital Supply Chain
- Introduction to Purchasing & Procurement
- Introduction to Warehouse Risks & Safety
- and more…
Managerial level
- Artificial Intelligence for Procurement
- Developing Cost-Savings Strategies
- Managing Tender Evaluation & Contracting
- and more…
Leadership level
- AI & Data Analytics for Global Supply Chain
- Cybersecurity Risk Management for Global Supply Chain
- Strategic Procurement Management
- and more…
Globally recognised marks of professional expertise
Becoming an Accredited Sustainability Professional or Accredited Artificial Intelligence Professional demonstrates a professional’s expertise and commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments. These globally recognised designations open new career opportunities and support advancement worldwide — evidencing knowledge and skills in critical fields such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, logistics, procurement, and supply chain management.
ASP™ & AIP™
Accredited Sustainability Professional
Holders of the ASP™ designation are entitled to use the credential after their names. It is globally recognised as a mark of specialised expertise in sustainable practice across logistics, procurement, and supply chain.
- Be a Member of SIPMM
- Have relevant professional experience
- Attain three (3) Certificates of Competency (CoC) — with at least one from the Sustainability category
- Managers may be considered for admission under exceptional circumstances
Accredited Artificial Intelligence Professional
Holders of the AIP™ designation are entitled to use the credential after their names. It is widely recognised as a mark of expertise in artificial intelligence and its applications — demonstrating the ability to understand, apply, and manage AI technologies responsibly and effectively in organisational contexts.
- Be a Member of SIPMM
- Have relevant professional experience
- Attain three (3) Certificates of Competency (CoC) — with at least one from the Artificial Intelligence category
- Managers may be considered for admission under exceptional circumstances
Chartered Designations
Conferred by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Procurement (CILP), a chartered institution of the World Certification Institute (WCI) — the elite recognition of leadership across the end-to-end supply chain.
Chartered Supply Chain Manager
Holders of the CSM™ designation are globally recognised as accomplished leaders who have mastered advanced, sustainable, and integrated practices across the end-to-end supply chain — signifying strategic acumen and responsible value-chain stewardship.
- Hold an active Professional Designation (ASP™ / AIP™), or an approved equivalent
- Have attained two (2) Certificates of Competency (CoC) at the managerial or leadership level
- Have relevant professional experience
- Presidents or Chief Executive Officers may be considered under exceptional circumstances
Chartered Procurement Manager
Holders of the CPM™ designation demonstrate mastery of advanced and sustainable procurement strategies, supplier relationship leadership, and risk mitigation — affirming their status as forward-thinking procurement leaders dedicated to ethical sourcing and value creation.
- Hold an active Professional Designation (ASP™ / AIP™), or an approved equivalent
- Have attained two (2) Certificates of Competency (CoC) at the managerial or leadership level
- Have relevant professional experience
- Presidents or Chief Executive Officers may be considered under exceptional circumstances
All applications are subject to review and approval by the Board. Chartered status is valid for five years, with admission as a Fellow of CILP.
Begin earning your Certificates of Competency
Every SIPMM course and Executive Education programme you complete counts towards your professional designation. Choose a course and take the first step.