CIPS Courses in Sri Lanka

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GCAS provides an internationally recognised professional pathway for individuals seeking to establish or advance their careers in procurement, supply chain management, sourcing, contracting, negotiation and commercial management.

As a CIPS Approved Centre, GCAS is approved to deliver the CIPS Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Advanced Diploma and Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Students can attend live online lectures from anywhere in Sri Lanka while receiving structured academic guidance, examination preparation and support throughout their CIPS journey.

What is CIPS?

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply is the world’s largest professional body dedicated to procurement and supply. CIPS qualifications are recognised internationally and are designed to develop practical, managerial and strategic professional capabilities.

Why study CIPS?

A CIPS qualification can help you:

  • Develop internationally recognised procurement knowledge.
  • Improve sourcing and commercial negotiation capabilities.
  • Understand contracts, supplier relationships and supply-chain risk.
  • Strengthen ethical and sustainable procurement practices.
  • Progress towards strategic procurement and supply-chain roles.
  • Follow a structured pathway towards MCIPS.
  • Demonstrate professional credibility to employers internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions

CIPS stands for the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. It is an international professional body for procurement and supply professionals.

Yes. The certificate supplied by GCAS identifies Global Consultancy & Allied Services (Private) Limited as an Approved Centre for delivering the CIPS Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 qualifications.

Yes. GCAS provides live online classes, allowing students to study from different locations throughout Sri Lanka.

The correct entry level depends on your educational qualifications and professional experience. Level 4 is the main entry point to the Diploma qualification pathway. Applicants should contact GCAS for an initial eligibility assessment.

Students who successfully complete Level 4 can progress to the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma. After Level 5, they can continue to the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma.

No. Level 6 is the final qualification stage on the study pathway. After completing it, eligible students must follow the appropriate CIPS process to apply for the MCIPS membership designation.

The next GCAS CIPS Level 4 intake is scheduled to begin in September 2026.

Contact GCAS on 077 164 8737 or email [email protected] to request course information and an eligibility assessment.

CIPS describes MCIPS as the globally recognised standard of excellence for the procurement and supply profession.