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About Certification is the process by which the public purchaser demonstrates a standard of competency for the benefit of the public. Certification reflects achievement of established professional standards and a competency for those engaged in governmental purchasing, and attests to the purchaser’s ability to obtain maximum value for the taxpayer's dollar. The trend in governmental purchasing is for mandatory certification of procurement professionals. This designation communicates to the taxpayer that the public employee who manages tax dollars has reached a specific level of education and experience and is knowledgeable about government purchasing. Learn more about how you can earn your CPPO or CPPB certification, visit the UPPCC website.
The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) is recognized by the
UPPCC as a provider of quality education for public procurement professionals.
The UPPCC recommends the many NIGP textbooks as suggested reading for exam
preparation. NIGP also offers intensive two and three day face to face courses
aligned with many of the textbooks. Similar resources are also available in the
study and review process. Although NIGP coursework is not required to achieve certification, it is one opportunity to review and/or re-enforce an individual’s understanding of the Body of Knowledge.
NIGP offers CPPO and CPPB informational webinars and review courses. For
detailed program descriptions, visit
CPPB Review or
CPPO Review.
Text and review books are available for purchase through the
NIGP Store.
One great decision and commitment that made sense for me and my employer: CPPO Certification. Barb Johnson, Manager, Contract and Procurement Administration, CPPO
I attended my first Annual Forum in 1986. It was at that Forum that I learned about the value of becoming certified in public purchasing and was mentored and encouraged by several other individuals to become certified. From that moment on, I set an aggressive schedule to become certified because I wanted to be recognized as a professional. I have mentored many others who have gone on to achieve their certification and are now Directors and Managers themselves.
Gregory K. Spearman, CPPO, Director of Purchasing, City of Tampa
Professional certification is a great investment. It will pay dividends for both yourself and your agency. Having a CPPO or CPPB certificate on your wall speaks volumes about your professionalism and credibility. It's like having a professional engineer on staff. Also, recent studies have shown that certified professionals have higher earning capacity. More agencies are offering increased pay to certified buyers and the higher level positions often go to CPPB and CPPO holders. Darin Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.
Certification shows my peers, my bosses and the vendor community that this office is run by a procurement professional. While not every entity requires it; not every manager, commissioner, director or citizen understands what it represents; yet, the pride an individual feels in accomplishing this goal is undeniable. Bob Canada, CPPB
No matter where you are in your professional purchasing career, certification letters behind your name provide recognition and credibility to you in your position. To your peers, it represents a common bond of achievement. To those outside our profession, it demonstrates a level of knowledge that ensures confidence in our abilities.
I remember the pride of accomplishment when I successfully obtained my CPPB and CPPO. I encourage everyone to explore the educational opportunities available through NIGP or your local chapter and begin the path of certification excellence. Ms. Jane G. Ogle, FNIGP, CPPO, CPPB
I chose to earn my CPPO designation early in my career. It represents the skill level and competence necessary to carry out the mission of public purchasing in my state, and is representative of the level of professionalism to which my colleagues and I aspire. I want my customers and colleagues to know that I am invested in them and the profession I serve. The concepts and practices considered in the seminars and study necessary to achieve certification contributed directly to improved delivery of the mission. Mr. Russ Rothman, CPPO
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