CPPB prep

Duration: Two (2) Day Seminar

Contact Hours: 16 hours
UPPCC Re-Certification Points: 2

Instructor: NIGP Certified Instructor Team Member

Intended Audience: Highly recommended for any candidate planning to take the CPPB Exam issued by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC).

Course Objective and Intended Outcomes:
In an effort to prepare candidates for the computer-based CPPB exam containing 175 questions, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the 2008 UPPCC Body of Knowledge. Considered as a tool to help the student in assessing their own strengths and weaknesses, as they relate to the subject matter, this course is only a part of the candidates overall study plan for preparation. Participation in this class does not guarantee success on the examination.

Course Syllabus:
This course addresses the 10 domain areas identified in the Body of Knowledge.

	Administration aspects of purchasing (19%)
	Procurement requests (17%)
	Solicitation and evaluation of bids/proposals (20%)
	Supplier analysis (8%)
	Negotiation process (3%)
	Contract award and administration (18%)
	Internal/external relationships (9%)
	Materials Management (2%)
	Human Resources/Personnel (2%)
	Forecasting and Strategies (2%)