CPPO 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 CPPO 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 CPPO 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 a purchasing department (15%)
	Procurement requests (8%)
	Solicitation and Evaluation of Bids/Proposals (10%)
	Supplier Analysis (7%)
	Negotiation process (8%)
	Contract award and administration (10%)
	External/internal relationships (15%)
	Materials management (3%)
	Human Resources/Personnel (14%)
	Forecasting and strategies (10%)