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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NIGP-CPP EXAM

Module A and B

 1. Understand the Exam Format

The Comprehensive exam is a two-module (A and B), computer-based, multiple-choice exam. Each module consists of 80 questions; of these, 75 questions will be scored and the remaining 5 will be considered pre-test questions that may be used in future exams.

You will have 2 hours to complete each module of the computer-based exam at your local testing center.  Read more >

2. Understand the Exam Content

The comprehensive NIGP-CPP exam is based on 43 competency statements built on the Public Procurement Competency Framework.

Module A covers 20 of those competency statements and Module B covers 23 of the 43 competency statements.  Read more > 

3. Optional Preparation for the Exam

NIGP has a full library of tools to help you prepare for the NIGP-CPP Exam. View your prep options >

Module C and D 

 1. Understand the Exam Format

The Comprehensive exam is a two-module (C and D), computer-based, multiple-choice exam. Module C consists of 75 Questions + 5 pretest questions which may be used in future exams and therefore, are not included in the candidate’s score. Module D - 80 Questions + 5 pretest questions.  

2. Understand the Exam Content

The comprehensive NIGP-CPP exam is based on 54 competency statements built on the Public Procurement Competency Framework. Module C covers 25 of those competency statements and Module B covers 29 of the 54 competency statements.  Read more > 

3. Optional Preparation for the Exam

NIGP has a full library of tools to help you prepare for the NIGP-CPP Exam. View your prep options >


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TOOLS TO HELP YOU PREPARE

Test Your Procurement Knowledge
Access the Personalized NIGP-CPP Assessment Tool
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Take an Exam Prep Course
Register for a NIGP-CPP Exam Prep Course
$195  Register Today >

Purchase the Prep Guides 
Available for Modules A and B in digital and print formats.
$35 digital $45 hardcopy  Purchase > 

Prep Community on NSite 
Join the NIGP-CPP Prep Community to study with colleagues.
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Recommended NIGP-CPP Exam Prep Timeline

4 - 6 Months Prior to Exam

NIGP Competency Module Courses

Modules A and B

4-6 Months Prior to the Exam

Identify skill gaps by reviewing the 43 competency statements. Address those skill gaps by taking NIGP courses on competencies you identified. 

View the 43 Competency Statements

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3 Months Prior to the Exam

NIGP-CPP Online Assessment Tools  

The online assessment tool will help identify knowledge gaps that you may have.

Module A Assessment Tool  |  Module B Assessment Tool

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3 Months Prior to the Exam

Join the NIGP-CPP Study Group on NSite

Once you know your strengths and weaknesses, it’s time to study. Form a small study group to get unique topic perspectives.

NIGP-CPP Prep Community

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2 Months Prior to the Exam

NIGP-CPP Prep Courses 

The NIGP-CPP exams are situational, and application-based, the prep courses provide scenarios and questions for you to practice applying what you know.

Module A Prep Courses  |  Module B Prep Courses

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1 Month Prior to the Exam

NIGP Best Practices

Review public procurement global best practices to ensure you are up to date on definitions, concepts, and best practices.

View Best Practices

Modules C and D

4-6 Months Prior to the Exam

Identify skill gaps by reviewing the 54 competency statements. Address those skill gaps by taking NIGP courses on competencies you identified. 

View 54 Competency Statements

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3 Months Prior to the Exam

NIGP-CPP Online Assessment Tools  

The online assessment tool will help identify knowledge gaps that you may have.

Coming January 2026

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3 Months Prior to the Exam

Join the NIGP-CPP Study Group on NSite

Once you know your strengths and weaknesses, it’s time to study. Form a small study group to get unique topic perspectives.

NIGP-CPP Prep Community

↓

2 Months Prior to the Exam

NIGP-CPP Prep Courses 

The NIGP-CPP exams are situational, and application-based, the prep courses provide scenarios and questions for you to practice applying what you know.

Registration Opens November 1

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1 Month Prior to the Exam

NIGP Best Practices

Review public procurement global best practices to ensure you are up to date on definitions, concepts, and best practices.

View Best Practices