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NIGP-CPP Certification

Prepare for the NIGP-CPP

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NIGP-CPP EXAM

  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 >

 4. Pathway F Candidates

All candidates – regardless of eligibility pathway or application approval date – must successfully complete both Exam Module A and Exam Module B to attain the NIGP-CPP.

QUESTIONS

Contact the Customer Care Team
customercare@nigp.org
Phone: 800-367-6447

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TOOLS TO HELP YOU PREPARE

Test Your Procurement Knowledge
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Take an Exam Prep Course
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Purchase the Prep Guides 
Available for Modules A and B in digital and print formats.
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Prep Community on NSite 
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