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The NIGP-CPP is a two-part, modular exam - Module A & B. The modular format gives candidates flexibility to take both exam modules in a single sitting or to take each module one at a time within the same or separate testing windows. Additionally, candidates can choose which module exam to take first. Finally, test results are scored independently for each module. For example. a candidate who passes Module A but is not successful in Module B will only need to retake and pay exam fees for the Module B exam by the end of the November 2026 testing window or the end of the two (2) year application period; whichever comes first. Testing on Exam Modules A and B ends with November 2026 testing.
Each module exam consists of 80 questions that need to be completed within two hours. Both exam modules are administered at third-party, designated testing centers throughout North America. Exam modules are offered four times each year during the months of February, May, August, and November.
Candidates who do not achieve a passing score may apply to retest during a later testing period by remitting the testing fee. Each candidate has three opportunities to pass each module by the end of the November 2026 testing window or by the end of their two (2) year application period; whichever comes first.
Flexibility to take both modules or just one module in a single sitting
Pass score for each module is independent
Each module is 80 multiple-choice questions
All candidates - regardless of eligibility pathway or application approval date - must successfully complete both Exam Module A and Exam Module B by the November 2026 testing window or by the end of their two (2) year application period; whichever comes first.
The NIGP-CPP exam is a competency-based exam that aligns with the competencies embedded within the seven focus areas from the Public Procurement Competency Framework (PPCF).
Within each area, the exam assesses the following competency statements:
(Module A - 8% | Module B - 12%)
(Module A - 13% | Module B - 17%)
(Module A - 17% | Module B - 5%)
(Module A - 27% | Module B - 1%)
(Module A - 17% | Module B - 5%)
(Module A - 11% | Module B - 38%)
(Module A - 7% | Module B - 22%)
The comprehensive exam covers all 43 competency statements within two modules Module A and Module B. Each module aligns to the seven focus areas of the Public Procurement Framework (PPCF) as follows:
NIGP-CPP Focus Area |
# of Technical Statements |
# Statements in Module A |
# Statements in Module B |
Strategy |
4 | 2 | 2 |
Policy Legislation |
6 | 3 | 3 |
Planning and Analysis |
5 | 4 | 1 |
Sourcing & Solicitation |
6 | 5 | 1 |
Contract Administration |
5 | 3 | 2 |
Leadership |
11 | 2 | 9 |
Business Principles & Operations |
6 | 1 | 5 |
TOTAL |
43 | 20 | 23 |