NIGP-CPP Comprehensive Exam Content

Within each area, the exam assesses the following competency statements:

Technical Competency Statements

Strategy

(Module A - 8% | Module B - 12%)

• Create procurement’s strategic goals, objectives, and policies in alignment with the entity-wide strategic plan - Module A
• Choose and implement strategic improvements for the procurement function - Module B
• Manage efficiency and effectiveness in achievement of procurement’s mission - Module A
• Identify, evaluate, and implement socially and environmentally sustainable procurement policies and other procurement priorities - Module B

Policy, Legislation, and Program Oversight

(Module A - 13% | Module B - 17%)

• Engage the legislative process to further procurement interests - Module A
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations from various branches and levels of government - Module A
• Create, implement, and maintain fair, accessible, and transparent policies and procedures that align organizational behaviors, priorities, and professional procurement values - Module A
• Advise the entity on how to resolve procurement-related issues - Module B
• Manage stakeholder expectations by communicating requirements, responsibilities, and outcomes - Module B
• Create, lead, and provide holistic procurement program oversight - Module B
  
  

Planning and Analysis

(Module A - 17% | Module B - 5%)

• Analyze information from multiple sources to create a procurement plan to meet the entity’s goals - Module A
• Analyze current market trends and the impact they have on procurement planning - Module A
• Identify opportunities for strategic contracting initiatives - Module B
• Use procurement priorities and best value considerations in addition to cost, price, and spend analysis methods to inform decisions - Module A
• Assess risk and implement appropriate risk management approaches - Module A

Sourcing and Solicitation

(Module A - 27% | Module B - 1%)

• Determine most advantageous sourcing, solicitation, and award method - Module A
• Determine the most favorable contract structure and content - Module A
• Manage all stages of the selection process (from receipt to award) - Module A
• Develop a negotiation strategy that maximizes advantages for all involved - Module A
• Manage a protest consistent with the law and the entity’s policy - Module A
• Manage the issues distinct to international business - Module B

Contract Administration

(Module A - 17% | Module B - 5%)

• Establish policies and procedures for contract administration - Module A
• Establish policies and procedures to promote acceptable contract performance - Module A
• Establish policies and procedures to address contract performance issues - Module A
• Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of asset management, warehousing, and logistics programs - Module B
• Recommend options to dispose of assets to maximize residual value - Module B

Leadership

(Module A - 11% | Module B - 38%)

• Create and foster a professional, ethical culture - Module A
• Create policies and procedures to support an ethical workplace - Module B
• Create a culture and system to foster continuous improvement - Module B
• Provide procurement professional development opportunities - Module B
• Provide educational opportunities related to procurement best practices to all, including non-procurement professionals - Module B
• Engage stakeholders in development of entity key performance indicators to achieve change implementation - Module B
• Communicate programs, policies, and procedures in support of entity’s continuous advancement - Module B
• Develop criteria for evaluation of internal and external relationships as well as procurement’s performance - Module B
• Align procurement change with entity goals
• Recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote procurement professionals - Module A
• Identify and address challenges and conflicts - Module B

Business Principles and Operations

(Module A - 7% | Module B - 22%)

• Establish a continuous improvement plan - Module B
• Identify how changes in global, national, and regional economies will affect operations - Module B
• Develop and manage a thriving and resilient workplace - Module B
• Select and implement technology to further procurement goals - Module A
• Obtain and manage budgetary resources to further procurement goals - Module B
• Develop and implement a communication plan to enhance the image of the procurement function - Module B