Course

CPPB Prep

Topic:

Certification

In an effort to prepare candidates for the computer based written CPPB exam containing 190 questions, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the 2013 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. Candidates authorized to test should enroll in the course well in advance of the selected test date. Participation in this class does not guarantee success on the examination.

Course Availability:

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Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the content of the six domains in the body of knowledge as it relates to the CPPB Examination.
Describe the testing environment for the certification exams.
Explain various methods of study that will help prepare for the exam.

Intended Audience

This course is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics: 

Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.
Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.
Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement
function.
Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.

Delivery Formats Available

In-Person (CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY)

Contact Hours

In-Person (CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY)
15

Virtual Instructor-Led

24

Length

In-Person (CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY) - 2 Day

Virtual - 7 weeks

Level

Foundation

Designed for public procurement professionals who are new to the profession or have 1-5 of experience.

Available in these learning formats...

Virtual Instructor-Led

This format combines the best of in-person learning by offering live participation with instructors and peers.

In-Person (CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY)

Instructor led discussion style classroom setting for those who prefer focused learning with maximum in-person interactions with instructors and peers.

Virtual Instructor-Led
In-Person

7 Weeks

Digitally-based learning experience housed in Aspire, NIGP’s learning management system.

Course Outline

Week 1 - Getting Started: Orientation, navigation and class introductions
Week 2 - Domain I: Procurement Administration
Week 3 - Domain II: Sourcing
Week 4 - Domain III: Negotiation Process
Week 5 - Domain IV: Contract Administration
Week 6 - Domain V: Supply Management & Domain VI: Strategic Procurement Planning
Week 7 - Final Assessment, Debrief, test taking tips and strategies

2 Day Course

Course Outline

Day 1 - Domain I: Procurement Administration & Domain 2: Sourcing
Day 2 - Domain III: Negotiation Process, Domain IV: Contract Administration, Domain V: Supply Management, Domain VI: Strategic Procurement Planning

Disclaimer

Participation in NIGP’s Prep Course will help you prepare to sit for the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) examination for the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO). This Prep Course focuses your study on the ten areas of content (domains) within the UPPCC Body of Knowledge upon which the UPPCC examinations are built.

The Prep Course cannot overcome lack of experience and will not guarantee a pass rate on the final exam. The Prep Course will help you understand your areas of content strengths and weaknesses, assist in guiding study activity, and provide self-directed study questions and information.

NIGP Educational products are independent of UPPCC Certification. UPPCC certification is governed by the Universal Public Purchasing Council.