Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
Credential: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
Credentialing Agency: Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) is a mid-level certification appropriate for non-managers who work as public buyers. Individuals pursuing the certification demonstrate an ability to obtain the maximum value for the taxpayer's dollar. To pass the certification exam, applicants should be knowledgeable in the areas of procurement administration, sourcing, negotiation, contract administration, supply management and procurement planning. Applicants must hold an Associate's degree, have three years of public procurement experience, and have additional training in the area of procurement.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
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| 1101 General Business and Industry |  Some |
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| 1102 Contracting Series | Some |
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| 1103 Industrial Property Management | Some |
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| 1104 Property Disposal Series | Some |
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| 1105 Purchasing Series |  Most |
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| 1106 Procurement Clerical and Technician Series | Some |
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| 1107 Property Disposal Clerical and Technician Series | Some |
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| 1109 Grants Management Series | Some |
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| 1152 Production Control | Some |
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| 1170 Realty | Most |
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| 1411 Library Technician Series | Some |
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| 2001 General Supply Series | Most |
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| 2003 Supply Program Management Series | Some |
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| 2005 Supply Clerical and Technician Series | Some |
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| 2130 Traffic Management Series |  Other |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
| Civilian Job | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |  Bright Outlook |
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| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | find local salary |
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| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Bright Outlook |
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| Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | Apprenticeship |
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| Procurement Clerks | find local salary |
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| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | Apprenticeship |
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| Purchasing Managers | find local salary |
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| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | find local salary |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 3 years
- Education: Associates
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
151 Spring Street
Herndon, VA 20170-5223
Phone: (800) 367-6447
Fax: (703) 796-9611
Email: certification@uppcc.org
Education REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the CPPB are required to have earned an Associate's Degree.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to have 3 years of public procurement experience, which occurred within the previous ten (10) years.
Training REQUIREMENTS
Coursework/Training can be satisfied through the completion of one of the following three options:
Option 1:3 credit hours of public procurement coursework AND 56 contact hours of "instructor-led" procurement training/education
Option 2:6 credit hours of procurement-related coursework AND 56 contact hours of "instructor-led" procurement training/education
Option 3:158 contact hours of "instructor-led" procurement training/education
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) credential has the following other requirements:
- All applicants and certified professionals subscribe to and are bound by the Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct. The Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct is found in the appendix of the Candidate Handbook.
Written Exam
- Procurement Administration (20%)
- Sourcing (36%)
- Negotiation Process (8%)
- Contract Administration (20%)
- Supply Management (8%)
- Strategic Procurement Planning (8%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) examination:
- Best Sources
- Related Courses
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Prometric. The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the Prometric website:
For more information on the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
Renewal Period: 5 years