Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
Credential: Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
Credentialing Agency: Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) is an advanced skill level certification that demonstrates competencies for those engaged in governmental purchasing, and attests that a purchaser has reached a specific level of education and experience and is knowledgeable about government purchasing. Candidates must pass an exam that covers the following topics: administrative aspects of purchasing; sourcing; the negotiation process; contract administration; supply management; and strategic procurement planning. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, five years of public procurement experience, and additional training and/or coursework in the area of procurement.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
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 |  Most |
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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 | Some |
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| 1109 Grants Management Series | Most |
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| 1150 Industrial Specialist | Most |
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| 1152 Production Control | Some |
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| 1170 Realty | Some |
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| 2001 General Supply Series | Some |
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| 2003 Supply Program Management Series | Some |
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| 2030 Distribution Facilities and Storage Management Series | Some |
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| 2130 Traffic Management Series |  Other |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
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| Auditors |  Bright Outlook |
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| Budget Analysts | find local salary |
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| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | find local salary |
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| Compliance Managers | find local salary |
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| Financial Analysts | Bright Outlook |
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| Financial Examiners | Bright Outlook |
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| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | Bright Outlook |
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| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Bright Outlook |
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| General and Operations Managers | Bright Outlook |
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| Government Property Inspectors and Investigators |  Apprenticeship |
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| Management Analysts | Bright Outlook |
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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: 5 years
- Education: Bachelors
- 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 CPPO are required to have earned a Bachelor's Degree.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to have 5 years of public procurement experience completed within the previous ten (10) years of which a minimum of 3 years is in a management or supervisory position.
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 72 contact hours of "instructor-led" procurement training/education
Option 2:6 credit hours of procurement-related coursework AND 72 contact hours of "instructor-led" procurement training/education
Option 3:174 contact hours of "instructor-led" procurement training/education
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) 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 (25%)
- Sourcing (20%)
- Negotiation Process (10%)
- Contract Administration (20%)
- Supply Management (5%)
- Strategic Procurement Planning (20%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) 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 Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
Renewal Period: 5 years