CPPB — UPPCC Certified Professional Public Buyer

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Issuer: Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
Industry: Supply Chain & Operations
Domain: Procurement & Supply Management
Level: Intermediate
Exam fee: $390 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 2-yr post-secondary degree + 3 yrs procurement experience (≥50% public sector) in last 10 yrs + 72 contact hours; or 5 yrs experience without degree

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 5 years. Renew by cpe.

Recertify every 5 years

Recognition

Standard credential for US/Canadian public-sector buyers

Related certifications

CIPS L6 CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement
CPPO UPPCC Certified Public Procurement Officer
FCIPS CIPS Fellow (FCIPS)
MCIPS CIPS Member (MCIPS) – Chartered Procurement & Supply Professional

Career paths that include CPPB

Procurement → CPO — Core phase

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