CPPO — UPPCC Certified Public Procurement Officer

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Fees: Application $390 standard / $290 NIGP-partner discount (late: $440/$340); Exam $325 - previously recorded as unconfirmed. Two eligibility paths: (1) bachelor's degree + 5 yrs procurement experience (3 yrs supervisory, 50% public sector) + 96 contact hours training within 10 yrs; (2) active CPPB + 10 yrs experience (6 yrs supervisory, 50% public sector) + 96 contact hours training within 10 yrs. Recertify every 5 years.

Issuer
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
Industry
Supply Chain & Operations
Domain
Procurement & Supply Management
Level
Expert
Exam fee
$715 — verified 2026-09-26

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: Option A: bachelor's degree + 5 yrs procurement experience (3 yrs supervisory, >=50% public sector) + 96 training contact-hours/10 yrs. Option B: active CPPB + 10 yrs experience (6 yrs supervisory, >=50% public sector) + 96 training contact-hours/10 yrs.

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 5 years. Renew by cpe.

Recertify every 5 years via ongoing professional development activities.

Recognition

Senior public-procurement leadership credential

Related certifications

Career paths that include CPPO

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