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Universal Public Procurement
Certification Council – the
global, premier, independent
resource in public procurement
certification.

UPPCC Certification Programs
empower public procurement
professionals worldwide to
achieve certification goals and
help elevate the profession.
Learn More
Current Body of Knowledge and
Competency for CPPO and CPPB
Click here for details
Universal Public Procurement
Certification Council – the
global, premier, independent
resource in public procurement
certification.

UPPCC Certification Programs
empower public procurement
professionals worldwide to
achieve certification goals and
help elevate the profession.
Learn More
Universal Public Procurement
Certification Council – the
global, premier, independent
resource in public procurement
certification.

UPPCC Certification Programs
empower public procurement
professionals worldwide to
achieve certification goals and
help elevate the profession.
Learn More
Current Body of Knowledge and
Competency for CPPO and CPPB
Click here for details

UPCOMING EXAM SCHEDULE

The CPPO & CPPB certification exams are available twice a year on the months/days shown below, unless a specific date is listed. All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. ET US on the dates specified. 2025 exam results will be available approximately 8 weeks following the close of the exam window.

May Testing Window: May 1-15
Application Opens:Nov 8
Application Deadline:Mar 3
Late App Window Deadline:Mar 18
Schedule Exam By:Mar 31
October Testing Window: October 17-31
Application Opens:July 14
Application Deadline:Aug 25
Late App Window Deadline:Sep 8
Schedule Exam By:Sep 22

May Testing Window: May 1-15

Application Opens: Nov 8
Application Deadline: Mar 3
Late App Window Deadline: Mar 3
Schedule Exam By: Mar 31

October Testing Window: October 17-31

Application Opens: May 27
Application Deadline: Aug 19
Late App Window Deadline: Sep 2
Schedule Exam By: Sep 16

UPCOMING
EXAM
SCHEDULE

Where Are We Now?

Make your next conference the “not-to-be missed” event of the year! Be sure to include a guest speaker from UPPCC who will provide invaluable information regarding how procurement professionals can advance their career and be recognized as a leader in procurement by obtaining a prestigious universal Public Procurement certification: the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification developed and delivered by UPPCC.

Whether in-person or virtual, UPPCC is available to speak at your conference or online webinar (lunch-and-learns, chapter meetings, etc.) events, on topics including (but not limited to): the value and benefits of being CPPO/CPPB certified, keynotes or breakout sessions on Leadership, and other topics relevant to your specific needs. Click “Contact Us” to schedule an appointment to discuss how UPPCC can support your organization at your next event!

Exam Schedule

All UPPCC certification examinations are administered via computer at a Prometric testing center. Examinations will be delivered daily, Sunday through Saturday at a time and location selected by the candidate. Beginning with the 2025 exam year, Spring examinations will be administered on May 1st – 15th and Fall exams will be administered on October 17th – 31st each year. Candidate exam results will be posted approximately eight (8) weeks following the close of the exam window. Please see the schedule below for exam deadlines.

 Spring 2025 ExaminationsFall 2025 Examinations
Exam Application Window OpensNov 8, 2024July 14, 2025
Application Submission DeadlineMarch 3, 2025August 25, 2025
Application Submission Late DeadlineMarch 18, 2025Sept 8, 2025
Approved Candidates Schedule Exam ByMarch 31, 2025Sept 22, 2025
Exam DatesMay 1-15Oct 17 – 31