Resources

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UPPCC Approved Resources

Coming Soon

  • LinkedIn Study Groups
    • CPPB
    • CPPO
  • Practice Exams
    • CPPB
    • CPPO
  • NASPO’s Self Directed Study Tool
    • CPPB
    • CPPO

Exam Prep Resources

Sitting for the CPPO or CPPB exam is a major milestone in your public procurement career. Jump-start your study preparations by utilizing the ONLY approved UPPCC exam prep course guides on the market! Also, be sure to review the CPPO & CPPB Body of Knowledge & Competency outlines which provide valuable insights as to the content covered on an upcoming exam.

COMING SOON

CPPB Exam Prep Guide

CPPO Exam Prep Guide

Prepping for an exam can be hard! Let UPPCCs experienced instructors help take the headache out of preparing for you! A few weeks prior to each exam window, UPPCC will announce via LinkedIn registration for approved study groups for the upcoming exam window. Seating is limited, and on a first come, first serve basis for ONLY approved candidates sitting for the upcoming exam. Be sure to follow UPPCC on LinkedIn for details if you’re planning on sitting for an exam.
NASPO, a founding and Strategic Partner of the UPPCC, encourages all procurement professionals to pursue public certification and actively supports UPPCCs mission to elevate the public profession globally through its CPPO and CPPB certification programs! All applicants seeking to become CPPO or CPPB certified can take advantage of the UPPCC approved practice exams and self-directed study tools hosted through NASPO when formulating their exam preparations.
Are you in need of procurement-related continuing education hours to meet certification or even recertification requirements? Browse a listing of UPPCC Strategic Partners, and other organizations within the industry who may be able to assist you with customized training to meet certification requirements or with exam preparation.

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