Testimonials

Jack T. Pitzer, Ph.D., CPPO

Why Get The CPPO? For ascending management, there is no substitute.

Barbara Grilli, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. -- Tampa International Airport

Why Pursue the CPPO and CPPB? Barbara Grilli says without them, she never would have been considered for her current position.

Kenneth Duke, CPPB -- Dallas Area Rapid Transit

“I interview people for department new hires or promotions. I see people that have 10 years of procurement experience that have no idea how public procurement works. They just know how to do the assigned tasks they’ve had for the last 10 years. Conversely, I have never seen someone who has a CPPB or CPPO who does not understand public procurement. “

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  ExaminationsFall Examinations
Exam Application Window OpensNov 8thJul 14th
Application Submission DeadlineMar 17thSep 16th
Application Submission Late DeadlineMar 31stWaived
Approved Candidates Schedule Exam ByApr 13thSep 30th
Exam DatesMay 1-15Oct 17 – 31