Barbara Grilli CPPO CPPB CPM Tampa International Airport

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

Barbara Grilli, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. is Procurement Director – Non-Capital Program, at the Tampa International Airport. She received her CPPB Oct 2006 and her CPPO Oct 2010.

“Before you are eligible to sit for the exam, on-the-job experience and professional development requirements for the CPPO and CPPB provide the tools to become a knowledgeable, competent professional and successfully meet the myriad of challenges presented in daily procurement life,” she said.

“After more than 15 years in one agency, my public procurement credentials helped me meet the minimum requirements for my new role at the Authority. Without them, I would not be considered.”

“Credentialing and re-certification refreshes your knowledge base. You can draw on that in any situation. If you are prepared, you will look and sound prepared. And that is always a good feeling.”

“Certifications are your professional branding, they provide a concise statement about your expertise and integrity. CPPO and CPPB are widely recognized and respected!”

 

Barbara Grilli, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
Tampa International Airport
Procurement Director, Non-Capital Program
Tampa, FL

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. Please see the schedule below for the October 2024 and May 2025 exam deadlines.

  Fall Examinations Spring Examinations
Exam Application Window Opens May 27, 2024 Nov 8, 2024
Application Submission Deadline Aug 19, 2024 March 3, 2025
Application Submission Late Deadline Sep 2, 2024 March 18, 2025
Approved Candidates Schedule Exam By Sep 16, 2024 March 31, 2025
Exam Dates October 14-26, 2024 May 1-15, 2025