About UPPCC

The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) is an independent entity formed to govern and administer the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification programs.

The CPPO and CPPB programs are highly regarded and respected among procurement professionals and employers involved in the public sector. To date, the UPPCC has certified well over 10,000 professionals primarily within the US and Canada, but in other nations around the globe as well.

The UPPCC is composed of both a governing body know as the Governing Board and The Board of Examiners whose primary responsibility is for exam development and administration. Both bodies are supported by a professional staff located in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.