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Eligibility
The UPPCC programs are designed specifically for the public procurement
professionals. Only those individuals who have public purchasing experience are
eligible. The programs include three essential components for eligibility:
Unlike most purchasing-related certification programs, the Council requires
substantial work experience in purchasing including some years of public
purchasing experience. This work experience must be complemented by formal
training courses specifically in procurement as well as formal education; with
some college work preferred for a CPPB designation and a college degree
required for CPPO candidates who do not hold a CPPB designation.
The requirements for work experience and formal coursework are dependent upon
the amount of formal college education achieved by the candidate at the time of
application. For example, a four-year or advanced college degree will reduce
the coursework and experience requirements.
UPPCC Eligibility Schedules
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
Schedule A
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High School Diploma or GED |
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96 contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses |
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5 years total purchasing experience which must
include 3 years of public purchasing experience |
Schedule B
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Associate's degree |
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96 contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses |
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4 years total purchasing experience which must
include 3 years of public purchasing experience |
Schedule C
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Bachelor's degree |
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48 contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses |
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2 years of public purchasing experience |
Schedule D
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Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) |
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24 contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses
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2 years of public purchasing experience |
Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
Schedule A
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Holder of CPPB Designation |
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144 contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses |
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8 years total purchasing experience which must
include 6 years of public purchasing experience, 3 of which are in a public
purchasing management function |
Schedule B
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Bachelor's degree |
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48 contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses |
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3 years total purchasing experience which must
include 2 years in a public purchasing management function |
Schedule C
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Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) |
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24 contact hours in purchasing seminars/courses |
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3 years total purchasing experience which must
include 2 years in a public purchasing management function |
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