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Certified Public Procurement Officer — CPPO

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Description

he CPPO program is geared towards individuals in leadership and management positions within a public/governmental entity. These individuals may or may not be performing the buying for the public entity, but do either supervise a staff of buyers, the procurement department, the public agency, etc. or manage at least one essential function of the procurement cycle.

Certifying Organization

Universal Public Procurement Certification Council

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Suggested because Certified Public Procurement Officer applies to Purchasing Managers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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