Applicants for the Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC) must aleady have earned and received the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) award or be applying for both programs simultaneously. They must have a business or related subject degree from an accredited college. They also must have either purchasing consulting or teaching experience to companies or people outside of the applicants' own employer.
Suggested because Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant applies to Purchasing Managers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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