The CPPO & CPPB certification exams are available twice a year on the months/days shown below, unless a specific date is listed. All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. ET US on the dates specified.
May Testing Window: May 1-15
Application Opens:
Nov 8
Application Deadline:
Mar 3
Late App Window Deadline:
Mar 3
Schedule Exam By:
Mar 31
October Testing Window: October 17-31
Application Opens:
May 27
Application Deadline:
Aug 19
Late App Window Deadline:
Sep 2
Schedule Exam By:
Sep 16
May Testing Window: May 1-15
Application Opens: Nov 8
Application Deadline: Mar 3
Late App Window Deadline: Mar 3
Schedule Exam By: Mar 31
October Testing Window: October 17-31
Application Opens: May 27
Application Deadline: Aug 19
Late App Window Deadline: Sep 2
Schedule Exam By: Sep 16
Make your next conference the “not-to-be missed” event of the year! Be sure to include a guest speaker from UPPCC who will provide invaluable information regarding how procurement professionals can advance their career and be recognized as a leader in procurement by obtaining a prestigious universal Public Procurement certification: the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification developed and delivered by UPPCC.
Whether in-person or virtual, UPPCC is available to speak at your conference or online webinar (lunch-and-learns, chapter meetings, etc.) events, on topics including (but not limited to): the value and benefits of being CPPO/CPPB certified, keynotes or breakout sessions on Leadership, and other topics relevant to your specific needs. Click “Contact Us” to schedule an appointment to discuss how UPPCC can support your organization at your next event!
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.