Retired
Special designation(s) offered to active/non-lapsed CPPOs and/or CPPBs who are currently or are preparing for retirement. Allows for continued recognition without subsequent recertifications.
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Overview
Retired Status allows individuals to be recognized for achieving CPPO and/or CPPB certification(s) after officially leaving the profession. Applying for Retired Status is a one-time only process. It does not require on-going professional development or subsequent recertifications. Individuals who qualify for retired status may use the retired designation after their name and in all forms of address to indicate their status. For example, John Smith, CPPO-Ret., which signifies a retired status CPPO certification.
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Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must:
be in good standing (active/non-lapsed) as a CPPO and/or CPPB,
be separated from employment within the field of procurement (public or private) and maintain that separation at all times while in retired status, and
agree to adhere to the UPPCC Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct policy.
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Application Process
Access the MyApplication for Certification Retired Status from the MyUPPCC Dashboard. Complete the online application and submit with required fee well before the expiration date for your active certification(s). Await notification via your MyUPPCC Account of application approval. Display your CPPO-Ret. and/or CPPB-Ret. proudly!
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Recertification Application Fee
$230 Discounted Rate*
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FAQs
No, certified individuals may apply for Retired Status at any age.
An individual in Retired Status can return to active certified status, but only for a limited period of time. A certification can be reactivated within the 5-year period that follows the certification period in which the active status was retired. If the Retired Status is not reactivated to active certified status at the end of the 5-year period, the Retired Status becomes permanent.
Yes. The original certification number will be retained; however, a new expiration date will be issued 5 years from the date the individual is approved to return to active status. For example, if the application was approved March 2, 2022, the new certification period would be March 3, 2022 – March 2, 2027.
No, any type of employment within the field of procurement cause the individual to be ineligible for Retired Status. This includes public or private sector and self-employment as an independent contractor or consultant.
If the individual in Retired Status becomes re-employed with the procurement profession, he/she must notify UPPCC and discontinue use of the Retired Status designation immediately. If still eligible to do so, successfully complete the current recertification process to return to active certified status.