Lexington, KY – November 3, 2026 – The Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) congratulates the 247 individuals who successfully completed the Fall 2026 certification examinations.
Of the newly certified professionals, 193 earned the Certified Professional Public Buyer® (CPPB®) credential and 54 earned the Certified Public Procurement Officer® (CPPO®) credential. These additions bring UPPCC’s totals to 12,685 CPPBs and 3,539 CPPOs, for a combined 16,224 certified professionals across eight countries. UPPCC’s reach includes 10 Canadian provinces and territories and 53 U.S. states and territories.
The CPPO and CPPB credentials demonstrate comprehensive mastery of public procurement competencies and are widely recognized as the premier, independent certifications in the public procurement profession.
View the complete list of individuals certified from the October 2026 examinations. UPPCC encourages all newly certified and actively certified professionals to accept their CPPO and/or CPPB digital badge when issued and share their achievement online.
Applications for the Spring 2027 testing window opens November 10, 2026, and closes March 17, 2027.
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About the UPPCC
The Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) is an independent organization that governs and administers the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification programs. The credentials are highly regarded by procurement professionals and public-sector employers. UPPCC has certified more than 16,000 professionals across eight countries, primarily in the United States and Canada.