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Exam Prep Resources

Exam Prep Tools

Sitting for the CPPO or CPPB exam is a major milestone in your public procurement career. Jump-start your study preparations by utilizing the ONLY approved UPPCC exam prep course guides and practice exams on the market! Also, be sure to review the CPPO & CPPB Body of Knowledge & Competency outlines which provide valuable insights as to the content covered on an upcoming exam.

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CPPB Exam Prep Guide

CPPO Exam Prep Guide

LinkedIn Study Groups

Prepping for an exam can be hard! Let UPPCCs experienced instructors help take the headache out of preparing for you! A few weeks prior to each exam window, UPPCC will announce via LinkedIn registration for approved study groups for the upcoming exam window. Seating is limited, and on a first come, first serve basis for ONLY approved candidates sitting for the upcoming exam. Be sure to follow UPPCC on LinkedIn for details if you’re planning on sitting for an exam.

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CPPO/CPPB Exam Prep Courses

The Government Procurement and Leadership Solutions (GPLS) and Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) organizations are offering comprehensive prep courses for the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) exams.  Participants benefit from structured learning sessions that cover key exam domains, practical exam-style questions, and expert guidance, ensuring they are well-prepared to achieve these prestigious certifications. Click on the links above to learn more about the exam prep courses offered through GPLS and OPBA.

Partner Training

Are you in need of procurement-related continuing education hours to meet certification or even recertification requirements? Browse a listing of UPPCC Strategic Partners, and other organizations within the industry who may be able to assist you with customized training to meet certification requirements or with exam preparation.

Government Procurement and Leadership Solution,
Diane Palmer-Boeck (GPLS)

Exam Schedule

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. Candidate exam results will be posted approximately eight (8) weeks following the close of the exam window. Please see the schedule below for exam deadlines.

 Spring  ExaminationsFall Examinations
Exam Application Window OpensNov 10thMay 25th
Application Submission DeadlineMar 3rdAug 20th
Application Submission Late DeadlineMar 17thSept 3rd
Approved Candidates Schedule Exam ByMar 31stSep 17th
Exam DatesMay 1-15Oct 17 – 31
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Professional contributions in procurement

Applicants may claim credit in the form of contact hours for professional contributions that are directly related to procurement, such as leadership on a Board of a professional procurement organization, authoring a procurement-related article or book, speaking or teaching at procurement-related meetings and/or events, and performing activities in support of UPPCC. Contact hour values for qualifying procurement-related activities are as follows:

Officer of a Board – 3 per yearBoard Member – 2 per year
Task Force/Committee Member – 1 per yearConsulting Engagement – 2 per year
Authoring a published book – 3Authoring a published article – 2
Authoring a chapter in a published book – 2Teaching/Speaking at a meeting/event – 1
Earning an individual award/certification – 1Developing a course – 1
UPPCC Job Analysis survey participant – 1Teaching a course – 1

A maximum of 20 contact hours is permitted in this section.

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Continuing education and professional development

Applicants earn 1 contact hour for each clock hour of education that is related to procurement or designed to prepare or enhance one’s ability to perform in a current or future procurement role. Includes online and in-person classes, conferences, seminars, webinars, and workshops. Networking, tradeshows, entertainment and social events are excluded and not applicable for contact hours.

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Employment experience in public procurement

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Recertification Definitions

 

  • CPPO or CPPB (Active/Non-Lapsed) – A CPPO or CPPB certification that is within the designated 5-year certified period. The certification is not lapsed, expired or retired.
  • CPPO or CPPB (Lapsed) – A CPPO or CPPB certification that has passed the designated 5-year certified period but by no more than 1 year.
  • Dual Certification (Active/Non-Lapsed) – Both CPPO and CPPB certifications are combined into one, streamlined recertification process with one common expiration date at a reduced cost.
  • Dual (Lapsed) – A Dual Certification that has passed the designated 5-year certified period but by no more than 1 year.
  • CPPO-Ret. or CPPB-Ret. (Retired Status) – 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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