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Barbara Grilli CPPO CPPB CPM Tampa International Airport

Why Pursue the CPPO and CPPB? Barbara Grilli says without them, she never would have been considered for her current position.

Barbara Grilli, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. is Procurement Director – Non-Capital Program, at the Tampa International Airport. She received her CPPB Oct 2006 and her CPPO Oct 2010.

“Before you are eligible to sit for the exam, on-the-job experience and professional development requirements for the CPPO and CPPB provide the tools to become a knowledgeable, competent professional and successfully meet the myriad of challenges presented in daily procurement life,” she said.

“After more than 15 years in one agency, my public procurement credentials helped me meet the minimum requirements for my new role at the Authority. Without them, I would not be considered.”

“Credentialing and re-certification refreshes your knowledge base. You can draw on that in any situation. If you are prepared, you will look and sound prepared. And that is always a good feeling.”

“Certifications are your professional branding, they provide a concise statement about your expertise and integrity. CPPO and CPPB are widely recognized and respected!”

 

Barbara Grilli, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
Tampa International Airport
Procurement Director, Non-Capital Program
Tampa, FL

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 3rdSep 16th
Application Submission Late DeadlineMar 17thSept 16th (late fee waived for Oct 2025 window only)
Approved Candidates Schedule Exam ByMar 31stSep 30th
Exam DatesMay 1-15Oct 17 – 31