CPPO/CPPB – Lapsed
A CPPO or CPPB certification that has passed the designated 5-year certified period but by no more than 1 year.
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Overview
Certifications in lapsed status are still eligible to recertify, but with increased requirements and a higher fee. The lapsed period for a certification begins the on the first day following the expiration date on the certification and can last up to 1 year following expiration. If the recertification process is not completed by the end of the 1-year lapsed period, the certification will officially expire and will no longer be eligible for recertification. While in lapsed status, the individual must discontinue use of the designation until the certification has been returned to an active/non-lapsed status.
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Eligibility Requirements
A minimum of 55 contact hours is required for recertifications in lapsed status. Contact hours can be earned in the following areas:
Employment experience in public procurement – maximum of 6 contact hours
Continuing education and professional development – unlimited contact hours
Professional contribution in procurement – maximum of 20 contact hours
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Application Process
- Access the My Application for Recertification option from the MyUPPCC Dashboard.
- Select the CPPO or CPPB application for Recertification.
- Log your professional development activities, continued procurement experience, professional contribution activities and upload supporting documentation.
- Submit your completed application 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 and/or CPPB proudly!
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Recertification Application Fee
$465 Discounted Rate*
$490 Standard Rate*Discount rates apply to all UPPCC Partner members. Click here for more on becoming a UPPCC Partner.
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FAQs
UPPCC sends notifications to all certified individuals with valid email addresses advising them of their approaching recertification date as a courtesy. UPPCC begins sending these reminders at 1-year prior and continues with subsequent reminders at 9 months, 6 months, 3 months and 1 month prior; however, these reminders may not be received due to security firewalls, spam filters or invalid addresses. Certificants should maintain accurate contact information in their MyUPPCC account to increase the likelihood of receiving these reminders; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the certified individual to initiate and complete the recertification process.Individuals who have earned both UPPCC certifications may combine the two recertifications into one, simplified process and at a reduced cost. Both certifications must be active/non-lapsed to be eligible. See Dual Certification for further details.
No, ongoing employment within public sector procurement is not a requirement to recertify; however, certificants may earn and apply credit for continued employment in a public sector procurement position towards recertification. Certificants may earn 1 contact hour for each year of public procurement employment within their 5-year certification period. Employment time less than 1 year will be pro-rated at a rate of 0.83 contact hour for each month employed during the 5-year period..
Yes, you may include any and all activities (including experience) from the date that your certification entered lapsed status through until the application is submitted.
No, only ongoing procurement experience in the public sector can earn contact hours towards recertification. Private, part-time, and consultant experience is excluded.