Summary CPPB Certification

Certification is the process by which the public purchaser demonstrates a standard of competency for the benefit of the public. Certification reflects established standards and competencies for those engaged in governmental purchasing, and attests to the purchaser’s ability to obtain maximum value for the taxpayer’s dollar. Certification of procurement professionals is a critical tool for agencies as they watch every dollar and look to maximize value. Certification communicates to the taxpayer that the public employee who manages tax dollars has reached a specific level of education and experience and is knowledgeable about government purchasing. Who is the UPPCC? Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council is an independent entity formed to govern and administer the CPPO and CPPB certification programs Mission of the UPPCC: The mission of the UPPCC is to establish and monitor the professional standards required for success in the public purchasing profession. UPPCC’s Goals of Certification  Establish the level of knowledge and experience required for certification  Raise industry standards, practices, and ethics  Increase the value of procurement professionals to their employers To date, the UPPCC has certified well over 10,000 professionals primarily within the US and Canada as well as in other nations around the globe.