Welcome to Procurement U
Elevate your expertise with award-winning education in public procurement.
NASPO is proud to be one of the founding partners of the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), the globally recognized, independent certifying entity for government procurement professionals.
For more than 40 years, NASPO has encouraged all procurement professionals to seek certification and actively supports UPPCC’s mission.
UPPCC offers two premier certifications for public procurement professionals.
For more information about each one, including who each one is best suited for and what it takes to be eligible:
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
The Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA) offers a scholarship to reimburse NASPO and PPA members for the full application and exam fees for qualified candidates that pass either the CPPB or CPPO exam. Learn more and apply.
Supporting those seeking certification is an important component of Procurement U.
Certification allows public procurement professionals to demonstrate their competency and commitment to advancing the profession. Procurement U supports certification and recertification through high-quality procurement education and exam prep resources.
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We are excited to share self-study tools designed to help NASPO and PPA Members seeking professional certification through UPPCC.
The CPPB and CPPO self-study are available as a complimentary resource for NASPO and PPA Members. These tools are fully web-based and accessible at any time to assist in your personal study efforts in an easy, convenient format.
Highlights include:
100+ free practice exam questions as a self-assessment tool
Links to resources and courses aligned by NASPO staff to the new UPPCC Body of Knowledge and Competency (BoK-C)
Additional helpful tips and resources to help you study!
Signup to access study tools and other resources!
UPPCC maintains a detailed guide to applying and testing available on their website.
