UPPCC Certifications
CPPB Programs
The CPPB level applies to individuals who have demonstrated prescribed levels of professional competency as a buyer in public and governmental purchasing.
CPPO Program
The CPPO level applies to individuals holding supervisory and/or managerial positions within a public agency. These individuals may or may not be performing the purchasing for the governmental entity, but do either supervise a staff of buyers, the purchasing department, the agency, etc. or manage a minimum of one essential function of the procurement cycle (i.e. contracting).
Download the UPPCC Certification Handbook and Certification Applications
The Institute for Supply Management
The Institute for Supply Management(ISM) exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession.
ISM offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) designations. Information is available on their web site.