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Is UPPCC Certification in Your Future?. Panelists: UPPCC Governing Board & Staff. Agenda. Introductions UPPCC Certification Programs Current Eligibility Requirements 2014 Eligibility Requirements Other Changes for UPPCC Questions. 2010-2015 Strategic Planning Process. Name Changes
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Is UPPCC Certificationin Your Future? Panelists: UPPCC Governing Board & Staff
Agenda • Introductions • UPPCC Certification Programs • Current Eligibility Requirements • 2014 Eligibility Requirements • Other Changes for UPPCC • Questions
2010-2015 Strategic Planning Process • Name Changes • Universal Public Procurement Certification Council • Certified Public Procurement Officer • Elevate the procurement profession • New eligibility requirements • New recertification requirements
UPPCC Certification Programs • Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) • Supervisors of buyers OR • Managers of public procurement function • First certification issued in 1964 • Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) • Perform public purchasing functions (buyers) • Non-managerial or supervisory • First certificate (under PPB certificate program) issued in 1979 • First CPPB certification issued in 1991
UPPCC Eligibility Requirements • Formal Education • Experience • Coursework/Training
CPPO Eligibility Schedules – thru 2013 • A: CPPB Certified • 144 hours; 8 years total exp; 6 years public; 3 years supervisory/management function • B: Bachelor’s Degree • 48 hours; 3 years total exp; 2 years public; 2 years supervisory/management function • C: Master’s or Doctorate Degree • 24 hours; 3 years total exp; 2 years public; 2 years supervisory/management function
CPPB Eligibility Schedules – thru 2013 • A: High School/GED • 96 hours; 5 years total exp; 3 years public • B: Associate’s Degree • 96 hours; 4 years total exp; 3 years public • C: Bachelor’s Degree • 48 hours; 2 years public exp • D: Master’s or Doctorate • 24 hours; 2 years public exp
New Eligibility Requirements • Degree Required • College Level Coursework Preferred • Coursework, Training & Experience completed within 10 years of application • New “instructor-led” requirement for all training
Window of Opportunity… • Apply by December 31, 2013 – application will be considered under CURRENT eligibility requirements • Apply January 1, 2014 or after – application will be considered under NEW eligibility requirements • KEEP YOUR CPPO/CPPB CURRENT - DONOT LET YOUR CERTIFICATION EXPIRE!!! – you may not be able to earn it back…
Other Changes for UPPCC • Recertification • Effective January 1, 2014 • Continuing Education focused – no longer earn points for just holding a membership • Lifetime Status Replaced with Retired Status • Examinations • Based on recent Job Analysis study • 10 Domain Areas to 6 Domain Areas • Effective May 2014 testing window
Questions? Your Certification Resource: uppcc.org More information regarding: Eligibility Requirements, Application Process, Program Enhancements, Body of Knowledge, Study Resources, etc.