Congratulations to the new CPPO certificant from TAPP! Among the 67 new CPPOs is
- Crystal Baker, CPPO - Hamilton County Board of Education
The Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) announced the 256 individuals (189 CPPB's, 67 CPPO's) who have successfully completed the Fall 2025 certification examinations.
To date, the UPPCC has certified 15,735 professionals in 8 countries, 10 provinces and territories in Canada, and in 53 of the states and territories of the United States.
The UPPCC will begin accepting application submissions for the Spring 2026 testing window (May 1-15, 2026) starting Nov 10th. The application deadline (with no late fee) is March 3, 2026. Read the
Certification Guide for answers to your application questions. Apply and get approved early so you have the most options for testing times and dates that best fit your schedule. This also gives you more time to prepare.