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NIGP-CPP Certification
WHY ATTAIN YOUR NIGP-CPP
Why the NIGP-CPP
Why Attain the NIGP-CPP
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Why the NIGP-CPP
Why Attain the NIGP-CPP
Current NIGP-CPPs
Hear from your Peers
Where to Start
Get Started
Map your Timeline
How to Apply
How to Prepare
Understand the Exam
Prepare for the NIGP-CPP
Testing
Register for the Test
Exam Pass/Fail Stats
Recertification
How to Recertify
NIGP-CPP Retired Status
Authorized Educational Providers
Your NIGP-CPP
Access Your Record
Appeals
Submit an Appeal
2,800+ approved NIGP-CPP candidates and counting….
When NIGP launched the NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certification, we knew from research that a competency-based certification for procurement leaders was needed and wanted. And, we are very happy with the success of this certification. This is in no small part to the amazing group of professionals, volunteers, and subject matter experts who worked hard to elevate the work that each of you do by building a whole new way to get recognized for your competencies, skills, and abilities.
WHY EARN THE NIGP-CPP
NIGP-CPP is one of several ways a procurement professional can be publicly recognized for the achievement of competencies. The program is offered by NIGP – the leading public procurement association that serves as a trusted advisor to more than 2,600+ public agencies and 18,000+ public procurement professionals throughout North America.
An ANAB-Accredited Personnel Certification Program – Accreditation #9151
NIGP-CPP Certification Program Achieves Accreditation by World-Renowned ANSI National Accreditation Board
Net Promotor Score (NPS)
91.4
August 2023 Testing Window
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?
The program offers unique attributes when compared to other procurement-related professional certifications:
Target:
Procurement Leaders
Source:
Public Procurement Competency Framework
Standards:
Achieved the Globally Recognized Standard from the ANSI National Accreditation Board for Professional Certification Programs
Focus:
Competency-Based Modular Exams
Flexibility:
5 eligibility pathways, no training prerequisites, 2 years to successfully complete testing, 4 testing windows annually
Equity:
All Candidates Treated the Same
Relevance:
Certificants get free access to new emerging content as it is published; ensuring that the certification remains relevant
Integration:
Program connected to NIGP’s ecosystem of Research and Life-Long Learning
Career Planning:
NIGP’s Credentialing System Provides Variety
Service Level:
NIGP is Committed to Providing Exceptional Service
And since the NIGP-CPP is integrated within NIGP’s Pathways program, the certification program complements NIGP’s research program and the constantly expanding learning modules; providing assurances that the NIGP-CPP remains relevant to the competencies you need to be a successful leader in your career – today and into the future.
In August 2025, I completed the NIGP-CPP testing—and I passed! Guess what? It is a big deal. There’s a lot of knowledge packed into those modules and finishing them successfully felt absolutely amazing. I do know what I’m doing—and it feels great to say that with confidence.
Dawn K. McIntosh, NIGP-CPP
Manager, Purchasing/Contracts/Risk
City of Palmdale, CA
DIRECTORY OF CURRENT NIGP-CPPs
Current NIGP-CPPs are those individuals who have successfully attained the competency-based qualifications set forth by the NIGP Certification Commission for procurement leaders and have earned the prestigious NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP). The NIGP-CPP is the only certification promoted, managed and administered by NIGP.
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LISTING OF THOSE WITH THE NIGP-CPP RETIRED STATUS
The NIGP-CPP Retired status is available to any current NIGP-CPP who is fully retired from active practice in the profession, including part-time work, consulting, instructing, or independent contracting in the procurement field. An individual with the NIGP-CPP Retired status is not a current NIGP-CPP certificant and is not required to recertify once the NIGP-CPP Status is obtained. All individuals with the NIGP-CPP Retired Status must use either the title NIGP-CPP Retired or the acronym NIGP-CPP Ret. to designate that they are not active and current NIGP-CPP certification holders.
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Certification Pays
According to the 2022 Public Procurement Compensation & Retention Benchmark Study, earning potential differs:
~$57k
Certified
Assistant Buyers
~$46k
Non-Certified
Assistant Buyers
~$86k
Certified
Purchasing Managers
~$75k
Non-Certified
Purchasing Managers
~$57k
Certified
Assistant Buyers
~$46k
Non-Certified
Assistant Buyers
~$86k
Certified
Purchasing Managers
~$75k
Non-Certified
Purchasing Managers
What your peers are saying about the NIGP-CPP...
Achieving the NIGP-CPP certification assures my internal and external stakeholders that I am equipped with the technical competencies to effectively serve their needs. I encourage colleagues to pursue this worthwhile program, in order to attain the credibility and pride that comes with being credentialed.
Danny Mays, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, CPSM
Maryland Department of General Services
I would encourage anyone in this field to strive to achieve this certification, as it will really let you see how far you have come and how much knowledge you have gained along the way.
Kim Baker, NIGP-CPP
City of Palm Springs, CA
NIGP-CPP helps boost my confidence in my skills and knowledge of the Procurement field as well as enhance my credibility as a leader in my entity.
Tracy Garcia, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
City of Tucson, AZ
The NIGP-CPP certification is a hallmark for our profession. Earning this certification assures my clients the service I deliver comes from deep experience and demonstrated competency in public procurement. It is well worth the investment in yourself and our profession to pursue.
Brian Smith, NIGP-CPP
Multnomah County Purchasing, OR