Listing of New CPPOs & CPPBs

UPPCC is excited to announce and recognize the 242 new CPPOs & CPPBs from the Spring 2026 testing window. Of the new certificants, 170 are CPPBs along with 72 new CPPOs!

Congratulations to all! We know how hard you worked for this professional achievement.

To date, UPPCC has certified 15,977 professionals in 8 countries, 10 provinces and territories in Canada, and 53 of the states and territories of the United States. A complete list of new CPPO & CPPB certificants can be viewed at the link below.

List of New CPPBs & CPPOs - Spring 2026

Fall 2026 Application Window Opens Monday, May 25! - Complete your application after opening a "MyUPPCC" account at www.uppcc.org.

UPPCC Approved Prep Resources - In preparation for the Fall 2026 exams, it's critical that candidates use proven resources developed by UPPCC or by UPPCC Approved Strategic Partners. Links to these resources are below:

UPPCC Approved Prep Guides on Amazon - CPPO and CPPB

UPPCC Approved Prep Courses from Strategic Partners -

UPPCC Approved Study Groups - New Groups Coming Soon!

ALWAYS check our UPPCC website at UPPCC Prep Resources to find the ONLY resources approved by UPPCC.

UPPCC Welcomes the Airport Procurement Group (APG) as a New Strategic Partner - We are so excited to welcome APG to the UPPCC Partner Program! This partnership will bring new benefits to APG members, create collaboration opportunities with the CPPO & CPPB certification programs and find new ways as partners to elevate the public procurement profession! Click here for the official press release.

About UPPCC

The Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) is an independent entity formed to govern and administer the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification programs. The CPPO and CPPB programs are highly regarded and respected among procurement professionals and employers involved in the public sector. To date, the UPPCC has certified well over 15,900 professionals primarily within the US and Canada as well as in other nations around the globe.

The CPPO and the CPPB are the only globally recognized certifications specifically designed for government procurement professionals. Wholly owned and operated by the independent certifying body, the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council, the CPPO and CPPB represent the premier, independent standards in public procurement certification.