Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) Credential Program

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Gain the Industry Recognition You Deserve by Pursuing Professional Certification!

Upcoming Testing Periods:

	Application Deadline	Testing Dates
Fall 2010	August 31, 2010	October 2–16, 2010
Summer 2011	April 29, 2011	June 4–18, 2011

Join the challenge in becoming a Certified Purchasing Card Professional! To see who has already achieved this designation, review the complete list of CPCPs.

What's New in 2010?

CPCP brochure. Request complimentary, printed CPCP brochures (and other NAPCP materials) from the NAPCP. Click here to preview the brochure.

Application process. A revised CPCP application plus a new supplemental form provides more flexibility and opportunities for claiming points to meet the initial eligibility requirements.

Recertification. A revised CPCP Recertification Points Claim Form is more comprehensive, allowing CPCPs to more easily claim point-eligible activities.

General Information

About the CPCP Program
CPCP Brochure (complimentary copies available for order)
CPCP Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Complaint Process

1. Pursuing the CPCP Credential

For an overview of the CPCP program and guidance on getting started, access the CPCP Credentialing Process presentation PDF (includes instructions for accessing the audio portion).

Reasons to Pursue and/or Support the Credential
FAQs about Eligibility and the Application Process
Initial Certification Requirements
Handbook for Candidates
Application – complete electronically and then print
CPCP Application Points Claim Form (supplement to application) – download this Excel file and save to your computer
Form for Requesting Special Needs Accommodations
FAQs about the Examination Appointment and Testing Facilities
CPCP Five-Question Sample Quiz

2. Preparing for the CPCP Exam

3. Achieving the CPCP Credential

4. Retaining the CPCP Credential (Recertification)

Presentation: CPCP Recertification Process (PDF, including instructions for accessing the audio portion)
FAQs about Recertification
Recertification Information and Instructions
Recertification Application
CPCP Recertification Points Claim Form – download this Excel file and save to your computer

Earning CPCP Points (for Initial Eligibility or Recertification)

Attend NAPCP events and/or point-eligible events hosted by other organizations

Contribute content for the NAPCP Resource Center

Get involved as an event speaker

The two CPCP points claim forms (for the initial application and recertification) provide details about other point-eligible endeavors