Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) Credential

Gain the Recognition You Deserve by Pursuing Professional Certification and Joining the Distinguished CPCP Group!

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General Information	Upcoming Testing Periods	Free CPCP Webinars
About the Program Why Pursue It Statistics List of CPCPs Frequently Asked Questions Brochure (PDF) Brochure (order free hard copy)	The exam is offered twice per year—in June and October. Apply by August 30 for the October 2013 testing period. (April 30 was the deadline for the June 2013 testing period.)	View available on-demand webinars, which include short presentations (12 minutes or less) and 60-minute overviews of: 1) the application process and exam preparation and 2) recertification
How to Apply for the Exam	How to Prepare for the Exam	How to Maintain the Credential and Recertify
If you're currently exploring—or interested in pursuing—the credential, start here: read the handbook (very important), review point-eligible endeavors and access the application forms.	Once approved to take the exam, begin preparing: schedule your exam appointment as soon as possible, review the exam content outline, obtain study tips and consider the reading references.	Once earned, the credential is valid for a three-year period. CPCPs should understand the requirements: how to denote CPCP status, the code of ethics, recertification methods and point-eligible endeavors.