UPPCC Presents Updated Body of Public Purchasing Knowledge

                           


The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)  announces the newly updated Body of Knowledge  for its two public purchasing credentials; the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB). The Body of Knowledge dictates the content for certification examinations beginning with the October 20-25, 2008 testing window. October 2008 marks a significant milestone for the UPPCC as it has also earmarked that date for the rollout of many other program enhancements all designed to bring the organization one step closer to achieving ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Notable Changes

The most notable change to the Body of Knowledge is that it is far more detailed and consists of only one overarching Body of Knowledge, rather than one for the CPPO and one for the CPPB. You will also note that individual tasks or knowledge that applies to only one program is identified immediately following the task and/or knowledge as either “CPPO ONLY” or “CPPB ONLY.” If there is no indication for a specific program, the task and/or knowledge apply to both the CPPO and CPPB.

For the CPPO, “Materiels Management” was added as a new topic area and “Personnel Issues” was renamed “Human Resources/Personnel.” A significant increase was noted in the amount of the CPPO exam that will cover “Administration Aspects of Purchasing” (up to 15% from 10%) and “Forecasting and Strategies,” while a decrease was noted in the area of “Solicitation and Evaluation of Bids/Proposals.”

For CPPB, “Inventory Management” and “Material Flow” were combined into one new category called “’Materiels’ Management” to apply to both goods and services. The “Miscellaneous” category was deleted and two new categories, “Human Resources/Personnel” and “Forecasting and Strategies,” were added. As with the CPPO, a significant increase was noted in the amount of the CPPB exam that will cover “Administration Aspects of Purchasing” (up to 19% from 7%) and “Solicitation and Evaluation of Bids/Proposals,” while a decrease was noted in the areas of “Materiels Management” and “Negotiation.”

Additional data analysis was performed on the tasks and knowledge importance ratings of the Canadian constituency and compared them to the same ratings for the total survey population. The findings for both comparative groups were in agreement with one another. Therefore, the Job Analysis Study supports the fact that a country-specific exam is not needed.

Development of the Body of Knowledge

Periodically the UPPCC performs a Job Analysis study to ensure that the certification exams are aligned with the skills, knowledge and abilities needed for successful job performance in the public purchasing profession. The Body of Knowledge is the end result of the Job Analysis Study. A Job Analysis consists of several activities: the development of a survey tool, survey dissemination, compilation of survey results, and finally, the development of the Body of Knowledge.

Nearly 2,000 subject matter experts participated in the various stages of the Study from a variety of locations, work settings, work experiences, career and education levels.

Input was received from every state in the U.S., ten of the thirteen provinces/territories of Canada and from other areas as distant as Australia and Northern Africa. The state of Florida took the lead representing the area with the most participation followed by the states of California and Texas.

Questions and Additional Information

For more information on certification and up-coming program changes, please visit the UPPCC Online at www.uppcc.org.

The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) is an independent entity formed to govern and administer the Certified Public Purchasing 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 10,000 professionals primarily within the US and Canada as well as in other nations around the globe.

Education Essential: Effective Management of Construction Contracts

Construction Contracts Pose Special Challenges To Contract Administrators 

"Effective Management of Construction Contracts"  is a one-day course that addresses key differences between other types of formal contracting, and construction contracting.  This course covers critical areas of the construction contracting process that require special focus to reduce risk of failed projects, project delays and project cost overruns.

"Effective Management of Construction Contracts" is taught by Aaron Howell, CPPO, C.P.M., or Darin Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.

The next "Effective Management of Construction Contracts" class is in Plano, Texas on January 11, 2008 and will be presented by Aaron Howell, CPPO, C.P.M.  This class is hosted by the Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex Chapter of NIGP.  To register, email clwhite@ccccd.edu.

If any chapter or agency would like to host this course, contact lgaffney@nigp.org or complete the 2007-2008 Seminar Request Form. 

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What Do National Distance Learning Week And The Chance To Win An iPOD Nano Have In Common?

The Answer:  NIGP

The week of November 12 - 16 is National Distance Learning Week. 

Distance learning is a great opportunity to participate in professional development that is convenient for you and cost effective.  By registering for online training, you have easy access to the knowledge and information you need to advance your professional career – all at the click of your mouse. 

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Membership: Did You Know?

"The staff savings alone in developing
a complex RFP would pay for your membership." 
                                                       Renea Haycraft, CPPO, CPPB  
                                                       NIGP Member since 1994

Your Support System

NIGP makes available to every member a shared body of technical and personal resources.

Do you need a head start on an RFP?  Our online Forms and Documents library has over 70,000 proven titles across 150 broad topic areas.  If you need specific technical information, our Specifications Library with over 30,000 references is easily searched and at your disposal as you develop your contracting documents.

Are you looking for an answer to an immediate problem?  Your peers and experts are at your figertips through active online discussion groups we call Knowledge Communities.  Understanding your situation through personal experience, our members are quick to come to your assistance.

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These are just a few of the ways NIGP supports our members.  Don't let your membership expire, renew today by calling 800-367-6447 x228. [ return to top ]

Welcome New Members - September 2007

Agency Members

Ascension Parish Government
Bonnie Borel
Gonzales, LA

C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center
Jolene Constance
DeQuincy, LA

City of Chicago - Water Management
Felicia Rawlings
Chicago, IL

City of Espanola
Bernadine Martinez
Espanola, NM

City of Portland - Department of Transportation
Patrick Boyd CPPB
Portland, OR

City of Shaker Heights Public Works
John Becker
Shaker Heights, OH

DeKalb Technical College
Karen Rosser
Clarkston, GA

Dinwiddie County
Karen Wilmoth
Dinwiddie, VA

Kentucky Horse Racing Authority
Teresa Sanders
Lexington, KY

Miami Dade Seaport Department
Terrence Kelsey CPPB
Miami, FL

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District
Teri Sisco C.P.M.
San Jacinto, CA

Naperville Public Library
Marcia LaBeau
Naperville, IL

Oklahoma City - County Health Department
Toni Miller
Oklahoma City, OK

Shreveport DOS W&S Field Operations
Ramona Baylor
Shreveport, LA

Town of Buckeye
Peggy Wright CPPB
Buckeye, AZ

Town of Marana
James Pregler C.P.M.
Marana, AZ

Weber School District
Merlene Wixon
Ogden, UT


Individual Members

Lucille Anken, CPPB
Gainesville, FL

Joan Demenge, CPPB
St. Cloud, MN

Roger Douglas
Laurel, MD

Barbara Lawrence
Orlando, FL

Paul Lucas, CPPB
Salem, OR

Kelly Shaklee Dixon, CPPB
King George, VA

Denise Smith
Baltimore, DC

Sonja Taylor
Covington, VA


Retired Members

John Davis, CPPB
Palm Springs, FL

Claudette Henry, CPPO, CPPB
Land O Lakes, FL


Student Members

Rennette Apodaca
Las Cruces, NM

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UPPCC Certifications - September 2007

Congratulations to the following individuals for successfully completing the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) certification requirements!

New CPPOs   

 




California
Susan Holt, CPPO, CPPB
Senior Procurement Administrator
Orange County Transportation Authority

Idaho
Sarah Hilderbrand, J.D., CPPO
Purchasing Officer
State of Idaho

Bonnie Sletten, C.P.M., CPPO
Purchasing Officer
State of Idaho

Wisconsin
Linda Dupuis, CPPO, C.P.M.
Purchasing Manager
City of Green  Bay, WI

New CPPBs 

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