Public Procurement
Certification Exam
Preparation

Aligned with the UPPCC Body of Knowledge and Competency

Benefits of Public Procurement Certification

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Darin L Matthews

FNIGP, CPPO, CPSM, C.P.M., NIGP-CPP
Your Instructor: Darin Matthews is an internationally known authority on and advocate for public procurement certification.

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*365 days Access to the updated third edition of the eBook “Public Procurement: CPP0 and CPPB Exam Preparation Through Case Studies and Exercises.”

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Our short quizzes, will help you assess your understanding and identify areas for improvement.

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You also receive support articles and the Public Procurement Answer Guide, giving you a wealth of additional information to enhance your knowledge and skills.

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What Others are Saying...

“I would anticipate using this book for both newly hired employees as well as those with more experience. The topics and questions could lead to good discussions and sharing of ideas and perspectives.”

–Don Buffum, CPPO
Former Director, Procurement and Contracts Mississippi State University

“Public Procurement' contributes relevantly designed learning objectives. It bridges leading theory and innovative practice within a collaborative organizational context. Whether training for a new career or racing to your next promotion, 'Public Procurement' supports your success through prudent, savvy lessons within an ethical framework of professional behavior.”

-David L. Baker,
Professor Emeritus of Public Administration, California State University, San Bernardino, and
former County Administrator, San Joaquin County, California

“The book provides a good resource for new procurement professionals and those already in the field. The cases presented provide a flavor of real life situations that procurement professionals may encounter in their career.”

-Lourdes Coss, CPPO
Former Procurement Director, University of Illinois

Meet Our Procurement Expert Authors...

  • Alexandru V. Roman

    Co-author
    PhD, MA, MBA, BA
    Alexandru V. Roman is a faculty with the Department of Management at California State University, Los Angeles. He has over 18 years of consulting experience. In his former position as professor at California State University, San Bernardino, Dr. Roman oversaw the creation of their Management Certificate in Public Procurement (MCPP) which is widely recognized as one of the top programs in the US. In 2016, Dr. Roman was recognized by the Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) with the Distinguished Service for his contributions to the field.
  • Darin L. Matthews

    Co-author & Instructor
    FNIGP, CPPO, CPSM, C.P.M., NIGP-CPP
    Darin currently serves as Chief Procurement Officer for Cal Poly University. He has over thirty years of procurement and supply chain management experience in state and local government, higher education, and private industry. Darin is a sought-after speaker throughout the world on a variety of procurement topics. Darin is a Past President and current instructor for NIGP and has served on the faculty for several leading universities. He has also served as a board member of the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council.

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CPPO Certification Exam Prep
For procurement professionals in leadership and management positions. Consists of 23 concise videos and online quizzes which correspond to 23 exercises from the companion text. Each exercise concludes with a written assignment which promotes active learning and challenges students to think critically about important procurement issues.
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CPPB Certification Exam Prep
For procurement professionals responsible for performing essential functions within the procurement cycle, but may or may not have management or supervisory responsibilities. Consists of 19 concise videos and online quizzes which correspond to 19 exercises from the companion text. Each exercise concludes with a written assignment which promotes active learning and challenges students to think critically about important procurement issues.
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This sample is limited to Exercise 9, and is included in the CPPO and CPPB Certification Prep courses. Material Copyrighted Birkdale Publishers