Procurement and Purchasing Certification

CPP – Certified Purchasing Professional and CPPM – Certified Professional Purchasing Manager Certification Exam

a career-focused training program designed for purchasing officers, procurement executives, supply chain specialists, contract administrators, and business owners. This program equips professionals with advanced skills in purchasing and procurement while preparing them to achieve the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) and Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) credentials from the American Purchasing Society (APS) on their first attempt. This dual-track program starts with CPP (foundation level) to build a solid understanding of purchasing and procurement processes, followed by CPPM (advanced level) for strategic, managerial, and global supply chain leadership skills. The course strictly follows the APS certification syllabus

Course Objectives

Complete coverage of the CPP & CPPM syllabus by APS
In-depth training in:

  • Purchasing cycles, systems, and processes
  • Procurement planning, sourcing methods, and supplier evaluation
  • International trade, currency risk, and global sourcing
  • Strategic management, HRM, and supply chain leadership
  • Performance measurement, benchmarking, and consulting skills
  • Master supplier rating systems and vendor performance tools
  • Learn to align purchasing with corporate strategy
  • Understand ethical, legal, and compliance aspects in procurement
  • Prepare with APS-style mock exams and real procurement case studies

Topics Covered

  • Core procurement and purchasing processes
  • Advanced negotiation and contract management
  • International sourcing and currency risk management
  • Strategic supply chain management and leadership

Course Details

  • Duration: 35 Hours
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Language: English/Arabic
  • Instructor:TBA
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Course Breakdown

•Introduction to purchasing cycles and core processes.
•Cost categories, break-even analysis, time value of money.

•Procurement planning, methods, and sourcing strategies.
•Supplier ratings, evaluation frameworks, and performance KPIs.

•Negotiation strategies, contract types, and solicitation processes.
•International sourcing, currency risk, and global supply challenges.

•Purchasing management and strategy development.
•Human resource management (HRM) for procurement teams.
•Apply management principles and lead procurement teams effectively.

•Strategic supply chain management and alignment with corporate strategy.
•Risk analysis, mitigation, and performance measurement.
•Develop strategic supply chain plans and implement risk management frameworks.

•Ethical/legal procurement practices, sustainability.
•CPP/CPPM mock exams, case studies, and certification tips.

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