C.P.P. National Written Examination
The C.P.P. National Written Examination is the final step in attaining the nationally recognized Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) designation. It is held once each year at locations across Canada.
Who Is Eligible
PMAC members in good standing who have attained Level IV of the C.P.P. accreditation program are eligible to write the C.P.P. National Written Examination.
Level IV Requirements
Participants must have completed all of the following:
- 4 Principles Courses
- 12 PMAC seminar credits
- 5 mandatory management courses
- 5 elective management courses
- 3-6 years of purchasing and supply chain management experience
- In-Residence Week
2009 Examination Dates
The National Written Examination will be held June 25-26, 2009. A second sitting for rewrites and deferrals will be held November 4-5, 2009.
Registration
Candidates can register online for the In-Residence Week, the National Written Examination or both, or by mail or fax using the Application for Admission. Applications must be submitted to and approved by SIPMAC.
As we are expecting capacity registration with the end of the Principles-based C.P.P. accreditation program in 2009, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For best rates, the early registration date is March 2, 2009. The final application deadline is April 10, 2009.
For more information about the 2009 National Written Examination, please consult the 2009 C.P.P. National Written Examination brochure.
Exam Preparation Resources
A variety of examination preparation resources are available:
- Exam Preparation Manual
- Sample Exam and Answer Guides
- Discussion Forums
- Principles Course Textbooks and Notes