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Certification

Purchasing Managers
Certified Equipment Support Professional Certification Description The Certified Equipment Support Professional (CESP) designation is a recognized standard for judging the qualifications of a supplier of equipment for private/municipal/government fleets. Certifying Organization Association of Equipment Management Professionals http://www.aemp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Equipment Support Professional Website
Certified Federal Contracts Manager Certification Description Eligibility for the CFCM requires a candidate to have: * A degree from a regionally accredited institution at the bachelor's level, with 24 hours of course work in business management topics, * Two years of experience, and 120 hours of continuing professional education, at least 40 of which are specific to federal contracts management topics. * Waivers of the degree requirement are available for those candidates who have ten years of experience and a letter from a supervisor supporting their candidacy. * Candidates lacking only the experiential and continuing education requirements may apply for the designation and take the examinations. Upon successful completion of the examinations, the candidate will be awarded the designation ONLY when both experiential and continuing education requirements are met. To earn the CFCM, a candidate must take and pass two examinations; the Business Knowledge and Federal Knowledge modules. Certifying Organization National Contract Management Association http://www.ncmahq.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Federal Contracts Manager Website
Certified Green Purchasing Professional Certification Description The Certified Green Purchasing Professional (CGPP) verifies training in green procurement and sustainability. The area of sustainability is growing quickly and many companies already have plans and policies/procedures in place. This trend will only continue to grow and will become more and more important in the future. Certifying Organization American Purchasing Society https://www.american-purchasing.com/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Green Purchasing Professional Website
Certified in Production and Inventory Management Certification Description Thousands of employers worldwide look for the CPIM designation when making critical hiring decisions. These companies know that CPIM designees have the proven knowledge and skills to strategically streamline operations. Certifying Organization American Production and Inventory Control Society http://www.apics.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified in Production and Inventory Management Website
Certified Materials & Resource Professional Certification Description CMRP status provides both internal and external rewards. CMRPs enjoy the pride of recognition of being among the elite in a critical field of healthcare. And CMRP is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Certifying Organization Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management http://www.ahrmm.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Certified Materials & Resource Professional Website
Certified Professional Contracts Manager Certification Description A certified professional contracts manager (CPCM) shows that you are knowledgeable about all facets of contracts management, both within the government and the commercial arenas. Certifying Organization National Contract Management Association http://www.ncmahq.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional Contracts Manager Website
Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant Certification Description Applicants for the Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC) must aleady have earned and received the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) award or be applying for both programs simultaneously. They must have a business or related subject degree from an accredited college. They also must have either purchasing consulting or teaching experience to companies or people outside of the applicants' own employer. Certifying Organization American Purchasing Society https://www.american-purchasing.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant Website
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager Certification Description The Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) program should be obtained for anyone in a managerial position. As a prerequisite, this certification requires that Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certification already be obtained. In addition, managerial experience is mandated as well. Certifying Organization American Purchasing Society https://www.american-purchasing.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional Purchasing Manager Website
Certified Purchasing Card Professional Certification Description The CPCP credential is awarded to P-Card professionals who have demonstrated experience and understanding of the body of knowledge necessary to administer a Purchasing Card program. This credential focuses on individual skills and knowledge of specialized P-Card functions. Achieving this designation allows P-Card professionals to be recognized for their exemplary level of expertise. Certifying Organization National Association of Purchasing Card Professionals http://www.napcp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Purchasing Card Professional Website
Certified Purchasing Professional Certification Description The Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certification is for professionals who have demonstrated the skills to successfully implement improved purchasing and supply chain practices as part of a business solution in an organization. Certifying Organization American Purchasing Society https://www.american-purchasing.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Purchasing Professional Website
Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Purchasing Essentials Certification Description The Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Purchasing Essentials certification will indicate a functional foundation in E-Business Essentials including skills such as how to access and navigate within the R12 E-Business Suite, how to enter data, retrieve information in the form of a query and access online help. You will exhibit the skills necessary to set up and use R12 Oracle Purchasing to manage the purchasing process - from requisitioning to receipt of purchase orders. Certifying Organization Oracle Corporation https://www.oracle.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Purchasing Essentials Website
Oracle Fusion Distributed Order Orchestration 2014 Essentials Certifying Organization Oracle Corporation https://www.oracle.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Oracle Fusion Distributed Order Orchestration 2014 Essentials Website
Oracle Fusion Procurement 2014 Essentials Certifying Organization Oracle Corporation https://www.oracle.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Oracle Fusion Procurement 2014 Essentials Website
Oracle Retail Merchandising System 13.2 Foundation Functional Implementer Essentials Certifying Organization Oracle Corporation https://www.oracle.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Oracle Retail Merchandising System 13.2 Foundation Functional Implementer Essentials Website
Oracle Retail Price Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials Certifying Organization Oracle Corporation https://www.oracle.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Oracle Retail Price Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials Website
Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials Certifying Organization Oracle Corporation https://www.oracle.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management 13.2 Functional Implementer Essentials Website
Oracle Value Chain Planning: Demantra Demand Management 7 Essentials Certification Description Oracle Demantra Demand Management and AFDM Certified Essentials certification is for individuals who have approximately two years experience selling and implementing Oracle Demantra Demand Management solutions that can help companies maximize profitability with superior capabilities to better sense, shape, and respond to demand. The certification exam will include topics such as: collaboration workbench, worksheets, series, security manager, workflow manager, data model, forecast engine, integration and causal factors. Certifying Organization Oracle Corporation https://www.oracle.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Oracle Value Chain Planning: Demantra Demand Management 7 Essentials Website
SAP Certified Application Associate - Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6 Certification Description The certification SAP Certified Application Associate - Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 EhP6 verifies the knowledge in the area of Procurement for the consultant profile. This certificate proves that the candidate has a basic understanding within this consultant profile and can implement this knowledge practically in projects. The SAP Certified Application Associate can contribute to the success of the planning and implementation phases of a project. Certifying Organization SAP America, Inc. https://www.sap.com/index.html Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes SAP Certified Application Associate - Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6 Website
SAP Certified Application Associate - Supplier Relationship Management 7.2 Certification Description The certification "Solution Consultant Supplier Relationship Management SAP SRM 7.0 EHP 2", verifies the knowledge in the area of SRM for the application associate consultant profile. This certificate proves that the candidate has a basic understanding within this consultant profile, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects. The SAP Certified Application Associate can contribute to the success of the planning and implementation phases of the project in a mentored role. Certifying Organization SAP America, Inc. https://www.sap.com/index.html Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes SAP Certified Application Associate - Supplier Relationship Management 7.2 Website
Senior Professional in Supply Management Certification Description The Senior Professional in Supply Management Program is an expertly structured purchasing training program based on best practices and designed to improve real-world results. Instead of memorizing definitions or receiving an overview of a concept, you will be given step-by-step instructions and provided interactive exercises to ensure that they know how to apply what they're learning to their job duties to achieve measureable results. Certifying Organization Next Level Purchasing Association https://www.nextlevelpurchasing.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Senior Professional in Supply Management Website
Senior Professional in Supply Management - 2 Certification Description The SPSM2 is not a replacement for the original SPSM Certification, but simply a higher level of achievement. The Senior Professional in Supply Management -2 Program is an expertly structured purchasing training program based on best practices and designed to improve real-world results. Instead of memorizing definitions or receiving an overview of a concept, you will be given step-by-step instructions and provided interactive exercises to ensure that they know how to apply what they're learning to their job duties to achieve measureable results. Certifying Organization Next Level Purchasing Association https://www.nextlevelpurchasing.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Senior Professional in Supply Management - 2 Website
Senior Professional in Supply Management - 3 Certification Description The SPSM3 is not a replacement for the original SPSM or SPSM2 certifications, but simply a higher level of achievement. The Senior Professional in Supply Management - 3 Program is an expertly structured purchasing training program based on best practices and designed to improve real-world results. Instead of memorizing definitions or receiving an overview of a concept, you will be given step-by-step instructions and provided interactive exercises to ensure that they know how to apply what they're learning to their job duties to achieve measureable results. Certifying Organization Next Level Purchasing Association https://www.nextlevelpurchasing.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Senior Professional in Supply Management - 3 Website

Purchasing Managers

Certified Equipment Support Professional

Certification Description
The Certified Equipment Support Professional (CESP) designation is a recognized standard for judging the qualifications of a supplier of equipment for private/municipal/government fleets.

Certifying Organization
Association of Equipment Management Professionals
http://www.aemp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Equipment Support Professional Website

Certified Federal Contracts Manager

Certification Description

Eligibility for the CFCM requires a candidate to have:

* A degree from a regionally accredited institution at the bachelor's level, with 24 hours of course work in business management topics, * Two years of experience, and 120 hours of continuing professional education, at least 40 of which are specific to federal contracts management topics.
* Waivers of the degree requirement are available for those candidates who have ten years of experience and a letter from a supervisor supporting their candidacy.
* Candidates lacking only the experiential and continuing education requirements may apply for the designation and take the examinations. Upon successful completion of the examinations, the candidate will be awarded the designation ONLY when both experiential and continuing education requirements are met.
To earn the CFCM, a candidate must take and pass two examinations; the Business Knowledge and Federal Knowledge modules.

Certifying Organization
National Contract Management Association
http://www.ncmahq.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Federal Contracts Manager Website

Certified Green Purchasing Professional

Certification Description
The Certified Green Purchasing Professional (CGPP) verifies training in green procurement and sustainability. The area of sustainability is growing quickly and many companies already have plans and policies/procedures in place. This trend will only continue to grow and will become more and more important in the future.

Certifying Organization
American Purchasing Society
https://www.american-purchasing.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Green Purchasing Professional Website

Certified in Production and Inventory Management

Certification Description
Thousands of employers worldwide look for the CPIM designation when making critical hiring decisions. These companies know that CPIM designees have the proven knowledge and skills to strategically streamline operations.

Certifying Organization
American Production and Inventory Control Society
http://www.apics.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified in Production and Inventory Management Website

Certified Materials & Resource Professional

Certification Description
CMRP status provides both internal and external rewards. CMRPs enjoy the pride of recognition of being among the elite in a critical field of healthcare. And CMRP is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Certifying Organization
Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management
http://www.ahrmm.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Certified Materials & Resource Professional Website

Certified Professional Contracts Manager

Certification Description
A certified professional contracts manager (CPCM) shows that you are knowledgeable about all facets of contracts management, both within the government and the commercial arenas.

Certifying Organization
National Contract Management Association
http://www.ncmahq.org

Certified Professional Contracts Manager Website

Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant

Certification Description
Applicants for the Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC) must aleady have earned and received the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) award or be applying for both programs simultaneously. They must have a business or related subject degree from an accredited college. They also must have either purchasing consulting or teaching experience to companies or people outside of the applicants' own employer.

Certifying Organization
American Purchasing Society
https://www.american-purchasing.com/

Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant Website

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager

Certification Description
The Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) program should be obtained for anyone in a managerial position. As a prerequisite, this certification requires that Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certification already be obtained. In addition, managerial experience is mandated as well.

Certifying Organization
American Purchasing Society
https://www.american-purchasing.com/

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager Website

Certified Purchasing Card Professional

Certification Description
The CPCP credential is awarded to P-Card professionals who have demonstrated experience and understanding of the body of knowledge necessary to administer a Purchasing Card program. This credential focuses on individual skills and knowledge of specialized P-Card functions. Achieving this designation allows P-Card professionals to be recognized for their exemplary level of expertise.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Purchasing Card Professionals
http://www.napcp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Purchasing Card Professional Website

Certified Purchasing Professional

Certification Description
The Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certification is for professionals who have demonstrated the skills to successfully implement improved purchasing and supply chain practices as part of a business solution in an organization.

Certifying Organization
American Purchasing Society
https://www.american-purchasing.com/

Certified Purchasing Professional Website

Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1 Purchasing Essentials

Certification Description
The Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Purchasing Essentials certification will indicate a functional foundation in E-Business Essentials including skills such as how to access and navigate within the R12 E-Business Suite, how to enter data, retrieve information in the form of a query and access online help. You will exhibit the skills necessary to set up and use R12 Oracle Purchasing to manage the purchasing process - from requisitioning to receipt of purchase orders.

Certifying Organization
Oracle Corporation
https://www.oracle.com/index.html