Access to the Bridge Exam
Yes, through June 2024, the Commission offers a bridge exam (Module B) for those holders of the UPPCC’s CPPO or CPPB designations who wish to attain their NIGP-CPP Certification. To be eligible for the bridge exam, candidates must apply under Pathway F and submit a copy of their certification at the time of application which reflects either active status or lapsed status within one year after the expiration date on the certificate. A bridge from other professional certifications may be considered in the future.
The purpose of the bridge exam is to differentiate between these programs by assessing candidates on technical competency statements incorporated into the NIGP-CPP exam which were not included in the CPPO and CPPB exams.
Pathway F candidates may earn the NIGP-CPP by successfully completing Exam Module B only through May 2024 testing. After May 2024 testing, ALL candidates – regardless of eligibility pathway – must successfully complete BOTH Exam Module A and Exam Module B. No exceptions will be granted.
Purpose of the Bridge Exam
Domain/Focus Area |
CPPO |
CPPB |
NIGP-CPP |
---|---|---|---|
Procurement Administration |
25% | 20% | |
Sourcing |
20% | 36% | 14% |
Negotiation |
10% | 8% | |
Contract Administration |
20% | 20% | 11% |
Supply Management |
5% | 8% | |
Strategic Procurement Planning |
20% | 8% | |
Strategy |
10% | ||
Policy Legislation and Program Oversight |
14% | ||
Planning and Analysis |
11% | ||
Leadership |
26% | ||
Business Principles and Operations |
14% |
The purpose of the bridge exam is to differentiate between these programs by assessing candidates on technical competency statements incorporated into the NIGP-CPP exam which were not included in the CPPO and CPPB exams.
The 43 NIGP-CPP competency statements:
NIGP-CPP Focus Area |
# Module A |
% of Module A exam |
# Module B |
% of Module B exam |
---|---|---|---|---|
Strategy |
2 |
8% |
2 |
12% |
Policy Legislation |
3 |
12% |
3 |
17% |
Planning & Analysis |
4 |
17% |
1 |
5% |
Sourcing |
5 |
27% |
1 |
1% |
Contract Administration |
3 |
17% |
2 |
5% |
Leadership |
2 |
11% |
9 |
38% |
Business Principles |
1 |
7% |
5 |
22% |
TOTAL |
20 |
100% |
23 |
100% |