Course Overview
What is the Online Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certification?
The Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) credential from the American Purchasing Society (APS) validates your capability across the full purchasing lifecycle from planning and sourcing to contracts, ethics, law, math, and inventory.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Apply structured purchasing methods to real procurement scenarios across planning, sourcing, negotiation, contracts, and inventory.
- Approach the APS Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) process with confidence using practice MCQs, mock tests, and guided revision.
- Present a recognized CPP-aligned credential and skillset when applying for purchasing and supply chain roles globally.
Course Snapshot
- Mode: 100% Online (Live Virtual + Self-Paced LMS)
- Level: Beginner to Intermediate purchasing professionals
- Ideal for: Purchasing, procurement, supply chain and vendor management roles
- Certification: Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) from the American Purchasing Society (APS)
Upcoming Batches
Fast-track / Crash Course
Is this for you?
Is this Online CPP Program Right for You?
This Online CPP training is ideal if you work with suppliers, pricing, contracts, or inventory and want a credential that travels with you globally.
- Purchasing, procurement, or sourcing specialists seeking globally recognized validation of their skills.
- Professionals in vendor or supplier management needing a structured framework for RFQs, POs, contracts, and performance.
- Supply chain, logistics, or operations professionals increasingly involved in purchasing decisions.
- Those moving from administrative or coordination roles into professional procurement positions.
- Career switchers from finance, engineering, projects, or operations entering purchasing.
- Team leads, supervisors, or managers who want a common purchasing language and framework for their teams.
- Freelancers or consultants supporting clients with tenders, bids, and supplier negotiations.
- Professionals targeting international mobility and better compensation in procurement-focused roles.
What are the Prerequisites for the CPP Certification and Training?
Eligibility covers both EduDelphi’s training entry recommendations and APS requirements for the official CPP credential.
- Educational background: Recommended diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with strong purchasing exposure compensating for non-business majors.
- Work experience: 1–2 years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related roles is recommended for training, while APS typically expects around two years of purchasing-related experience.
- Exam body rules: Final eligibility and certification decisions are made solely by the American Purchasing Society (APS) under their prevailing guidelines.
Curriculum
What Topics are Covered in the Online CPP Syllabus?
Comprehensive coverage of Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) topics and exam domains.
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- Purchasing cycle and workflows
- Types of purchasing systems
- Standard purchasing steps and documentation
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- Advanced purchase planning techniques
- Understanding purchasing complexity and risk
- Building effective procurement plans and schedules
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- Price-competitive approaches and bidding
- Blanket purchase agreements and long-term contracts
- Electronic procurement and digital workflows
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- Structured steps of negotiation
- Key tools and tactics in negotiation
- Types of negotiations and strategy selection
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- Purpose and structure of purchasing contracts
- Essential elements of a valid contract
- Duties, obligations, and remedies in purchasing agreements
- Types of purchasing contracts and when to use them
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- Identifying and evaluating suppliers
- Order of precedence and sourcing options
- Make-or-buy decisions
- Lease-versus-purchase analysis
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- Solicitation planning and documentation
- Writing clear RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents
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- Ethical standards in purchasing and conflicts of interest
- Managing buyer–seller relationships professionally
- Codes of conduct and reputational risk in procurement
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- Legal principles that impact purchasing
- Contract law basics relevant to procurement
- Legal risk awareness and common pitfalls
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- Core purchasing calculations
- Cost and price analysis basics
- Discounts, markups, and total cost of ownership
- Simple financial evaluation of supplier offers
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- Setting and maintaining proper inventory levels
- Inventory planning and control fundamentals
- Balancing availability, carrying costs, and stock-outs
Learning outcomes by module
- Build a structured understanding of purchasing concepts from fundamentals to inventory management.
- Relate each module to CPP preparation themes prescribed by the American Purchasing Society (APS).
- Use topic-wise MCQs, mock tests, and revision plans to reinforce learning for the CPP process.
Download full syllabus
Get the complete, updated CPP syllabus with module-wise topics, delivery modes, and suggested preparation timelines.
Meet your mentors
Learn from Industry Veterans with International Experience
EduDelphi’s CPP faculty consists of seasoned procurement and supply chain professionals who connect APS-aligned concepts to real purchasing challenges.
Kashif Akhtar
Qualified Engineer, CSCP, PMP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE
A veteran in high-stakes procurement and contract management, Kashif bridges the gap between APS theoretical standards and real-world purchasing law. He specializes in teaching complex negotiation tactics and ethical frameworks, ensuring candidates master the core leadership domains required for the CPP credential.
Anirban Mondal
CSCP, MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain), BCA
Anirban excels at breaking down the end-to-end purchasing cycle, from solicitation planning to inventory optimization. With a deep focus on procurement math and sourcing analysis, he provides the practical tools needed to manage supplier performance and navigate the technical modules of the APS exam with confidence.
Faculty advantage
Certified & Professional Trainers
Every CPP instructor is an experienced practitioner who teaches with one clear goal: helping you build real purchasing competence and succeed in the APS CPP process.
- Global procurement and supply chain backgrounds.
- Strong focus on ethics, contracts, and risk management.
- Experience coaching global learners through online formats.
Exam & certification
How is the CPP Certification Exam Conducted?
The CPP examination is administered online by the American Purchasing Society (APS), which manages all rules, evaluation, and certification decisions.
Exam administration
- The CPP examination is administered online by the American Purchasing Society (APS) as part of their official CPP process.
- APS does not publicly disclose the exact exam format, number of questions, time limit, or passing score.
- Certification decisions are based on a holistic evaluation that can include exam performance, professional experience, education, and references.
Mode and accessibility
- Exams are delivered through APS’s secure online system, allowing participation from multiple countries without travel.
- In many regions the exam can be taken via online proctoring or designated testing setups, subject to APS policies.
- Candidates need a reliable internet connection, a quiet environment, and a compliant computer to sit for the exam.
Certification & recognition
Upon successfully completing the APS process, you may be awarded the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) credential from the American Purchasing Society (APS), subject to their evaluation.
- Issued by: American Purchasing Society (APS).
- Recognised globally by employers looking for structured purchasing and procurement capability.
- Validity: CPP typically requires periodic renewal under APS guidelines.
Please refer to the official American Purchasing Society (APS) website for the latest exam, eligibility, and renewal updates.
Fees & inclusions
What is the Investment for this CPP Certification Pathway?
Transparent pricing for Global learners.
What your fee includes
- Complete CPP training (live interactive online batches and/or self-paced CPP LMS).
- Access to structured notes, mind maps, MCQs, mock tests, and revision resources.
- Access to EduDelphi’s LMS and class recordings.
- Guidance on APS application steps, documentation, and exam registration.
- Doubt support and basic career counselling for CPP-aligned roles.
Instalment options available
CPP certification fees (APS – for reference)
With APS Membership: APS Individual Membership USD 268 plus CPP Processing Fee USD 299, total USD 567. Without APS Membership: CPP Processing Fee USD 515.
APS fees and policies can change, so always confirm the latest pricing directly with the American Purchasing Society (APS) and request our latest CPP training fee sheet in USD.
