CPOS Certification [Certified Procurement Operations Specialist] Package

The CPOS (Certified Procurement Operations Specialist) Certification Program is Level 1 of the Certified Procurement Operations Body of Knowledge (CPO-BOK) and covers essential procurement skills. Throughout this program, you’ll learn how to negotiate better, improve supplier performance, and how to properly conduct strategic sourcing and implement procurement technologies. You’ll also get step-by-step instructions on how to deliver results for your organization. 

The path to obtaining the CPOS (Certified Procurement Operations Specialist) Certification involves completing the Level 1 online procurement courses and quizzes, and passing the CPOS exam. The CPOS exam is included with your registration.

The CPOS (Certified Procurement Operations Specialist) designation consists of training on six critical performance domains (courses), which are underpinned by 48 competencies and 217 sub-competencies, including:

• 14 Procurement Best Practices
• Data Analytics for Procurement Professionals
• Savings Strategy Development
• Mastering Procurement Tactics
• Powerful Negotiation for Successful Buying
• Supply Management Contract Writing

Our highly interactive, online courses include step-by-step instructions, interactive activities, quizzes, downloadable templates and worksheets, and more! PDF downloads of all course material is also included. 

Throughout the duration of your access to the program, you will also have access to all of the templates, worksheets, live and on-demand webinars, and more that are available within the NLPA Learning environment.

You have one year from registration to complete all course elements and quizzes. It should take you approximately 48 hours to review the material and take any quizzes. All readings are provided in the course.

This course has been pre-approved for 48 hours of CE credit.