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Are you preparing to take your Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) exam this Fall? NYSAMPO is here to support you every step of the way!

Join us every Tuesday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (August 4 – October 6) for an interactive, 10-week study series designed to walk through the UPPCC Body of Knowledge & Competency (BoK-C), cover core exam topics, and share practical test-taking strategies.

Whether you’ve already submitted your application or are finalizing your contact hours, this cohort provides the structure, peer support, and domain review needed to help you cross the finish line with confidence.

Weekly Domain Schedule (Tuesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

• Aug 4: Week 1 – Kick-Off & General Info (Exam Structure, Application Walkthrough, & Study Strategies)

• Aug 11: Week 2 – Domain I: Regulatory & Compliance (14% of Exam)

• Aug 18: Week 3 – Domain II: Procurement Life Cycle – Pre-Solicitation Planning (Part 1 - 20% of Exam)

• Aug 25: Week 4 – Domain II: Procurement Life Cycle – Pre-Solicitation Planning (Part 2)

• Sep 1: Week 5 – Domain III: Procurement Life Cycle – Sourcing & Supplier Selection (19% of Exam)

• Sep 8: Week 6 – Domain IV: Procurement Life Cycle – Contract Development & Administration (18% of Exam)

• Sep 15: Week 7 – Domain V: Leadership & Influence (15% of Exam)

• Sep 22: Week 8 – Domain VI: Procurement Business Principles (14% of Exam)

• Sep 29: Week 9 – Comprehensive Review & Practice Question Deep Dive

• Oct 6: Week 10 – Final Recap, Test-Taking Strategies, & Exam-Day Readiness

Location & Access

Format: Virtual via Zoom (Link provided upon registration / available in event details)

• Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83902359936?pwd=gnupuu2BDLU9bAE3Ea2T5NCKGYUkmu.1

• Meeting ID: 839 0235 9936

• Passcode: Q41xpk

Key UPPCC Fall 2026 Deadlines

• Application Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026

• Late Application Deadline: September 3, 2026

• Approved Candidates Schedule Exam By: September 17, 2026

• Testing Window: October 17 – October 31, 2026

Register today to receive session updates and calendar reminders!