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Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) Program

A.P.P.

The Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) designation is specifically designed for entry-level supply management professionals, or those primarily engaged in the operational side of the supply function.

The A.P.P. Exam is a criterion-referenced occupational accreditation test, designed to determine whether a candidate is qualified to attain the premier designation of A.P.P. Candidates must pass Modules 1 and 2 of the C.P.M. Exam.

ISM Announces Reallocation of Accreditation Resources

After February 28, 2005, candidates may still register for C.P.M. Exam Modules 1 and 2, which they can use to apply for the A.P.P. If they are interested in securing A.P.P. Original/Original Lifetime accreditation, they will need to apply by February 28, 2007. For more information click here.

Individuals already holding the A.P.P. designation may still apply for reaccreditation.



The A.P.P. Exam consist of two modules:

  • Module 1: Purchasing Process
  • Module 2: Supply Environment






 
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