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Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) Program
The Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) designation is no longer available for testing and is in recertification-only status. Individuals already holding the A.P.P. designation may still apply for reaccreditation.
The A.P.P. designation focuses on entry-level purchasing functions for those primarily engaged in the operational side of the supply chain.
Current A.P.P.s in good standing are encouraged to maintain their expertise through reaccreditation. If your A.P.P. lapses beyond the one year grace period, you will not be able to reinstate your A.P.P. designation.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- A.P.P. Statement of Use
- A.P.P. Original Lifetime Accreditation
- Application Fees
- A.P.P. Reaccreditation
- A.P.P. Lifetime Reaccreditation
- Reaccreditation Application Fees
Common Accreditation Forms
- A.P.P. Reaccreditation and Lifetime Reaccreditation Application (431 KB)
- Work Experience Documentation (22 KB)
Related Resources:Work Study in Purchasing — A Case Study A Study in Purchasing Effectiveness ISM's 86th Annual International Purchasing Conference -- April 29 - May 2, 2001 |
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