The C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) Program was originated by NAPM in 1974, and is the first nationally accepted standard of competence and knowledge for the purchasing and supply management field.
The C.P.M. program is designed for experienced purchasing and supply managers. It focuses on managerial and leadership skills, plus a variety of specialized functions (e.g., sourcing analysis, supply and inventory management, forecasting) designed to enhance the value of procurement and supply management within an organization. It also covers the operational aspects of the purchasing and supply function, such as identifying requirements, preparing solicitations and agreements, negotiations, technology, quality, and maintaining relationships.
As of today, over 36,000 people around the would have earned the Certified Purchasing Manager ( C.P.M. ) designation. Those who earn the title of C.P.M. join a select but fast growing professional group, widely recognized by management and colleagues to be among the most knowledgeable in today's competitive world of purchasing and materials management.
The C.P.M. program is consisted of the Original C.P.M. Certification and the Original Lifetime C.P.M. Certification.

The Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) program was established in 1996 for entry-level buyers or others primarily engaged in the operational side of the purchasing and supply function, such as identifying requirements, preparing solicitations and agreements, negotiations, technology, quality, and maintaining relationships. The A.P.P. is also relevant for those involved in purchasing and supply support activities and supply teams.
The Accredited Purchasing Practitioner ( A. P. P. ) designation has been issued to over 5,000 people since the program's inception in 1996.
The A.P.P. program is consisted of the Original A.P.P. Accreditation and the Original Lifetime A.P.P. Accreditation.

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