If the following statements describe you, attaining the Certified Technology Procurement Executive designation is a productive accomplishment to pursue. 

You are a procurement professional with:

• six years of procurement-related experience and an associate degree, or
• five years of procurement-related experience and a bachelor's degree, or
• four years of procurement-related experience and a master's degree, or
• three years of procurement-related experience and a doctorate, or
• seven years experience without a degree.
• You are currently employed in a position where significant portions of your normal responsibilities include the procurement and/or management of technology products and services.
• You have decided to make technology procurement your career and are willing to commit to career-long professional development.

Those who are or would be classified as vendors are not eligible for CTPE accreditation.

CAUCUS Certification Program participants learn and are evaluated on:

Procurement (CTPS & CTPE)  Communication, negotiation, understanding of requirements, contract management, vendor management, corporate policies and procedures, training, tools, and time management are all essential elements for successful procurement efforts. Varying degrees of knowledge in technology, law and finance are also required.

Contract Management (CTPS & CTPE) Negotiating a documented exchange of business promises, (includes terms, conditions, benefits, obligations, and pricing, obtaining appropriate approvals and signatures, and managing the contract through its full lifecycle, as well asset management, and effective communication with vendors.

Finance (CTPE Only) Types, terms and decisions for leases, Vendor evaluation, Financial Statements and Balance sheets, Key business ratios, GAAP.

Legal (CTPE Only)  Contract principles, Allocating Risk (Liability and indemnification), Intellectual Property (copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets), Contract Formation and potential risks, and Infringements.

Information Technology (CTPE Only) Data Networks and Their Architecture, The Internet and the Intranet, Wireless Communications, Hardware Components and Their Use, Major Operating Systems, Major Applications, Storage Systems and Related Hardware, Network Security, Fundamental Telephony Concepts, Cloud computing (including SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), Virtualization, Social Network.

CTPE Scoring and Reporting Information The CTPE program exam consists of 5 modules and 5 examinations.  You will receive an email after you complete each test specifying your outcome.  A score of 70% or better for each module is required to receive your certification, and the results of your exam will be provided to you immediately upon completion.

(Exams may contain some questions that are being validated for future exam use. Validation questions will not be included in score computation.)  Examination results will not be discussed over the telephone.

See assessment exemptions below or Register for Certification →

Please note: The CTPE Exam is designed to be an in-depth test assessing the learning and skill of the individual acquired through his or her study, knowledge, formal education, and lengthy IT procurement work experience in the areas of procurement, legal, finance, information technology and contract management. Using our CAUCUS review modules may be helpful as a partial refresh. However, these review modules do not contain answers to all of the questions that may appear in the CTPE Exam.

Appeals Process Within 60 days following the announcement of your CTPE exam results, unsuccessful candidates may request that the CTPE Advisory Committee review their exams. No one other than the candidate may make the appeal. The CTPE Advisory Committee shall respond to the candidate within 60 days of receiving the appeal.

Degree / Certification                                                                                                       Exempted Section                                                                                         Exempted Section

So, simply go to the CAUCUS Certification page, or call 407-740-5600, to reach CAUCUS member services, and we will help you launch yourself and your team to the next level of professional success and recognition. Ask us about corporate rates.

CTPE Renewal

Your CTPE designation must be renewed every three years. Renewal is based on an accumulation of points or by re-application and re-examination. RENEW Your CTPE Here

Renewal Fees

For each three-year period, there is a renewal fee of $250 for members and nonmembers.  Continuing Education Credits must be submitted along with the renewal fee before the expiration date.

Renewal Points

To retain the CTPE credential, you must accumulate 40 credits of Continuing Education (CE), professional development or other areas such as leadership, instruction, or writing every three years and submit a completed CTPE renewal report form. Points for renewal can be earned starting from the date appearing on the CTPE certificate for the first renewal or from the date of the last renewal, whichever is applicable.

To track your CE credits, please select CEUs Tracker under Quick Links. 

Continuing Education Credits

Attendee
1 credit per hour
Attend seminars, conferences or courses in the technology procurement industry.

Speaker
5 credits per presentation title
Serve as speaker, instructor, or panel moderator in a forum for technology procurement professionals.

Course Completion
10 credits per course
Successfully complete accredited college-level courses directly related to technology procurement.

Author
10 credits per publication
Contribute to industry publications as an author.

Editor
10 credits per year
Contribute to industry publications as an editor.

Committee Member
10 credits per year
Serve as member of a Committee relevant to technology procurement.

Book Author/Editor
20 credits per published book
Serve as author or principal editor of a book pertaining to the art and science of technology procurement.

 

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