If the following statements describe you, attaining the Certified Technology Procurement Executive designation is a nice goal.

The CAUCUS Certification programs are designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance and identify those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of competent technology procurement. Membership in CAUCUS is not necessary to become certified; however, CAUCUS supplies professionals with training to prepare for the examinations.

In addition to positioning you among the elite of the profession, certification indicates to your peers, internal customers and employers that you possess the knowledge, expertise and experience to excel in today’s ever-changing technology procurement arena.

What You Get

1.  5 Short-term Self-paced Courseware modules (CTPS will get 2)
2.  5 Self-paced Courseware Assessments (CTPS will get 2)
3.  Study Guide (Soft copy)
4.  3 Complimentary exam retakes for up to 60 days
5.  Access to highly seasoned professional available to address your questions as you go through the program
6.  Take an additional 20% CTPE for groups of 5 or more! Full Teams? Please call
7.  Ability to apply all CEU eligible programs attended in the last 6 months toward CEU recertification in 3 years, including the preparatory courseware for CTPS and CTPE.
8. Access to complimentary Credit Hours when joining CAUCUS from CAUCUS Conversations and CAUCUS Campfires.

You are a strong candidate for the certifications if you are a 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.

Certification Benefits
Numerous benefits accrue as a result of acquiring CTPS and/or CTPE accreditation.

-  Professional recognition. The designations CTPS and CTPE identify a level of achievement, which is recognized and respected by others in the procurement profession.
-  Growth potential. The CTPS certification is the first step in establishing achievement in the field of procurement. It is a stepping stone to higher level achievement—CTPE accreditation, which awards advanced certification.

CAUCUS Certifications
-  Identify you as possessing technical competency
-  Recognize your commitment to professionalism
-  Provide opportunity for self-improvement
-  Offer you greater recognition on the job and among your peers
-  Raise the professionalism of your company
-  Identify your company as being committed to hiring qualified professionals

CTPS Renewal

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

Renewal Fee

For each three-year period, there is a renewal fee of $150 for members and $250 for nonmembers.  Continuing Education Credits must be submitted along with the renewal fee before the expiration date.

Renewal Points

To retain the CTPS credential, you must accumulate 30 credits of Continuing Education (CE), professional development or other areas such as leadership, instruction, or writing every three years and submit a completed CTPS renewal report form. Points for renewal can be earned starting from the date appearing on the CTPS 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. 

Please click here to contact us for information on how to renew your CTPS certification.

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 Caucus 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.