Certification
The Nigeria Public Procurement Certification Scheme four tiers of professional certification built on the Procurement Competency Framework.
Certification Tiers Overview
The Nigeria Public Procurement Certification Scheme consists of four (4) tiers, each corresponding to a different level of expertise and responsibility in public procurement.
| Certification Tier | Academic Requirements | Experience | Mandatory Training | CIPS Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bachelor's/HND, OND/NCE, or SSCE | No minimum experience required | BPP Online + Track A COE Modules 1 & 2 | Level 2 — Certificate |
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Bachelor's/HND or OND/NCE | 3 yrs (2 in procurement) or 5 yrs (3 in procurement) | BPP Online + Track A Modules 1-8 at COE | Level 3 — Advanced |
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Master's degree, or Bachelor's/HND | 12 yrs (8 in procurement), or Senior official 10 yrs, or Master's from COE + 2 yrs | BPP Online + COE Track B Modules | Level 4 — Diploma |
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Master's degree, or Bachelor's/HND | 15 yrs (10 in procurement) or 16 yrs (12 at PEs) | BPP Online + Track B COE Modules | Level 6 — Professional Diploma |
Bachelor's/HND, OND/NCE, or SSCE
No minimum experience required
BPP Online + Track A COE Modules 1 & 2
Level 2 — Certificate
Bachelor's/HND or OND/NCE
3 yrs (2 in procurement) or 5 yrs (3 in procurement)
BPP Online + Track A Modules 1-8 at COE
Level 3 — Advanced
Master's degree, or Bachelor's/HND
12 yrs (8 in procurement), or Senior official 10 yrs, or Master's from COE + 2 yrs
BPP Online + COE Track B Modules
Level 4 — Diploma
Master's degree, or Bachelor's/HND
15 yrs (10 in procurement) or 16 yrs (12 at PEs)
BPP Online + Track B COE Modules
Level 6 — Professional Diploma