External CPO Certification and Training

OMES Central Purchasing has developed a training program for state agency certified procurement officers (CPOs). The training is also available to local affiliates, including cities, counties and schools. While the training information is specific to state agencies subject to the Central Purchasing Act, local affiliates can use the training as a guide for procurement best practices.

To become a CPO, external affiliates must:

1. Complete the training modules provided by OMES Central Purchasing.
2. Pass the training assessment.

Note: This training information is for external affiliates only. State agency employees should visit the CPO Program Certification page to learn about training requirements for state agencies.

If you are interested in the CPO training program, please complete the external CPO training request form. After you submit the request, a team member will email you with more information.

Note: To access the form, create an account in the ServiceNow government portal, or sign in to an existing account.

Once you have completed the training modules, you may take a final assessment to demonstrate proficiency. To access the final assessment, please complete the external CPO training assessment request form. After you submit the request, a team member will email you with more instructions.

Note: To access the form, create an account in the ServiceNow government portal, or sign in to an existing account.