American Certified Procurement Professional (ACPP)®
The American Certified Professional in Procurement Management (ACPP®)
The American Certified Professional in Procurement Management (ACPP®) certification shows future employers that you have the practical knowledge, insights, and professional expertise to meet increasingly heightened. Procurement management processes and ethics demands. ACPP® certification is a pre-requisite for ACPM® which is the standard certification for Managers in Procurement.
Why go for ACPP Certification?
ACPP® certification helps professionals acquire basic knowledge and skills of a procurement specialist. The ACPP® certification exam assumes that you have a close working relationship with the procurement process. It is assumed that the examination assesses your understanding of a formal process of obtaining goods and services Procurement Management Plan, Procurement Statement of Work (SOW), procurement documents, change requests, additional procurement documentation and lessons learned are the outputs of a Procurement Management Process.
Topics and Description
The examination provides an overview of procurement fundamentals, basic definitions and discover why procurement is important to the firm, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, negotiations, evaluation metrics, difference between “Directs and Indirect”, "basic" flow of procurement processes and more. You’ll be better equipped to:
- Develop a strategic sourcing strategy
- Establish effective procurement policies
- Effectively score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers
This exam includes basic information on procurement, Importance of the procurement organization and its’ role in the organization, cost vs. value, processes such as the use of RFQ, RFP, RFX, Differences between direct and indirect procurement, e-Procurement, and involving users and suppliers.
ACPP® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 4-day Training
- Time
4-Day Training
- Fees
$1,200
- Address
- Dallas, Texas Charter and Conference Center (AAPSCM)®
- 1366 Gordon Heights Lane, Frisco TX 75033
- +1-(833) 524-2846
- info@aapscm.org
- Fax : +1-(605)608-3078
James Raussen – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer, Key Speaker & Strategic Advisor
James Raussen is a distinguished Executive Trainer and Global Strategic Advisor with the American Association of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (AAPSCM®). With a dynamic career that bridges public leadership and private-sector transformation, James brings over two decades of expertise in government innovation, international consulting, fiscal strategy, and executive development.
- $2B Budget Oversight & Operational Leadership As former Managing Deputy Comptroller for the City of Chicago, the third-largest city in the U.S., James managed over $2 billion in operational activities within a $7B municipal budget. His leadership encompassed intergovernmental initiatives, NATO Summit planning, and citywide fiscal modernization.
- Global Executive Consultant James has led high-impact strategic engagements for global brands, including Unilever, Heineken, and Thales, as well as public sector clients in Vietnam, Brunei, and Saudi Arabia through SEA Solutions. His work focuses on procurement reform, policy advisory, and risk-managed expansion in international markets.
- Public Sector Innovator As Director of Oregon’s $1.6B educator benefits program, James spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of procurement, vendor management, and executive processes—enhancing efficiency and governance for over 150,000 members.
- Recognized U.S. Policymaker Elected as an Ohio State Representative, James served as Vice Chair of the Health & Insurance Committees. He was nationally honored as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” and named “Rookie Legislator of the Year” for his leadership in bipartisan policy reform and public accountability.
- Executive Leadership Trainer & Cross-Cultural Coach At AAPSCM®, James designs and delivers advanced executive training programs in leadership, procurement ethics, cross-cultural strategy, and risk management. He empowers multinational executives, procurement professionals, and SMEs to lead with clarity and resilience in complex, global environments. James Raussen continues to be a sought-after voice in public-private collaboration, policy transformation, and supply chain governance, bringing exceptional value to AAPSCM’s global training network.
James Raussen continues to be a sought-after voice in public-private collaboration, policy transformation, and supply chain governance, bringing exceptional value to AAPSCM’s global training network.
- Time
4-Day Training
- Fees
$1,200
- Address
- Dallas, Texas Charter and Conference Center (AAPSCM)®
- 1366 Gordon Heights Lane, Frisco TX 75033
- +1-(833) 524-2846
- info@aapscm.org
- Fax : +1-(605)608-3078
Gleb Mikulich – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader
Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
- Industry-leading experience in Global Supply Chain Operations Gleb has collaborated with top-tier industry leaders such as Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, CNH, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering measurable results in supply chain integration, procurement modernization, and performance optimization.
- Certified Supply Chain & Project Management Expert Gleb holds industry-recognized credentials, including: o SCPro Certified (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) o Additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in process improvement, agile project leadership, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced Academic Credentials in Strategy & Digital Technologies Gleb earned an MBA from IE Business School, with a concentration in strategy, operations, and digital technologies, and pursued advanced supply chain management training through MITx, equipping him with cutting-edge insights into global logistics, data-driven decision-making, and tech-enabled supply chains.
- Recognized Leader & Emerging Talent in the Field Gleb is the recipient of the Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a recognition of academic excellence and leadership in business education.
