NCPO Cohort Schedule
North Carolina Purchasing Officer Certification (NCPO) 2026 Schedule
| Cohort | November Cohort (PO1125) | February Cohort (PO0226) | May Cohort (PO0526) | August Cohort (PO0826) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | November 4, 2025 - February 28, 2026 | February 3, 2026 – May 31, 2026 | May 5, 2026 – August 31, 2026 | August 4, 2026 - November 30, 2026 |
| Cohort Registration Deadline | October 21 | January 20 | April 21 | July 21 |
| Orientation Meeting | November 4 | February 3 | May 5 | August 4 |
| Pre-Work PO201 CL PO210 SPL PO215 TCO |
November | February | May | August |
| PO220 ARFP PO235 ANEG PO240 PRO Elective 1 |
December | March | June | September |
| PO245 LMP PO250 RM PO255 CA Elective 2 Post-Work |
January | April | July | October |
| Exam Application Deadline | February 10 | May 10 | August 10 | November 10 |
| Exam Window | Online testing is the last seven calendar days of each month. | Online testing is the last seven calendar days of each month. | Online testing is the last seven calendar days of each month. | Online testing is the last seven calendar days of each month. |
*These courses required for candidates that do not hold NCAuP certification.
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