Tribal Contracting and Purchasing Certification Program

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Demonstrate that you have a firm understanding of crucial contracting and purchasing concepts and skills. This certification program explores ethical considerations in procurement, detecting and preventing fraud, increasing competition in the purchasing process, negotiating prices, conducting cost and price analyses and understanding different purchasing methods.

Why Earn Your Tribal Contracting and Purchasing Certification (FITCPC)

In Indian Country, specialized knowledge matters. This program is tailored to the legal, cultural and regulatory frameworks unique to Tribal organizations – helping you make better decisions, avoid costly missteps and advance your career. Here’s what this certification can do for you:

  • Prove your expertise: Gain a credential that’s respected across Indian Country – and recognized by your peers, leadership and community.
  • Stay sharp: Keep pace with fast-changing laws, compliance standards and best practices through continuing education.
  • Plan for the long term: Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role or prepare for the next step, certification helps align your skills with your career goals.
  • Build trust: Certification signals a commitment to quality, professionalism and service – to colleagues, clients and the communities you serve.

Certification Process

Earn your certification by completing these simple steps:

The Falmouth Institute Tribal Contracting and Purchasing Certification Program can also be delivered as a Private Group Training (PGT) for organizations seeking to certify at least seven participants. To discuss PGT training opportunities, please call us at 1-800-992-4489 or CLICK HERE.

Testing Information

To receive your Tribal Contracting and Purchasing Certification, you must register and pass the online exam with a score of 75% or higher. A successful completion demonstrates proficiency in crucial contracting and purchasing concepts.

  • There are 60 true/false and multiple-choice questions taken from the course material. You have a four-hour time limit for the exam. You must complete the exam in one sitting, and you will receive your test results immediately after you submit it. This means that you will not be able to sign back into the exam at a later date.
  • In class, you’ll receive instructions on how to get your unique username and password and how to access the exam.
  • You will have seven days from the last day of class to access the exam.
  • If you do not pass the exam on your first attempt, you will have 60 days to retest from the last day of class. A total of three attempts is allotted to pass the exam. Please note that you will need to submit a $100 re-testing fee for each attempt. Failing the third attempt requires you to re-register for and attend the entire certification course. 

*Testing accommodations are available to those with a documented disability. Please contact Falmouth at 1-800-992-4489 or [email protected] to discuss your particular situation. You must request accommodations when you register for the certification for accommodations to be guaranteed.

Designation and Badge

Upon successful completion of your certification, you’ll earn the official designation, FITCPC, that reflects your expertise and commitment to professional excellence. FITCPC can be proudly displayed after your name on business cards, email signatures, LinkedIn profiles, and more – signaling your achievement to colleagues, clients and employers.

Tribal Expert Instructors

Falmouth takes pride in its exceptional faculty. We only work with subject matter expert instructors who have years of experience in Indian Country. You can expect your instructor for this program to deliver top-quality facilitation suited to your unique needs as a Tribal contracting and purchasing professional. CLICK HERE to see the Falmouth Instructors.

Maintaining Your Certification

Your certification is valid for two years from the date it is issued. To maintain your certification, you must:

  • Earn 1.8 CEUs of Falmouth Institute training before your certification expiration date*: AND
  • Submit a certification maintenance form by the expiration date. CLICK HERE for the form.

Qualified training includes any applicable Falmouth Institute class from the following subject areas: Governance, Financial Management, Purchasing, Regulatory Compliance, and Construction and Facilities Management.
CLICK HERE for the Training Calendar of scheduled classes or CLICK HERE for the entire course catalog (of scheduled and unscheduled classes).

*Falmouth will grant extensions for students who are registered for classes that begin two months beyond the month their certification expires. Such students will still need to submit their certification maintenance form by the expiration date. They must note on the form that the class is upcoming and, upon completion, resubmit their certification form.