IAOP - Certified Outsourcing Specialist™ (COS)

Certified Outsourcing Specialist (COS) Family of Certifications

The Certified Outsourcing Specialist^TM(COS) family of certifications recognizes individuals primarily involved in the delivery of outsourcing services. Although the primary intent is to serve the needs of the provider community, certifications in this family may also serve the needs of the customer (i.e. shared service centers) and advisory communities. COS family of certifications are aligned with specific jobs areas of responsibility. COS certifications enable individuals, the companies they work for, and the customers they serve to consistently validate a workers specific knowledge, skills and experience in the delivery of outsourcing services.

To view a directory of successful COS-FP certified specialists please click here. You may sort the search by Candidate surname, Candidate #, or Exam date.

COS-FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES

In order to become a Certified Outsourcing Specialist-Foundation Principles (COS-FP), an individual must have the knowledge and exposure to basic practices and skills needed to design, implement and manage outsourcing relationships with a high probability of achieving the intended outcomes. Click here to find out more about the COS-FP designation.

COS-HUMAN RESOURCES

A COS-HR certified professional demonstrates a practical view of the human resources processes, procedures and knowledge of day-to-day functional aspects in the Human Resources department as well as those engaged in specialized human resources service. Click here to find out more about the COS-HR designation and to register.

COS-FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

A COS-F&A certified professional demonstrates basic understanding of the various business processes skills and knowledge areas such as accounting concepts & conventions; double entry bookkeeping systems, books reconciliations, ledger account, rectification of errors, inventory accounting; financial statements preparation and analysis; introduction to capital market and derivatives; and use of IT in financial accounting. Click here to find out more about the COS-F&A designation and to register.

COS-MARKETING & SALES

COS Marketing & Sales demonstrates a practical view of the marketing & sales processes, procedures and knowledge of day-to-day functional aspects in the Marketing & Sales Department as well as those engaged in specialized marketing & sales services. Click here to find out more about the COS-M&S designation and to register.

A full list of IAOP certifications can be found here

Questions about the Certified Outsourcing Specialist? Email copprogramservices@iaop.org.