The Certified Outsourcing Professional® (COP) certification must be earned prior to earning any advanced COP certifications..
All advanced COP certifications will remain in active status as long as a designee's Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) is current and all required continuing education hours have been met.
In addition to fulfilling all of the requirements of a Certified Outsourcing Professional, those who earn the COP-GOV have specialized knowledge of and experience in helping their organizations plan, invest in, and execute a cohesive set of business practices for designing and implementing a strong governance program. Interested in the COP-GOV designation? Find out more information
In addition to fulfilling all of the requirements of a Certified Outsourcing Professional, those who earn the COP-BD have specialized knowledge of and/or experience in business development, marketing, sales, account management, relationship management and service delivery/execution. Interested in the COP-BD designation? Find out more information here
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Before obtaining a COP Advanced Certification one must first earn their COP designation. Learn how!
Questions about the COP Family of Certifications? Email copprogramservices@iaop.org. Interested in bringing IAOP certification programs division- or company-wide? Contact your account executive or email sales@iaop.org.
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