{"id":19085,"date":"2025-11-18T15:39:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T20:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.iofm.com\/conference-spring\/session\/procure-to-pay-manager-certification\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:03:44","slug":"procure-to-pay-manager-certification","status":"publish","type":"session","link":"https:\/\/events.iofm.com\/conference-spring\/session\/procure-to-pay-manager-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Procure-to-Pay &#8211; Manager Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In one full day, you will be prepared to earn your certification credentials as an Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager (APPM). Designed specifically for those who have (or aspire to have) supervisory roles within a P2P function or those looking to break down the silos between Procurement and Payables.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As organizations make efficiency and resilience a priority, and recent supply chain disruptions highlight the need for robust procurement processes, skilled P2P professionals have become indispensable. They are essential for driving stability, savings, and operational excellence. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Procure-to-Pay Manager Certification Program empowers professionals to lead an aligned procurement\/AP function. Through a focus on change management, benchmarking, and automation, you will gain best practices to transition from siloed functions to a holistic, end-to-end P2P model. You will leave with actionable strategies to drive efficiency and foster seamless collaboration across your organization.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the end of this full-day training, you will be given access to three attempts at the final exam (100 questions, 90 minutes) and the opportunity to earn your Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager credential.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course type:<\/strong>\u202fIn-person (with online access to e-textbook) |<strong>\u202fDesignation earned:\u202f<\/strong>Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager (APPM) |\u202f<strong>Designed for:\u202f<\/strong>The Procure-to-Pay Manager (APPM) Certification Program is designed specifically for those with (or aspiring to have) supervisory roles in AP, Procurement, or P2P.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key areas of study include:\u202f<\/strong>The Procure-to-Pay Expenditure Cycle, Cash Management, Risk Management, Alignment of Purchasing and Account Payable, Transitioning to P2P, Automation, Management and Leadership, Effectiveness, Change Management. View complete table of contents here.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning objectives for this full day pre-conference class:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare for your APPM Certification Final Exam and earn your Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager credentials \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Apply best practices in procurement and accounts payable to enhance efficiencies in the P2P process<\/li>\n<li>Lead organizational change and manage the transition from siloed procurement and AP functions to a streamlined P2P process<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate performance using benchmarking data to find areas for improvement \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Manage cash flow and risk within the P2P process to protect your organization<\/li>\n<li>Understand the role of automation and technology in optimizing the P2P process\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Registration includes:\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-event Access: Receive the Certification prep materials in your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iofm.com\/my-account\/lms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-Learning Center<\/a> in mid-March.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Conference Day Instruction: Participate in six hours of live in-person instruction. You\u2019ll have the (optional) opportunity to take the 90-minute final exam of 100 multiple-choice questions and earn your Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager credential.<\/li>\n<li>Post-Event Options: Showcase your achievement with a credential if you pass, or continue your learning with ongoing access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iofm.com\/certification\/appm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online self-study<\/a> if you opt not to take the exam or do not pass your first attempt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FMI: Visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iofm.com\/events\/certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IOFM.com\/events\/certification\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"raw":"In one full day, you will be prepared to earn your certification credentials as an Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager (APPM). 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