Corporate Program
Caterpillar
Certifications Accepted
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Program overview
How Caterpillar's supplier diversity program works.
Caterpillar partners with diverse suppliers in heavy equipment manufacturing, parts, and services to build a more inclusive supply chain.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications Caterpillar recognizes.
To register on Caterpillar's supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a Caterpillar supplier.
Guide to becoming a certified diverse supplier for Caterpillar Inc. Covers their supplier portal, certifications, manufacturing categories, and realistic timeline for diverse businesses.
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Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with Caterpillar.
Caterpillar's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications Caterpillar accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.