Current Certificants

Documentation

Documentation is required for verification of all items submitted for consideration for recertification. It is a good idea to start a recertification file soon after certification is achieved in preparation for recertification. This is an easy way to keep track of attendance and to store certificates of attendance/completion that are required for recertification documentation.

Acceptable Forms of Documentation for Education/Training The UPPCC shares an alliance with NIGP, NASPO, CAPPO, FAPPO, IFPSM, ISM, NAEP, NCMA and PMAC as collegial associations serving the procurement community. Education/Training offered by these associations is qualified by the UPPCC for earning activity points. The candidate will be required to submit one of the following at the time of recertification to document education/training.

1. Syllabus or course outline of activity attended. The syllabus or outline must include detailed description of topic(s) or course title, specific dates and times of activities (1 point for every 8 educational hours accumulated); name of sponsoring organization; instructor/speaker; location (city, state/province).

2. Proof of attendance may be documented using a certificate of training/attendance or transcript. Certificates should include name of attendee, sponsoring organization, activity title, dates and location (city, state/province).

3. College or university level coursework requires an official sealed college transcript.

Acceptable Forms of Documentation for Professional Contributions
The UPPCC shares an alliance with NIGP, NASPO, CAPPO, FAPPO, IFPSM, ISM, NAEP, NCMA and PMAC as collegial associations serving the procurement community. Professional contributions such as leadership roles, presentations, instruction, service, publications, awards and recognition in conjunction with these associations is qualified by the UPPCC for earning activity points. The candidate will be required to submit documentation of the professional contribution at the time of recertification. Acceptable documentation includes:

LEADERSHIP: letters and/or certificates of appreciation or confirmation of leadership positions held
PRESENTATIONS: schedule of events, program or letter of confirmation or appreciation for presentations performed
INSTRUCTION: schedule of events, program or letter of confirmation or appreciation for instruction
SERVICE: letters and/or certificates of appreciation or confirmation of volunteer service positions held
PUBLICATIONS: copies of articles authored and published. Web publication is acceptable. Individual quotation within a larger work does not constitute authorship.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION: photocopy of the actual award, letter of recognition, etc.

Acceptable Forms of Documentation for Membership
The UPPCC shares an alliance with NIGP, NASPO, CAPPO, FAPPO, IFPSM, ISM, NAEP, NCMA and PMAC as collegial associations serving the procurement community. Membership offered by these associations is qualified by the UPPCC for earning activity points. Documentation must be in the form of a copy of the individual's membership card, membership certificate, dated correspondence from the organization referring to the individual as a member.

NIGP Member Profile
The UPPCC will accept a National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) member profile as adequate documentation and as documentation for membership at the national level. The printed profile can be printed from the individual record on the NIGP Website.