Resources

Educational Providers*

Use this area as a resource for learning of quality educational products available within the field of public procurement; certification preparation and continuing education.

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP)

NIGP is recognized by the UPPCC as a provider of quality education for public procurement professionals. UPPCC recommends many of the NIGP textbooks for exam preparation. NIGP also offers intensive 2-day and 3-day courses based upon these textbooks that are recommended by the UPPCC. These courses often include the textbook as part of the course.

Although NIGP coursework is not required to achieve certification, it is one opportunity to review and/or reinforce a candidates' individual understanding of the UPPCC Body of Knowledge (BOK). NIGP also offers CPPO and CPPB informational webinars and preparatory courses both in face-to-face format as well as on-line. For information on NIGP available courses, click here. For specific information regarding CPPO and CPPB preparatory courses and other products and products offered by NIGP including upcoming dates and locations, access the link below to be redirected to the NIGP Website.

NIGP Prep Courses and Products*

*DISCLAIMER: The UPPCC provides information on organizations that offer education relating to public purchasing, but provides this information only as a resource. The information is not intended as a specific endorsement of any particular educational product or provider. NIGP and its staff are not involved in the development of test questions for the CPPO or CPPB certification examinations, nor is the UPPCC or its staff involved in the development of CPPO/CPPB preparatory courses or products for NIGP or any other educational provider. The UPPCC and its staff is solely responsible for the administration of and policies relating to the CPPO and CPPB certification programs.

Applicants and candidates pursuing CPPO and/or CPPB certification should perform his/her own research and should exercise discretion when selecting education. Ensure that when selecting coursework/education that the course addresses a specific personal professional development need and is aligned with the current UPPCC Body of Knowledge (BOK).

Other Educational Providers

In addition to NIGP, the UPPCC recognizes the following industry organizations as suppliers of quality procurement education. It is important to utilize the UPPCC Body of Knowledge (BOK) when formulating a test preparation plan. Since the BOK dictates the content to be tested on the certification exams, the candidate should choose educational products that work to reinforce a topic found in the BOK. As the exam questions are secured at all times and not shared with any organization, private entity or individual. Use caution when selecting programs that claim to address actual CPPB and/or CPPO test questions.

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)
http://www.nigp.org

National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
http://www.naspo.org

National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP)
http://www.naepnet.org

National Purchasing Institute (NPI)
http://www.npiconnection.org

California Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc. (CAPPO)
http://www.cappo.org

Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc. (FAPPO)
http://www.fappo.org

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
http://www.ism.ws

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
http://www.ncmahq.org

The Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC)
http://www.pmac.ca