Certification is the process by which a public procurement professional demonstrates a standard of competency for the benefit of the public.

Certification reflects established standards and competencies for those engaged in governmental procurement and communicates to management, stakeholders, and the taxpayer that the public employee has reached a specific level of education and experience and is knowledgeable about governmental procurement.

Professional certifications available to chapter members include:

• NIGP-CPP (NIGP Certified Procurement Professional) which is administered by The Institute for Public Procurement. For more information, please visit: NIGP-CPP Certification.

• CPPO (Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), and the CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer) which are administered by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council. For more information, please visit: Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC).