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NIGP Certified Procurement Professional: Connecting Certification to Your Learning and Career Aspirations
10/31/2023 - 10/31/2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Event Description
Tues, October 31, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Virtual Event

Registration closes Mon, Oct 30, 2023, at 12:00 PM

NIGP Certified Procurement Professional: Connecting Certification to Your Learning and Career Aspirations


Join Rick Grimm (NIGP Chief Executive) and Diane Daly (Director, NIGP Certification Program) as they provide a brief overview of NIGP’s Pathways program which integrates career-long learning with credentialing options – including the NIGP Certified Procurement Professional designation (NIGP-CPP) credential which has been earned by 68 professionals serving the public sector in Ontario.  The session will explain the NIGP-CPP program objectives and the key differences which set the NIGP-CPP apart from other certification programs. The session will also provide detailed information on eligibility requirements, how to apply and schedule exams, the exam content and format, and recertification requirements. 

What You'll Learn:
 
After completing this online training session, learners will know:
 
  1. Why the NIGP-CPP is one of several credentialing options available from NIGP
  2. The key differences that set the NIGP-CPP apart
  3. If they are eligible to apply for the NIGP-CPP
  4. The NIGP-CPP exam content and format
  5. The timelines for earning the NIGP-CPP
  6. The study options available to prepare candidates for the exams
  7. The benefits of “bridging” to the NIGP-CPP through May 2024 if the learner is currently certified by the UPPCC
  8. The requirements for re-certification


This session is free to members and non-members


Registration closes Mon, Oct 30, 2023, at 12:00 PM