Associations and Outside Training

NASPO is a nonprofit association advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It includes directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. NASPO helps members achieve success by promoting best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. NASPO Procurement U

The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) leads the field of contract management for professionals worldwide. Founded in 1959, the organization supports over 20,000 members by promoting their professional growth and educational advancement in procurement and acquisition. NCMA serves its members and informs the profession while fostering open exchanges of ideas through neutral forums. NCMA training

The Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) is an independent entity responsible for overseeing the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification programs. These programs are highly esteemed among procurement professionals and employers in the public sector. To date, the UPPCC has certified over 10,000 professionals, primarily in the U.S. and Canada, as well as other countries worldwide.

NIGP has dedicated itself to improving public procurement since 1944. They offer educational and research programs, professional support, technical services, and advocacy initiatives to benefit both members and the communities they serve. NIGP training

The Oregon Public Purchasing Association (OPPA) promotes professionalism in public procurement through education and connection. Our goal is to nurture supportive leadership, instruction, and mentorship to expand the professional potential of our members.

The American Purchasing Society, Inc. is an organization established in 1969 for buyers, purchasing managers, executives, and others interested in the purchasing profession. With members from every state and 28 countries worldwide, their goal is to improve the business purchasing function through education certification programs. Its educational objectives are achieved through training programs and publications that cater to the interests of the business and the purchasing community.

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