Upcoming Webinars

Latest trends and information impacting the profession. Free to Members.

Webinar Recordings

Recording of past webinars to review on your own time. Free to Members.

NIGP Forum 2025

North America's largest and longest-running public procurement conference.

NIGP VCON: Technology & Innovation

Annual all-virtual conference designed to address emerging trends and capability gaps.

Strategy

Policy and Legislation

Planning and Analysis

Sourcing and Solicitation

Contract Administration

Leadership

Business Principles

Developing and Managing a Sustainability Program

Procurement and green supply chains.

Job Order Contracting (JOC)

JOC optimizes small construction projects.

Using Federal Grant Funds

Navigate the complex world of federal grant compliance.

Construction Procurement

Master agile project delivery methods.

Foundational (0 - 5 Years)

For individuals new to public procurement or transitioning from other sectors. 

Mid-Career Professional (6 - 10 Years)

Professionals at this stage balance operational responsibilities with driving organizational goals and innovations. 

Legacy and Transition

Recognizes those preparing for retirement or considering some other significant life change. 

Edge

For new and emerging leaders.

Impact

For mid to senior level leaders.

Mastermind

Provides mid-to senior leaders with focused study on leadership concepts inspired by John Maxwell.

Mentorship

Pairs public procurement professionals with experienced professionals who provide guidance.

Concierge Program

Customized, complementary professional education consulting services.

Learning by Design Blog

Gain valuable knowledge on leadership development, career advancement, personal growth, and more.

Certification Prep

NIGP has a full library of tools to help you prepare for the NIGP-CPP Exam.

Pathways Program

Personalized Learning for Today's Agile Professional

Competency Modules

7 focus areas across 33 individual competencies to help guide your learning.

Core Certificates

Focused learning across an array of related competencies.

Designations

Public Procurement Associate Designation

Search for a Course

Your journey to professional development. It begins here.

Upcoming Course Calendar

A listing of upcoming courses by month.

Why Attain the NIGP-CPP

The Certification for Procurement Excellence

Current NIGP-CPPs

Congratulations to these NIGP-Certified Procurement Professionals

Hear from your peers

Hear what your peers are saying about how the NIGP-CPP has helped them.

Get Started

Unsure of how to get started?

Map your Timeline

Which testing window is best for you?

How to Apply

Your step-by-step guide.

Understand the Exam

The NIGP-CPP is a two-part, modular exam - Module A & B.

Prep Tools

NIGP offers comprehensive prep tools to help you prepare for your exam.

Register for Testing

Your application is approved, what now?

Exam Pass/Fail Stats

Through May 2024 testing, there are 1,519 current NIGP-CPP certificants

How to Recertify

The purpose is to ensure that you remain current on best practices and are committed to continuing learning.

NIGP-CPP Retired Status

Current NIGP-CPP certificants who are fully retired from active practice in the profession

Authorized Education Providers

The "Seal of Approval” for educational providers.

Access your Record

View your NIGP-CPP record at any time.

Impact of Public Procurement

Heroes in our commmunities

Cooperative Purchasing Programs

“joint solicitation” and “piggybacking.”

Search Contracts

Find Shareable Public Entity Contracts

State & Provinces Procurement Websites

U.S. and Canadian Procurement and Purchasing Agencies.

Document Library

Easy access to thousands of solicitations, RFPs, RFIs and other reference documents.

Dictionary of Terms

Comprehensive reference for commonly used procurement terms and concepts.

Member Communities - NSite

NIGP's Online Member Networking Social Committees.

Global Best Practices

Offers new insights and clarity on public procurement topics and practices.

Research Papers

Practical and useful research findings to help procurement professionals in their everyday decision making.

Position Papers

Define NIGP's position on important procurement topics, policies, and practices

NIGP Blog

Personal anecdotes to legal insights, practical tips to career development guidance.

NIGP Community News

News for you, our members.

Scholarships

Supporting our members in the work you do.

NIGP Consulting

Professional procurement consultation and support services for public sector entities.

NIGP Code

A universal taxonomy for identifying commodities and services in procurement systems.

Accreditation

QPPD and Pareto.

Working in Public Procurement

Why Choose a Career in Public Procurement?

Post a Job

Free to members service to assist in your recruitment and employment searches.  

Standardized Job Descriptions

Standardized Job Descriptions for the Profession

Become a Member

Join a Network of 18,000+ Professionals working in the field of Public Procurement.

Benefits of Membership

Resources that you need to succeed. 

Renew - Individual Members

Valuable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development.

Renew - Agency Representative

Ensure your agency's continued success - Renew Today.

Member Directory

Reach out to colleagues using the individual member or agency member directories. 

Member Anniversaries

Celebrate our long-standing member agencies.

Volunteer Opportunities

NIGP offers volunteer opportunities with various time commitments, from short-term to long-term, there are options to fit your needs.

Committees and Task Forces

Committees are an essential link between NIGP's leadership and its members and play a key role in promoting the work of the Institute.

Individual Member Awards

NIGP recognizes members who have achieved hallmark status in the eyes of their peers.

Agency Member Awards

NIGP recognizes agencies that have made strides to advance the procurement profession. 

About NIGP

The Institute for Public Procurement

Governance

Developing, supporting and promoting the public procurement profession.

Directory

NIGP's amazing chapters are advocates for the profession.

About our Chapters

Learn about NIGP's Network of over 65+ chapters.

Chapter Connections

A listing of events, newsletters and other important tools for our chapter members.

Resource Library

Designed to help chapters build and maintain healthy, active chapters

Host an NIGP Course

Experienced Instructors, relevant topics and money for your chapter.

Chapter Visits & Ambassadors

Bring NIGP to Your Chapter.