Pre-Forum Professional Seminars

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Take advantage of this year's Pre-Forum Seminars -classes are scheduled prior to the start of the 63rd Annual Forum and Products Exposition in Charlotte, NC. All classes can earn you points toward UPPCC certification and re-certification. Space is limited! Pre-register for all seminars to avoid late charges and ensure a seat in the classroom.

CPPO PREP

For a complete description of this exceptional opportunity, visit:
http://www.nigp.org/educate/outline/CPPO.htm  

PLEASE NOTE: This course will be based on the UPPCC new body of knowledge. Participation in this seminar is part of the preparation process for the new UPPCC exam to be offered in October 2008. For more information on UPPCC certification, please contact the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) at certification@uppcc.org or visit their website at www.uppcc.org

CPPB PREP

For a complete description of this exceptional opportunity, visit:
http://www.nigp.org/educate/outline/CPPB.htm  

PLEASE NOTE: This course will be based on the UPPCC new body of knowledge. Participation in this seminar is part of the preparation process for the new UPPCC exam to be offered in October 2008. For more information on UPPCC certification, please contact the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) at certification@uppcc.org or visit their website at www.uppcc.org

CPPO & CPPB Reviews

Contracting for Public Sector Services
Faced with the challenge of identifying best value, can the public procurement professional successfully engage partners to achieve efficiency, effectiveness and the social goals of the community? Call it privatization, outsourcing, competitive tendering, or alternative service delivery, contracting for public sector services dominates contract spending at all levels of government in countries around the world. This course examines the process beginning from the decision whether to “make or buy” through the special considerations of the services RFP, the contract award and contract administration.

For a complete description of this exceptional opportunity, visit: http://www.nigp.org/educate/outline/CO.htm  

Two-Day Professional Seminar

Date:	Friday, July 25, 2008 and Saturday, July 26, 2008
Presented by:	Mr. Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM

Chapter Leadership Symposium

If you are a NIGP Chapter leader or aspire to become one, then you don’t want to miss out on this valuable learning opportunity! All chapter officers are invited. During this all day symposium you will:

Identify the key legal issues affecting chapters • Learn options for generating chapter revenues • Discover critical elements to include in a chapter website • Develop way to successfully promote your chapter • Find creative ways to get volunteers to commit • Participate in networking opportunities with other chapter leaders