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As volunteers serve the Institute, the Institute serves the profession, and the profession serves society.
Each year, NIGP recognizes members who have achieved hallmark status in the eyes of their peers.
Savan Harsh, B.Tech, NIGP-CPP
Purchasing Agent
Procurement and Strategic Acquisitions
Corporate Services, Niagara Region
The NIGP-CPP certification has been a career-changing achievement. It has provided me with public recognition and validation for my competencies. My organization acknowledges and values this certification, giving me a competitive edge and opening doors to new opportunities.
Katrina Ponzini, M.Ed., NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Supervisor of Small Business and Veteran Programs
The School District of Osceola County, FL
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Obtaining the NIGP-CPP ensures that my entity, the vendor community, and the general public are able to recognize that they are working with a procurement professional that has achieved the competencies needed to be a successful leader and to demonstrate mastery in business principles and public procurement strategy.
Savan Harsh, B.Tech, NIGP-CPP
Purchasing Agent
Procurement and Strategic Acquisitions
Corporate Services, Niagara Region
The NIGP-CPP certification has been a career-changing achievement. It has provided me with public recognition and validation for my competencies. My organization acknowledges and values this certification, giving me a competitive edge and opening doors to new opportunities.
Katrina Ponzini, M.Ed., NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Supervisor of Small Business and Veteran Programs
The School District of Osceola County, FL
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Obtaining the NIGP-CPP ensures that my entity, the vendor community, and the general public are able to recognize that they are working with a procurement professional that has achieved the competencies needed to be a successful leader and to demonstrate mastery in business principles and public procurement strategy.
Jack Pellegrino, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPCM
Director of Purchasing and Contracting, County of San DiegoColleagues ... I want to share my personal experience last night when I recertified my CPP.
The system was OUTSTANDING ... it actually only took me 5 minutes. Very impressed with what was built. It was the clearest and easiest recertification process I have ever had.
Well done and congratulations ...
Kim Baker, NIGP-CPP
Procurement and Contracting Manager, City of Palm Springs, CAI would encourage anyone in this field to strive to achieve this certification, as it will really let you see how far you have come and how much knowledge you have gained along the way.
Sarah Andrews, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Dutchess County, New YorkI am proud and honored to have earned the NIGP-CPP certification. This certification validates my experience, knowledge and competency working in the public procurement field.
Tracy Garcia, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Senior Contract Officer, City of Tucson, AZNIGP-CPP helps boost my confidence in my skills and knowledge of the Procurement field as well as enhance my credibility as a leader in my entity.
Kim Baker, NIGP-CPP
Procurement and Contracting Manager, City of Palm Springs, CAI would encourage anyone in this field to strive to achieve this certification, as it will really let you see how far you have come and how much knowledge you have gained along the way.
Sarah Andrews, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Dutchess County, New YorkI am proud and honored to have earned the NIGP-CPP certification. This certification validates my experience, knowledge and competency working in the public procurement field.
Tracy Garcia, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Senior Contract Officer, City of Tucson, AZNIGP-CPP helps boost my confidence in my skills and knowledge of the Procurement field as well as enhance my credibility as a leader in my entity.
Darin Matthews, FNIGP, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPSM, C.P.M.
Negometrix USA
I am very proud of passing the NIGP-CPP exam, as I felt it was a good (and challenging) assessment of how to apply my public procurement knowledge. The scenario-based questions were very representative of situations faced by procurement professionals every day.
Tabatha Freedman, NIGP-CPP, MBA, CPPO, CPPB
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, FL
Based on situations encountered in our procurement profession, the NIGP-CPP certification demonstrates that you understand the concepts and successfully apply them. This certification highlights your individual expertise by confirming proficiency, knowledge, and career commitment.
Darin Matthews, FNIGP, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPSM, C.P.M.
Negometrix USA
I am very proud of passing the NIGP-CPP exam, as I felt it was a good (and challenging) assessment of how to apply my public procurement knowledge. The scenario-based questions were very representative of situations faced by procurement professionals every day.
Tabatha Freedman, NIGP-CPP, MBA, CPPO, CPPB
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, FL
Based on situations encountered in our procurement profession, the NIGP-CPP certification demonstrates that you understand the concepts and successfully apply them. This certification highlights your individual expertise by confirming proficiency, knowledge, and career commitment.
Brian Smith, NIGP-CPP
Multnomah County Purchasing, ORThe NIGP-CPP certification is a hallmark for our profession. Earning this certification assures my clients the service I deliver comes from deep experience and demonstrated competency in public procurement. It is well worth the investment in yourself and our profession to pursue.
Tom Westerhof, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Indiana UniversityMy advice to my colleagues would be to take the test – it’s the most applicable certification procurement professionals in our industry can obtain and the benefits from the training documents to the test to the networking opportunities is immeasurable.
Nick Perrera, NIGP-CPP, MPA, CPPO, CPPB
State of ArizonaI feel the NIGP-CPP certification helps demonstrate that a procurement professional doesn't just know the important concepts and values of the profession, but how to practically apply them in real world scenarios to the benefit of their organization.
Brian Smith, NIGP-CPP
Multnomah County Purchasing, ORThe NIGP-CPP certification is a hallmark for our profession. Earning this certification assures my clients the service I deliver comes from deep experience and demonstrated competency in public procurement. It is well worth the investment in yourself and our profession to pursue.
Tom Westerhof, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Indiana UniversityMy advice to my colleagues would be to take the test – it’s the most applicable certification procurement professionals in our industry can obtain and the benefits from the training documents to the test to the networking opportunities is immeasurable.
Nick Perrera, NIGP-CPP, MPA, CPPO, CPPB
State of ArizonaI feel the NIGP-CPP certification helps demonstrate that a procurement professional doesn't just know the important concepts and values of the profession, but how to practically apply them in real world scenarios to the benefit of their organization.
Theresa Webb, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
I am always looking to learn more so I can better serve, and preparing for the NIGP-CPP certification challenged me to expand my perspective and grow professionally. For anyone who has a professional goal of advancing their career in public procurement, I strongly encourage you to obtain the NIGP-CPP certification.
Danny Mays, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, CPSM
Maryland Department of General ServicesAchieving the NIGP-CPP certification assures my internal and external stakeholders that I am equipped with the technical competencies to effectively serve their needs. I encourage colleagues to pursue this worthwhile program, in order to attain the credibility and pride that comes with being credentialed.
Travis Pierce, MBA, NIGP-CPP, CLGPO, CPPO, CPPB
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, NCEarning my NIGP-CPP certification has further empowered me with the confidence and expertise I need to drive and deliver results. I would encourage all procurement professionals to seek the NIGP-CPP certification as demonstration of competence, knowledge, and skills to excel as a leader in the procurement profession.
Theresa Webb, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
I am always looking to learn more so I can better serve, and preparing for the NIGP-CPP certification challenged me to expand my perspective and grow professionally. For anyone who has a professional goal of advancing their career in public procurement, I strongly encourage you to obtain the NIGP-CPP certification.
Danny Mays, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, CPSM
Maryland Department of General ServicesAchieving the NIGP-CPP certification assures my internal and external stakeholders that I am equipped with the technical competencies to effectively serve their needs. I encourage colleagues to pursue this worthwhile program, in order to attain the credibility and pride that comes with being credentialed.
Travis Pierce, MBA, NIGP-CPP, CLGPO, CPPO, CPPB
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, NCEarning my NIGP-CPP certification has further empowered me with the confidence and expertise I need to drive and deliver results. I would encourage all procurement professionals to seek the NIGP-CPP certification as demonstration of competence, knowledge, and skills to excel as a leader in the procurement profession.
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