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About Pathways

PATHWAYS LEARNING PROGRAM

NIGP offers a comprehensive range of educational programs and professional development opportunities for public procurement professionals at all career stages. By emphasizing continuous learning, strategic development, and credentialing, NIGP supports the advancement of public procurement. 

Pathways is NIGP’s educational and credentialing program, designed by and for procurement professionals at every career stage. Pathways is built around The Public Procurement Competency Framework (PPCF), which serves as a comprehensive, universal guide for professional development, focusing on the critical competencies needed to be a successful public procurement professional. The PPCF encompasses seven focus areas, consisting of 33 individual competencies. 

 

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Public Procurement Competency Framework (PPCF)

The Public Procurement Competency Framework (PPCF) is the backbone of the Pathways curriculum, designed to help procurement professionals build essential skills for success.

The Framework consists of 7 focus areas with 33 key competencies critical to public procurement.

STRATEGY

POLICY & LEGISLATION

PLANNING & ANALYSIS

SOURCING & SOLICITATION

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

LEADERSHIP

BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

IACET & CEU CREDITS

NIGP is accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). All NIGP courses adhere to IACET's strict research-based standards for continuing education and training. NIGP course participants may earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), following the IACET standard of ten (10) contact hours equaling one (1) CEU.

Learn more about IACET and Earning CEU Credits