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Register early—members get 20% off when enrolling 60+ days before courses start.
Charting Your Course to Success
From foundational knowledge to advanced leadership skills, NIGP offers a wealth of tools and resources to help you navigate your professional journey and achieve your leadership goals.
Your step-by-step guide to a successful career in public procurement.
Get 20% off by registering 60 days prior to the course start date.
All the tools to help you successfully prepare for certification.
Sit for the new NIGP-CPP Modules C & D Exam in February 2026 and test for the NIGP-CPP ON US!
Start your job search in the field of Public Procurement.
A Network of 18,000+ Professionals working in the field of Public Procurement.
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.
Access to Our Exclusive Audience of Procurement Officials
19,000+ public procurement professionals, over 2,400 agencies, and 65 regional chapters across North America
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