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The Value of Professional Certification

Introduction. WelcomeSession OverviewAbout Professional CertificationBenefits and TrendsCertification ProgramsUPPCC Programs, CPPB

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The Value of Professional Certification

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    1. The Value of Professional Certification Virginia’s 20th Public Procurement Forum 2008 Norma Hall, CPPO, CPPB, CPM Chair, Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) And Program Manager for Training, Strategic Planning and Performance Measures for SC Materials Management Office

    2. Introduction Welcome Session Overview About Professional Certification Benefits and Trends Certification Programs UPPCC Programs, CPPB & CPPO Questions & Discussion

    3. About Certification Definition Professional Benchmark Standard of Qualifications Demonstration of Knowledge, Competence Other Professions Real Estate, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Risk, Certified Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

    4. Benefits of Certification Benefits Personal Increased Self-Confidence The Profession Professional Recognition Corporate Increased Credibility Increased Knowledge

    5. Benefits of Certification Earning Potential 20% Increase for Males and 33% Increase for Females (Purchasing Magazine) 30% Increase for Certified Professional Purchaser Credential, (Canadian) Advancements Agency Promotions External Opportunities A Competitive Edge Professional Respect & Recognition Procurement Colleagues Other Fields: Finance, Academic, Sales

    6. Excerpts from the 2007 NIGP Compensation Study…. Purchasing Directors earn on average 25% more if they hold the CPPO 37% of all procurement heads are required to have a certification before hiring

    7. Excerpts from the 2007 NIGP Compensation Study…. 24% of agencies require an agency head to obtain certification after employment Purchasing Managers earn on average 11% more if they hold the CPPO

    8. Certification Trends Trends Numbers Increasing Nationally 52% of South Carolina NIGP Members (2008) 39% of Virginia NIGP Members (2008) Job Announcements Public, CPPO and CPPB Private, C.P.M., CPSM, and others Federal, CPCM, CFCM, CCCM

    9. Certification Programs National Contract Management Association Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) Institute for Supply Management Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Graduate Diploma (FCIPS) Certificate Programs in Purchasing and Supply

    10. Certification Programs Purchasing Management Assoc. of Canada Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) American Prod. & Inventory Control Society Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM)

    11. Certification Programs Construction Specifications Institute Construction Document Technologist (CDT) Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) American Contract Compliance Association Certified Compliance Administrator Masters Certificate

    12. Certification Trends Trends NIGP Survey, 2002 74% of Agencies Require or Desire Certification State Specific Designations Increasing NIGP Survey, 1999 50% of Agencies Desire Certification State Specific Designations Shifting Paradigm of Purchasing “Glorified Clerk to Certified Professional” Rick Grimm, CPPO, CEO of NIGP

    13. Maintaining Balance

    14. Goals of Certification Increases professionalism in a field of practice by: Identifying a Body of Knowledge Establishing a specific level of knowledge and experience 3rd Party verification of qualifications

    15. Who is the UPPCC? Created in 1978 by NIGP and NASPO Composed of 2 separate volunteer bodies: The Governing Board The Board of Examiners

    16. UPPCC Composition Governing Board 3 - NIGP 3 - NASPO 2 advisory members 2 academicians NIGP & NASPO Executive Directors Board of Examiners 4 - NIGP 4 - NASPO 2 per org: CAPPO, FAPPO, NAEP & NPI 2 advisory members Prometric

    17. UPPCC Certification Programs Supported by Higher Education Various State Certification Programs Canada, Ireland, Japan, Lebanon

    18. UPPCC Certification Offerings Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) Supervisors of public purchasers/buyers OR Managers of public purchasing function* First certification issued in 1964 Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Perform public purchasing functions (buyers)* Non-managerial or supervisory First certificate (under PPB certificate program) issued in 1979 First CPPB certification issued in 1991 * Candidate Handbook – pg. 7

    19. UPPCC Certification Programs “Only globally recognized certifications specifically designed for government purchasing professionals” “Global recognition provides for greater career mobility”

    20. Certification Programs Eligibility Schedules* CPPB Schedule A – HS/GED Schedule B – Associate’s Schedule C – Bachelor’s Schedule D – Master’s+ * Candidate Handbook – p.6 CPPO Schedule A – CPPB Cert Schedule B – Bachelor’s Schedule C – Master’s+

    21. Documentation: Formal Education Official Sealed Transcript issued by College or University Document only highest level achieved

    22. Documentation: Purchasing Experience Full-time, paid employment only (> 30 hrs weekly) Employment Dates Position Titles to match position descriptions Official Position Descriptions (required) Working Position Descriptions (if needed)

    23. Documentation: Coursework Higher Ed Level Procurement-Related Topics* 3 credit hrs = 24 contact hours Formal sealed transcript as documentation * Candidate Handbook – p.6 Other Coursework Procurement-Specific Topics 1 classroom hour = 1 contact hour Completion certificates as documentation

    24. Examination Format Single computer-based assessment Based on 2008 UPPCC Body of Knowledge* 175 multiple-choice questions 3.5 hours of testing time * Candidate Handbook – p.20

    25. Side-by-side Exam Comparison CPPB Exam Administrative – 19% Procurement Req – 17% Bids & Prop – 20% Supplier Analyst – 8% Negotiations – 3% Contract Award – 18% Relationships – 9% Materials Mgmt – 2% HR – 2% Forecasting – 2% CPPO Exam Administrative – 15% Procurement Req – 8% Bids & Prop – 10% Supplier Analyst – 7% Negotiations – 8% Contract Award – 10% Relationships – 15% Materials Mgmt – 3% HR – 14% Forecasting – 10%

    26. Certification Programs Virginia State Certification Virginia Contracting Associate Officer (VCA) 10% of job in procurement related activities; no prior work experience, DPS or Agency eVA E-mall and QuickQuote classes/training desired; High School diploma or GED required; VCA three-day Procurement Cycle class; achieve 75% or higher on exam

    27. Certification Programs Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) 50% of job in procurement related activities; one year experience in position or VCA and six months; Associates degree with six college credit hours in purchasing courses or 48 hours in purchasing seminars through other acceptable resources – in 2009 Associates degree will be required; VCO Block I – IV; achieve 75% or higher on exam

    28. Other State Programs New Jersey Registered Public Purchasing Officer (RPPO) Texas Certified Texas Public Purchaser (CTPP) Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM) Oregon OR Procurement Basic Certificate (OPBC) OR Procurement Advanced Certificate (OPAC)

    29. State Programs South Carolina Level I Certification Introduction to Public Procurement (3 days) SC Procurement Code in a Nutshell (1/2 day) MMO Business Practices (1 day) SC Procurement Ethics – B&CB Legal Counsel (1/2 day) SC Standard Terms and Conditions for Contracts – MMO (1 day)

    30. South Carolina (continued) Level II Certification All Level I Courses plus Planning, Scheduling, and Requirements Analysis (3 days) Sourcing in the Public Sector (3 days) Specification Writing (1 day) Contract Administration – MMO (1 day) Legal Aspects of Procurement – MMO (1 day) SC RFP Process – MMO – (1 day)

    31. South Carolina (continued) Level III Certification All Level I and II Courses plus The Fundamentals of Leadership and Management in Public Procurement (2 days) Selection of two (2 day) Courses from NIGP’s LEAP Curriculum or other Acceptable 2 day Courses

    32. Putting it All Together Program Selection Do Your Research Read the Application Materials Studying Group, Individual Put in Your Time Take Courses Obtain Study Material

    33. Putting it All Together Test Preparation Proper Rest Know the Location Arrive Early Follow Instructions Taking the Test Be Confident, You’ve Studied Right? Take off Your Agency Hat Discount Answers, Select Most Right Move On Past Tough Questions Double Check Answers Do not Go Back and Change Your Answers

    34. Putting it All Together After You Attain Certification Assist Others Coworkers, Colleagues Use the Certification Business Cards Letters Solicitations

    35. Putting it All Together “The true mark of a professional can be measured by how much they give back to their profession.” Robert Sheridan, CPPO, C.P.M. Past President, NIGP

    36. Putting it All Together “Your job title is just a label. ‘Leader’ is a reputation …. and you personally have to earn it.” Price Prichett

    37. Why UPPCC Certification? “I am thinking about relocating out of state….” “a nationally recognized [credential] like CPPB, gives me that flexibility and mobility” CPPB-Procurement Analyst FLORIDA

    38. Why UPPCC Certification? “… a validation of my skills and experience…” “a demonstration of my commitment to the profession” “… the opportunity for career mobility.” CPPB-Education Officer MARYLAND

    39. Why UPPCC Certification? “… to encourage and motivate my employees…” “to lead them to excellence by example.” CPPO-Watershed Manager GEORGIA

    40. Why UPPCC Certification? “… because [UPPCC Certifications] are widely recognized in the public buying profession and may provide future opportunities.” CPPB–Senior Buyer VIRGINIA

    41. Why UPPCC certification? “An ultimate goal for me. It gives me pride, credibility and a tremendous feeling of accomplishment.” “It [gives] me more confidence to speak more boldly and with authority.” CPPO–Bid & Contracting Coordinator WASHINGTON

    42. Why UPPCC Certification? “… one step closer to a management position.” CPPB–Senior Buyer ONTARIO, CANADA

    43. Why UPPCC Certification? “… will open many doors to positions and networking that will be beneficial to career goals and aspirations.” “It is my duty to serve as a model and encourage others to do the same.” CPPB–Contracting Specialist VIRGINIA

    44. Why UPPCC Certification? “Most, if not all positions in procurement prefer one who is certified as it assures an employer that one is knowledgeable in their profession.” CPPB–Procurement Manager SOUTH CAROLINA

    45. Why UPPCC Certification? “It will greatly impact my career…” “employers see this certification as evidence of an individual who strives to increase their knowledge and be current on procurement trends.” CPPO–Procurement Specialist II CALIFORNIA

    46. Why UPPCC Certification? “UPPCC certification gives me freedom.” “It provides me the opportunity to consider positions in other jurisdictions, in other states and in other countries.” CPPB–Purchasing Agent III IOWA

    47. Questions ?

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