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"As a purchasing professional for over 15 years I was looking for a program to enhance what I have learned in the past as well as grow & learn new ideas/techniques. The Next Level Purchasing SPSM Certification Program was exactly what I was looking for.

I credit my success on completing all courses in 1 month thanks to technology and the SPSM Program design. With mobile devices such as smart phones & tablets the course was always accessible to me. Whenever I had a few spare minutes I would read through a few pages, then jot down some notes."

"The courses at NLP were very good and provided knowledge that can directly applied at workplace. Secondly the response of Charles Dominick is very fast and excellent and I am very happy about that. He can reply to any challenge that one is facing at work place."

"I had been looking for on-line classes to take for certification in the supply management field without having to have a Bachelor and/or Master Degree. That is when I came across the Next Level Purchasing website. Your website gave me the incentive and "push" I needed to move forward in my career.

I enjoyed all of the courses and found them to be challenging and insightful. I am in the process of reviewing all of the material so that I can schedule the SPSM exam. I hope my dedication and hard work pays off. If so, I will definitely enroll in the SPSM2 Certification program.

Thank you again Next Level Purchasing."

"After almost 15 years career in logistics & supply chain management and obtaining several qualifications, I realized that I need to expand my purchasing knowledge to adapt successfully to the rapidly changing business environment. I decided to enroll for SPSM Certification and having completed the courses, I would say that it is one of the best decisions I have made in my entire career. All the course materials were exceptionally detailed that I just could not stop reading. The program is great and well worth the time and money!

I am privileged and proud to be a member of Next Level Purchasing Association and SPSM2 Certification is next on my agenda."

"I work as an independent procurement consultant and advise my clients mainly on how to improve their sourcing processes. As part of my job I need to continously demonstrate that I have the right knowledge and skills to do the job. That's why I joined the SPSM Certification Program. Having completed my SPSM Certification, I can now demonstrate that I am educated in all aspects of purchasing. I have decided to finish my SPSM Program as soon as possible and had to dedicate lot of evenings for learning. It was, however, time well spent as the SPSM courses bring extensive amount of information from the field. I enjoyed each and every course, printed out all materials, listened to the audio and went through the extra material to each of the courses as well. This helped me to understand the topics in more depth and also helped me to better remember a lot of the information.

If you want to earn your SPSM Certification quickly, you do need to devote a significant amount of your time, but I definitely say it is worth it and do not regret a single second that I spent with the courses. And, thanks to the quality of the materials, I return to the courses regularly when looking for my inspiration."

"Three years ago when I realized that supply chain is where I really want to be, I told myself that I would do whatever it takes to be great at it. Enrolling in the Senior Professional in Supply Management^® Program is one big step towards that goal. It is true when they say that "winging it" could at times bring satisfactory result but it certainly would never deliver excellent output. Having undergone the SPSM training has made me better equipped in performing my daily challenging tasks in many facets of procurement function. It helped a great deal that the complex subjects of supply chain are well-explained and illustrated in the lessons, and that the examples cited are quite practical.

Successfully completing the program takes devotion and careful planning of one's time. I spent at least three hours a day reading before and after office hours; I listened to audio lessons in the car and during break time. I even printed some pages of the lessons and posted them on my wall just like the old college days! But the most effective way is by practicing the learning and applying them at the workplace right away.

The SPSM Certification Program is indeed an investment that you cannot go wrong with!"

"The biggest thing for me is I spent every spare minute studying the information and I took REALLY good notes. Even if the information is in the lesson I find that I can more easily recall what I have written down- that's the next best thing to working knowledge.

I have 15 years experience in the procurement industry, international and domestic (US). My last position was as a Purchasing Manager for the largest construction project in North American history- and I still learned quite a bit in these courses!

I have been out of work since my last project ended a year ago. I would think that with my knowledge, background, and references that I could land a great job, but I haven't had any luck. My last two interviews were successful... they liked me, my references, my "fit" in their organization, and I went to final interviews for both. I lost out on both jobs because I didn't have CERTIFICATION!! After the second one I decided to just buckle down and get my certification. I decided on SPSM because it is internationally recognized, and most large companies have begun to institute Global Sourcing programs. It will give me the additional edge that I need. "

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The material was easy to assimilate and the more I learned the more eager I became to learn and improve. Depending on my previous experience on the topics, I managed to complete and revise the topics 3-5 times prior to taking the final exam.

I would say be positive, invest a little time in yourself and enjoy the learning experience. Remember as you grow from strength to strength you have the power to make a constructive difference in your environment and add meaning not only to your life, but to all those you come into contact with."

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