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NLPA is the world’s largest Procurement Association with over 196,482 purchasing professionals from around the world. As a member, you’ll receive exclusive access to valuable educational material, member-only webinars, essential Procurement Templates, Community Access, Express Courses, and much more.
Get Certified
The NLPA is the only place where you can access the globally recognized SPSM®, SPSM2® and SPSM3TM Certifications. These certifications provide powerful insight to improve procurement skills and the performance of any procurement team.
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Our self-guided online learning courses give you first-hand access into proven techniques that have been used to deliver measurable results in the real world. Each course is designed to empower Procurement professionals to master today’s most critical purchasing processes.
Purchasing Professionals: Want to Increase Your Value?
The SPSM certification is recognized worldwide and provides prestige to those who have earned it. The SPSM courses provide valuable insight into the procurement profession to empower you to improve your career, boost your earning potential, and acquire the most sought after procurement skills.
In addition to adding the coveted acronym next to your name, getting your SPSM certification gives you exclusive access to the NLPA library of Procurement resources including templates, resources, on-demand webinars, slide decks, and more.
The SPSM Certification will:
- Increase your earning potential
- Make your resume/CV stand out to hiring managers
- Give you valuable skills and resources to improve job performance
So, which online purchasing courses or programs are right for you?
Take this brief quiz to begin your journey to earning more, becoming more impactful in your procurement role, and gaining the skills you need to excel.
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