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NLPA Learning FAQs


WHAT IS NLPA LEARNING?

NLPA Learning is the new home to all of our certifications and online courses. The Learning site also includes learning resources (or “products”), including live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, whitepapers, and much more!


WHAT TYPES OF RESOURCES ARE ON NLPA LEARNING?

NLPA Learning includes many types of materials that will help CPO®  professionals stay up-to-date with information on trends and procurement best practices. On NLPA Learning you’ll find:

  • Express Courses: Whether you're looking to update your skills or obtain CE credits, these short procurement lessons are just what you need.
  • Live and On-demand Webinars: You can register for any of our upcoming free webinars. Past on-demand webinars are only available to premium members.
  • Reports and Publications: Review research and insights from Next Level Purchasing Association and other organizations that focus on industry trends and procurement best practices.
  • Sample Documents and Templates: These resources have been shared by NLPA to help premium members in their daily practice.
  • Articles: Tap into insights from NLPA and industry thought-leaders on the procurement-related topics you want to learn more about.


DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO ACCESS RESOURCES (OR “PRODUCTS”) ON NLPA LEARNING?

For items that are available to you at no charge, such as the free live webinars, registration is complete once you click the “Register” button. The free item will appear in “My Cart” if you have any products waiting to be purchased. If a product costs a fee, you’ll need to sign in or created an account to register and complete the transaction in “My Cart.”


HOW DO I ACCESS THE RESOURCES ON NLPA LEARNING?

Log in with your NLPA Member credentials to gain access to NLPA Learning’s full resources (or “products”).


HOW CAN I FIND THE RESOURCES I NEED, AND THE FORMAT I PREFER, ON THE NLPA LEARNING SITE?

There are several ways to see what materials (or “products”) NLPA Learning has to offer. You can:

  • Use the large icons on NLPA Learning's main page to go to the page with the resource of interest to you. Choose from Certifications, Express Courses, Articles, or Webinars. From each of those pages, you can browse around to see what’s available.
  • Use the dropdown menus in the menu bar to select the resource of interest.
  • Use the search box in the right sidebar to search by category and/or format type, or enter the keyword(s) that match your learning needs and interests.
  • Visit the full catalog to drill down by category and/or format type, then sort the results by the date added to NLPA Learning or by the interest areas you’ve indicated in “My Profile.”

Content is being added all the time, so be sure to visit periodically to see the latest additions.


WHY ARE SOME NLPA LEARNING MATERIALS (OR “PRODUCTS”) FREE, AND OTHERS COST MONEY?

Premium Members have free access to all NLPA Learning resources, including express courses, live and on-demand webinars, articles, publications and reports, whitepapers, and templates and worksheets as part of their membership. Select learning “products” such express courses may have a fee for standard members and guests. All certifications and individual courses have a fee for guests, and standard and premium members. 


WHAT IS “MY CART”?

Here, you can review the list of items (or “products”) you’ve registered for or plan to purchase. From the shopping cart you can complete your purchases and access your materials. Access "My Cart" from the NLPA Learning menu in the top blue navigation bar.


WHAT IS “MY PROFILE”?

This feature allows you to customize your Learning experience by indicating what topics are important (and not so important) to you. Revise your selections at any time based on your professional development or changes in your career path. Access “My Profile” from the NLPA Learning menu, under “MY Account”, in the navigation bar.


WHAT IS “MY DASHBOARD”?

This feature allows you to easily review the list of materials you’ve registered for or purchased. Access “My Dashboard” under “My Account” in the navigation bar.


I ATTENDED A LIVE WEBINAR FROM NLPA. HOW CAN I ACCESS THE WEBINAR RECORDING AND SLIDES?

NLPA will update the webinar product with the recording and presentation slides within 2 weeks after the live webinar takes place. The webinar will continue to be available in "My Dashboard."


I’M HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH THE SITE. WHOM DO I CONTACT?

Send an email to support@nextlevelpurchasing.com and they’ll try to get your issue handled.