| The Minnesota Chapter of NIGP is committed to providing
every member an opportunity to attain certification from the UPPCC (universal
public purchasing certification council). It is crucial that you budget
funds for professional development. We are being asked to provide
greater services while reducing costs, and staffing. The cost of
professional development can be justified in the following ways:
1. The cost of the seminar can be justified by the savings generated from learning new procurement techniques, improved specifications, application of technology and information shared by attending a seminar. 2. By providing training locally the cost of travel and lodging is eliminated or significantly reduced . 3. If you are a chapter member and not a National member the fee is $750.00 for 3-day class. (National Member: $525) 4. The chapter may reimburse you for your certification examination. Contact Board Members for specific information. It is critical that you budget for ongoing professional development. BUDGET NOW. Make a point of educating your supervisor of the importance and value of professional development. To assist you in your budget presentation, on the value of certification, the below Power Point presentation is available for your viewing on the MNNIGP website. |
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(click and navigate thru the Power Point presentation by using the right side up and down arrows) |