Lexington, KY – The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) is pleased to announce the extension of its successful Certification Reimbursement Program for the 2025 May and October testing windows.  Since its inception in 2022, the program has provided more than $265,000 in reimbursements to procurement professionals seeking professional certifications.

The program reimburses application and exam fees for those procurement professionals who successfully complete the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) examinations offered by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC).

“The remarkable success of our reimbursement program demonstrates NASPO’s ongoing commitment to investing in the professional development of public procurement officials,” said Lindle Hatton, NASPO CEO. “By extending this program for a third year, we’re helping to ensure that procurement professionals have access to the resources they need to advance their careers and better serve their states. The funds we’ve provided in reimbursements represent a direct investment in the future of public procurement.”

NASPO is proud to be one of the founding partners of the UPPCC, the globally recognized certifying entity for government procurement professionals. For over 45 years, NASPO has encouraged procurement professionals to seek certification and actively supports UPPCC’s mission.

The UPPCC offers two premier certifications:

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) – Designed for buyers and procurement professionals working at the entry to mid-level
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) – Targeted toward leaders and managers in the procurement function

For more information about the reimbursement program or eligibility requirements, please visit NASPO’s website or contact NASPO Finance at finance@naspo.org.

About NASPO

The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through the promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. To learn more, please visit www.naspo.org. 

About UPPCC:

In order to more effectively promote and ensure professionalism in public sector procurement, the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council was established as an independent entity in 1978. The organization later changed its name to Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC®) in 2010.  UPPCC® develops and administers the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO®) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB®) programs.  For over 45 years, the CPPO® and CPPB® have been considered the “gold standard” by public procurement practitioners and their employers with over 15,200 professionals certified to date.  To learn more, please visit www.uppcc.org.

Media Contact:

Kate Davila
Director of Marketing and Communications, NASPO
kdavila@naspo.org