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Faculty Liaison

Teaching Assistant Professor
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The North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing (NCAGP) is committed to the ongoing professional development of its members representing the purchasing departments of state, county, municipal and educational agencies. NCAGP supports public procurement professionals in North Carolina through the Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification, providing education, networking and other opportunities for professional growth.

Certification Maintenance

Recertification is required every seven (7) calendar years from the date of the original certification. To be eligible for recertification for the Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO), applicants must meet all of the following requirements during the seven (7) years from the applicant’s last certification or recertification.

  • Be an NCAGP member in good standing at the time of application for recertification
  • Attend at least three (3) NCAGP Annual Conferences
  • Attend at least three (3) NCAGP Regional Sessions (in person or online)
  • Be employed in a position with direct purchasing experience in a North Carolina local government for at least five (5) years within the seven (7) year period and be employed in such a position at the time of application for recertification 
  • Complete at least five (5) Level 200 Procurement Modules

Required Courses

Procurement Modules: Level 200

Additional Information

In July 2026, the CLGPO Committee enacted a comprehensive revision of the CLGPO certification program. See below for information on the new requirements:

Additional Resources