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Certifying Organizations

North Carolina Association Of Governmental Purchasing

Faculty Liaison

Crista Cuccaro

Teaching Assistant Professor
cuccaro@sog.unc.edu
919.445.1092

 

Partnered with the School of Government, the North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing (NCAGP), through the CLGPO Certification Committee, offers a professional certification known as the Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification.

Certification Requirements

  • have at least three years of experience in the governmental purchasing profession;
  • be a member of NCAGP;
  • complete course pathway of four core courses (see below);
  • earn 22 points through activities such as training, conference attendance, service to NCAGP, and higher education; and
  • pass a certification examination administered by the School of Government.

See this publication for all CLGPO requirements and instructions for completing the application process: CLGPO Requirements (revised 2017).

Required Courses

Additional Information

The application cycle is from October 1 to November 1. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on November 1 for certification or the exam in the following year.

Click on the hyperlink below to access the application. Send your completed application to the Faculty Liaison at cuccaro@sog.unc.edu. 

If you have questions about qualifications for certification, please email NCAGP Certification Committee Chair, Chris Payne at chris.payne@greensboro-nc.gov. 

Certification Maintenance

Once certified, purchasers are eligible for recertification every five years, and may also seek permanent, lifetime certification. If you need a Lifetime Certification application, please email cuccaro@sog.unc.edu.