Purchasing and Negotiation Training

Robert Menard, Certified Purchasing Professional, Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant

 The American Purchasing Society has been the purchasing profession’s leader for decades.  Continuing that reputation for vanguard, I am proud and happy to announce that we have collaborated to develop the first sustainablity professional designation in purchasing.  The Certified Green Purchasing Professional (CGPP) designation will be unveiled in early 2012.  CGPP will provide the standards in education and training required to become a true sustainability professional.

The CGPP designation will involve studies of an online course and an extensive workbook and manual, Green Purchasing and Sustainability  plus a passing grade on an open book examination.  The application process also includes references, a background check, and a review off accumulated experience and credentials, including other professional designations. 

The CGPP is the equivalent of an advanced degree; accordingly, achievement of the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) designation is a prerequisite.  We strongly urge you to earn the CPP in order to cement your credentials and demonstrate your devotion the purchasing profession.  

Those who have already earned the CPP designation may apply for CGPP certification today.