The Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA) is a part of the Certitrek Group, which provides certification programs and credentials across a broad spectrum of industries. Our online training and certification platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of procurement professionals worldwide, from entry-level buyers to executive practitioners. Since its founding in 2000, NLPA has been steadfast in its mission to empower individuals, small-to-medium enterprises, and educational institutions by promoting and facilitating the adoption of procurement best practices. Our flagship certification programs—the Certified Procurement Operations (CPO) and the Supply Management® (SPSM) programs command the trust of organizations—including Fortune 500 companies and dynamic enterprises across North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Today, NLPA proudly represents a thriving community of over 280,000 procurement professionals and 15,000+ senior executives, making us the largest procurement community on the global stage.