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Professional
                      Development

BVPPA holds monthly lunch meetings with a program that earns one Continuing Education Unit (CEU). 

Professional development workshops are held twice a year and may earn from 4-8 CEUs.  Please email any program or professional development topics or suggested speakers to
Jessica Bucknum at jbucknum@cstx.gov.

BVPPA offers scholarships to members for professional development.  Download information below.

Scholarship Application

The following organizations offer professional certifications in procurement.

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP)

Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)

Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS)