The North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing (NCAGP) offers a professional certification known as the Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification. NCAGP members are employees of state or local governments in North Carolina whose duties consist of purchasing materials, supplies, apparatus, equipment, or contractual services. 

Begin the Certification Submission Process 

Applications are accepted annually October 1–November 1.

To begin the Purchasing Officer Certification application process, complete this free ($0) registration. This registration is required for all application types, including Exam, Certification, Recertification, and Lifetime Certification.

Once you complete your registration and receive your confirmation email, you will have access to the Purchasing Officer Certification Submission Canvas site, where you can review submission instructions and upload your application packet.

Important: Completing the $0 registration does not submit your certification application. Your application is not considered complete until your application packet has been uploaded and submitted through the Canvas site.

Application Packet Format Requirements 

• Your application packet must be combined into one (1) PDF.
• Your PDF must be named LastName_FirstName_Application Type.pdf. Example: Smith_John_Certification.pdf OR Smith_John_Recertification.pdf
• Verify your application and all required supporting documentation are included in the PDF.
• Please note: The Canvas system accepts only one PDF upload. Once your application packet has been submitted, you will not be be able to upload a revised or additional file. 

Click HERE for instructions on accessing Canvas once you complete this registration. 

For more information about the certification program, please visit the Local Government Purchasing and Contracting Certification website.

To review Eligibility Requirements see the CLGPO Program Policy .  

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Hutchinson at cecoordinator@sog.unc.edu.