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How to maintain your SPSM Certification<\/h2>\n

Are you an SPSM who wants continued career success?<\/strong> You can continue to achieve the career success you want.<\/p>\n

Purchasing trends are always changing and it can be difficult to stay on top of these trends let alone be prepared in advance for what\u2019s to come.<\/strong> In the last several years, purchasing has seen many changes including the increased use of different software applications and the increased demand for international sourcing. Being prepared to handle these new trends and situations can often seem daunting.<\/p>\n

Purchasers want to be confident that they have the most up-to-date skills.<\/strong> Knowing that you have the ability to handle any challenge you face in purchasing gives you greater confidence and a greater opportunity to succeed. Those with the skills to handle tomorrow\u2019s challenges are more likely to have the rewarding careers they want.<\/p>\n

Ensuring that you are ready for tomorrow\u2019s purchasing challenges is easy!<\/strong> Earning your SPSM\u00ae<\/sup> Certification has already put you on the path to career success and by committing to continual professional development in purchasing you are making the best investment towards continuing this success. Every four years, you are required to complete 32 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) in procurement topics from approved sources to maintain both your skills as well as your SPSM\u00ae<\/sup> credentials. Only CEHs earned after the date that your certification became valid may be used towards recertification.<\/p>\n<\/div>

How Can You Earn CEHs?<\/h4>\n

100% of your recertification requirements can be satisfied by enrolling in the next higher level of certification in the SPSM\u00ae<\/sup> Family.<\/strong> If this is your first recertification, that level would be the SPSM2\u00ae<\/sup> Program. Click here to learn more about enrolling in the SPSM2\u00ae<\/sup> Program.<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are already an SPSM2\u00ae<\/sup>, then your next level would be the SPSM3\u2122<\/sup> Certification<\/a>. And, if you\u2019re already an SPSM3\u2122<\/sup>, then you can get started on completing Level 4 courses linked to below.<\/p>\n

You may also choose to enroll in one or more of the following online courses.<\/strong> Each of these courses count for 8 Continuing Education Hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>