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That\u2019s more of an expenditure than buying a gumball out of the gumball machine, for sure. But there are a few things that you have to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Because having the SPSM often results in getting paid a much higher salary, it is an investment that will likely produce returns that far exceed what you pay and will produce returns year after year after year.<\/li>\n<li>The Next Level Purchasing Association does offer a pay-as-you-go certification plan that allows you to spread out your payments over time. You can pay separately for each of the components: each of the six online procurement courses, the SPSM Exam, and the application fee. This does end up being a little more expensive, but gives you the flexibility to still start right away if you don\u2019t have the full amount in one lump sum.<\/li>\n<li>Most SPSM\u2019s have their certifications funded by their employers. Citing the very same benefits that I outlined at the beginning of this recent webinar I did, SPSM\u2019s have demonstrated how it is in the employers\u2019 best interests to invest in them.<\/li>\n<li>Even if you\u2019re unemployed, some states have agencies that will fund your job training and certification. 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