CPPS CERTIFICATION REVIEW ONLINE

This class awards 24 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This class will be held for four consecutive days from 11:00 AM -  6:00 PM Eastern.

Requirements for participation in online courses

• Computer
• Internal OR external webcam
• Headset with built-in microphone OR ear buds with built-in microphone 
• Adobe Connect (free download available here) OR Google Chrome

IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility test your system before registering for the class, or at least 45 days prior the start date of the class. No refunds will be issued after 45 days prior to the start date of class. To download Adobe Connect and test your system, please go to https://npma.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm and follow the steps to install Adobe Connect, then run the diagnostic test. If you cannot download Adobe Connect, follow the steps to enable/install flash player, then click Test Again.

A link to access the class will be sent at a later date.

Once you have paid for your registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that includes a link to the study materials. 

Testing is optional, and scheduled through our proctoring service, Kryterion. Please see testing instructions below. The course is taught by an NPMA instructor who is CPPM-certified. Due to accreditation regulations, the instructor has not seen, and does not have access to, the actual exam.

Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to hold this course; in addition, due to technical restrictions, we have a maximum number of participants. If you are planning to attend, please make sure to register at least 45days prior to the start of the course. 

Course Payment Policy

Registrants with pending payments 45days prior to the first day of the course must guarantee payment or will be dropped from enrollment.

Course Cancellation Policy

Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to hold this course. If you are planning to attend, please make sure to register at least 45 days prior to the start of the course. Individual cancellations must be received 45 days prior to the start date of the course.  For more information, please visit the Course Cancellation Policy page.

Registration Fees

Members
Early Rate: $1,575 - this pricing is available until 03/21/2026
Regular Rate: $1,650

CPPS Exam $360 (optional)

Join NPMA TODAY! Pay the NPMA membership fee and receive the discounted member rate for this course

Non-Members
Early Rate: $1,755 - this pricing is available until 03/21/2026
Regular Rate: $1,830

CPPS Exam $435 (optional)

Testing
A Certification Review course is a study option for a certification exam and not a requirement.

• Exams are no longer administered by the instructor following a Review Course. They will be scheduled with and administered by our exam partner, Kryterion.
• Visit the Exam Administration webpage to learn more about the exam process, options for how to take and schedule exam.
• Visit the CPPS webpage to learn more about this certification, exam requirements and view practice study questions.
• Exam can be canceled and rescheduled, however there will be a fee charged to you if cancelations/reschedules are within 24 hours (online testing) or 72 hours (onsite center testing) of your exam start time.
  

Course Materials

The Fundamentals of Personal Property Management is included with the registration fees. A digital copy will be provided in the 30 days out from the course "Know Before You Go" email Hard copy manuals will be shipped to the mailing address provided upon registration. If you have asked someone else to register you for this class, please ensure they provide YOUR email address and mailing address on the registration and not their own.

Course Description

Every organization, regardless of its size or type has critical business functions that are integral parts of meeting its objectives and accomplishing the mission. Property management is, first and foremost, a general management assignment no different than the management of any other resource such as money, personnel, or facilities. Personal property managers are directly accountable to a higher authority for the acquisition, use, redistribution, and disposition of personal property. As stewards of our company or agency’s personal property, we have a fiduciary responsibility to manage property in a prudent and compliant way. The Fundamentals of Personal Property Management course is designed to teach the basics of property management, cradle-to-grave, including how to effectively manage personal property.

Topic Overview

• Acquisitions
• Receiving
• Identification
• Storage and Warehousing
• Movement
• Maintenance
• Physical Inventory
• Utilization
• Consumption
• Property Disposition

Core Benefits

1. Learn about the responsibilities of personal property management professionals.

2. Gain an understanding of personal property management and its importance.

3. Acquire the essential tools necessary to manage personal property.

The NPMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance for those who demonstrate a high level of competence essential to the practice of property management. Once you have paid for your registration, you will receive the course materials. It is strongly recommended that you study the manual prior to attending the course.

 
CPPS Exam Eligibility Requirements

• You are new to property or work as a specialist in a specific area (e.g., shipping, receiving, or inventory).
• You must complete the CPPS Application Form prior to receiving an exam voucher code. (Note: You will need to log in to your NPMA profile at www.npma.org prior to completing the form.)

Instructor Bio

Judy Hively, CPPM, CF
Judy has more than 20 years in Property Management in the Industry working for Government Contractors such as BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, KBR/Honeywell, and Rockwell Collins. Judy has a master’s degree in Procurement and Contract Administration from the University of Maryland University College. She has been a member of NPMA for over 15 years and has served as Chapter President, National Delegate, ER Treasurer, and is currently the Eastern Region VP. Judy was involved in the review and rewrite of the CPPS and CPPA Manuals and is an instructor for NPMA CPPS certification classes. Some of her hobbies include relaxing by the pool, music, hiking, working out, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

The class presentation is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws and is available for viewing from confirmed registrants only. Reproduction and distribution of the presentation, in whole or in part, without written permission from National Property Management Association, Inc. is strictly prohibited.

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