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If you have not yet submitted your CPPA Candidate Application and Work Summary Application, please do so now. 

Optional study materials for the CPPA exam include the Intermediate Studies and it's Study Guide. These items can be purchased here and will be emailed to you within 2 business days of your purchase.  

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Questions? Visit ourFAQs or email certification@npma.org

All of NPMA's certification exams are proctored by Kryterion and their system Webassessor. Exams are administered in two ways: 1) On-line or 2) at a Test Center. Both require advance scheduling of an exam time. 

After purchasing your exam retake, NPMA will e-mail an exam voucher number within 1-2 business days*, which will be used to schedule your exam with Kryterion. Your exam voucher is valid for 90 days from date of issue. 

*If your 30-day wait period has not yet ended, your exam voucher will be emailed at the end of the wait period.

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If you require a testing accommodation, pursuant to the ADA, to take this exam, please emailcertification@npma.org.

The CPPM exam is now taken on with our proctor partner, Kryterion. All of NPMA's Certification Exams are administered in two ways: 1) Online Proctoring or 2) at a Test Center. Visit the Exam Administration webpage for the exam process. 

After purchasing your exam, NPMA will e-mail an exam voucher within 1-2 business days*, which you will use to register and schedule your exam through Kryterion. Your exam voucher is valid for 90 days from date of issue. 

THIS PURCHASE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

If you require a testing accommodation, pursuant to the ADA, to take this exam, please email certification@npma.org.

Questions? Visit our FAQs or email certification@npma.org 

The CPPM exam is taken with our exam partner, Kryterion, and is administered in two ways: 1) Online Proctoring or 2) at a Test Center.

Visit the Exam Administration webpage for more information on the exam process. 

THIS PURCHASE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. 

If you require a testing accommodation, pursuant to the ADA, to take this exam, please email certification@npma.org.

All of NPMA's Certification exams are administered and proctored by Kryterion in two ways: 1) Online or 2) at a Test Center.

After purchasing your exam and ensuring requirements are completed, NPMA will e-mail an exam voucher number within 1-2 business days, and you will use it to register and schedule your exam with Kryterion. Your exam voucher is valid for 90 days from date of issue. 

If you have not yet submitted your CPPS Candidate Application, please do so now. Click here. You will not receive your exam voucher until the application has been received. 

• Optional study materials can be purchased separately here. 
• Optional study materials for the CPPS exam include the Fundamentals of Personal Property Management and its Study Guide. These items will be emailed to you within 2 business days of your purchase. 
  

THIS PURCHASE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

If you require a testing accommodation, pursuant to the ADA, to take this exam, please email certification@npma.org.

Questions? Visit our FAQs or email  certification@npma.org

All of NPMA's certification exams are proctored in two ways by Kryterion: 1) Online or 2) at a Test Center. After purchasing your exam retake, NPMA will e-mail an exam voucher within 1-2 business days*, which you will use to schedule your exam with Kryterion. Your exam voucher is valid for 90 days from issue date.

*If your 30-day wait period has not yet ended, your exam voucher will be emailed at the end of the wait period.

THIS PURCHASE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

If you require a testing accommodation, pursuant to the ADA, to take this exam, please email certification@npma.org.

To purchase a hard copy of the Manual, please visit this link: https://www.npma.org/store/ViewProduct.aspx?id=4608165. Thank you.

Important: These electronic materials are protected by U.S. and International copyright laws and are available for viewing ONLY by the person to whom this registration was issued. Copying, sending, or sharing these materials, in whole or in part, without written permission from National Property Management Association, Inc. is strictly prohibited. ©2006-2024 National Property Management Association, Inc.

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Upon payment, please allow 2-4 weeks for shipment of your manual. Upon payment, you will receive an email with a link to download the PDF of the manual and study guide.

Important: These materials are protected by U.S. and International copyright laws and are available for viewing ONLY by the person to whom this registration was issued. Copying, sending, or sharing these materials, in whole or in part, without written permission from National Property Management Association, Inc. is strictly prohibited. ©2006-2024 National Property Management Association, Inc.

Please note: The download link you receive by email will expire 30 days after the email is issued. Please be sure to follow the link to download the files and save them to your computer prior to the expiration of this link.

If you provide an incorrect mailing address, you will be responsible for any shipping charges incurred to re-send the item. The item will not be re-sent until payment for the corrected shipment is received.

To purchase a hard copy of the Manual, please visit this link: https://www.npma.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=4608207. Thank you.

Important: These electronic materials are protected by U.S. and International copyright laws and are available for viewing ONLY by the person to whom this registration was issued. Copying, sending, or sharing these materials, in whole or in part, without written permission from National Property Management Association, Inc. is strictly prohibited. ©2006-2024 National Property Management Association, Inc.

Please note: The download link you receive by email will expire 30 days after the email is issued. Please be sure to follow the link to download the files and save them to your computer prior to the expiration of this link.

This purchase is non-refundable.

Upon payment, please allow 2-4 weeks for shipment of your manual. Upon payment, you will receive an email with a link to download the PDF of the manual and study guide.

Important: These materials are protected by U.S. and International copyright laws and are available for viewing ONLY by the person to whom this registration was issued. Copying, sending, or sharing these materials, in whole or in part, without written permission from National Property Management Association, Inc. is strictly prohibited. ©2006-2024 National Property Management Association, Inc.

Please note: The download link you receive by email will expire 30 days after the email is issued. Please be sure to follow the link to download the files and save them to your computer prior to the expiration of this link.

If you provide an incorrect mailing address, you will be responsible for any shipping charges incurred to re-send the item. The item will not be re-sent until payment for the corrected shipment is received.

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Exam Cancellation Notices

Must provide a minimum of 72 hours when canceling a scheduled exam at a Testing Center and 24 hours for an online exam. Fee applies if rescheduling of exam occurs within those time perimeters.

Important items to know about your exam: 

• An appointment is required for exams taken either online or at a Testing Center. 
• Schedule your re-exam appointment online directly with Kryterion.
  
• When signing up for your online exam, allow a minimum of 24 hours before your requested start time/date. 
• Once the exam had been paid and scheduled, you will be emailed a voucher number to use for your exam. 
• Laptops used for online testing must have a webcam.
  
• Government issue photo ID is required when taking exam online or at a Testing Center. 
• Visit Exam Administration webpage to learn all details of Fleet Online and Test Center testing.
  

Exam Cancellation Notices

Must provide a minimum of 72 hours when canceling a scheduled exam at a testing center and 24 hours for an online exam. Fee applies if rescheduling of exam occurs within those time perimeters.

Important items to know about your exam: 

• An appointment is required for exams taken online or at a Testing Center. 
• Schedule your re-exam appointment online directly with Kryterion. 
  
• When signing up for your online exam, allow a minimum of 24 hours before your requested start time/date. 
• Once the exam had been paid and scheduled, you will be emailed a voucher number to use for your exam. 
• Laptops used for online testing must have a webcam. 
• Government issue photo ID is required when taking exam online or at a Testing Center. 
• Visit the Exam Administration webpage to learn all details of On-line and Test Center Exam Processes

Exam Cancellation Notices

Must provide a minimum of 72 hours when canceling a scheduled exam at a testing center and 24 hours for an online exam. Fee applies if rescheduling of exam occurs within those time perimeters. 

NPMA Fleet Certification credential shall be in effect for a period of five (5) years from the date of award. Certified Federal Fleet professionals MUST renew ONLY the highest level of certification attained every 5 years.

Certification renewal requires renewal fee and submission of application with proof of continuing education, or evidence of participation in educational related activities in the field of Federal Fleet Management.

Renewal fee is non-refundable. 

DO NOT USE THIS if you are submitting your Fleet renewal application and paying the application fee 31-120 days after the certification expires. The Fleet Renewal + late fee ($100) product applies in those situations. 

NPMA Fleet Certification credential shall be in effect for a period of five (5) years from the date of award. Certified Federal Fleet professionals MUST renew ONLY the highest level of certification attained every 5 years.

Certification renewal requires renewal fee and submission of application with proof of continuing education, or evidence of participation in educational related activities in the field of Federal Fleet Management.

Renewal fee is non-refundable. 

Presenter:

Scott W. Petersen, CPPM, CF - Raytheon Company - Intelligence, Information & Services

Run Time: approx. 60 minutes

Recorded: March 19, 2020

So, you think you know the FAR Government property clause, eh? Well, what about clauses referenced in the Government property clause but never called out? Yes, there are linkages created by the language on the Government property clause that can only be understood by reading OTHER NON-PROPERTY clauses. And these other clauses - -DIRECT/REQUIRE actions on the part of the Contractor that relate to, impact and effect Government property. Have your depth and breadth of knowledge challenged in this presentation -- spanning the wide range of Government property requirements in OTHER FAR clauses, subparts, manuals and directives. Some, you might NOT have thought about!

Presenters:

Dr. Douglas N.  Goetz, CPPM, CF, MIAM - GP Consultants LLC

Run Time: approx. 60 minutes

Recorded: March 3, 2020

Property and Asset Management can be a very stratified, diverse, and often somewhat stealth business unit. We'll discuss various essential roles we perform as well as strategies for improving visibility and professional growth to maximize our contribution to the success of our organizations.

Presenters:

Ivonne Bachar, CPPM, CF - Stanford University 

Run Time: approx. 60 minutes

Recorded: March 11, 2020

Webinar Objectives:

• Provide background of completed conversion effort

• List possible benefits for electronic files

• List possible issues for electronic files

• Share a cost analysis to use for justification/approval

• Provide step-by-step guide and options for converting files

• Share Lessons Learned

Presenter: Cheri Cross, CPPM, CF - ORNL Property Manager

Run Time: Approx. 45 minutes

Recorded: May 8, 2019

IUD and RFID: The Top Pitfalls to Avoid 

Presenter: Rosanne (Beth) Green, CPPM, CF

Run Time: Approx. 1 hr. 5 minutes

Recorded: April 18, 2019

Property Management: Vertical Integration Strategies and Best Practices

This session is intended to cover strategies and proven best practices for the proactive injection of property management into the acquisition process to facilitate achievement of property management goals (from requirements development and RFP receipt – through proposal and negotiation – to award and execution). Discussion will focus on identifying and resolving potential issues before they come to fruition through leveraging external resources and functions while stressing the importance of understanding the overall system, the motivations of participants, and strategies for converting neutral parties into allies and advocates - (session could also be titled “Making your one-man band sound like a Symphony”).

Presenter:

Roy DeSilva, CPPM

Property Management Analyst

Lockheed Martin, Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS)

Run Time: approx. 1 hour

Recorded: August 7, 2018

"5 Best Practices for Effective Property Disposition" will highlight five major elements to the property disposition process, specifically for government owned property located at Defense contractors. 1) Understanding the Process - This topic will outline the property disposition process in accordance with FAR 52.245-1(j) and other applicable regulation. 2) PCARSS and other Software Systems - This topic will discuss the PCARSS software as well as additional software systems that can aid in the property disposition process. 3) Information is Key! - The types of information necessary for the effective and efficient disposition of property will be discussed. 4) The Ever Changing World of Demil - This topic will provide a current look at the demil manual and processes, and how that relates to property disposition. 5) Communication - Collaboration between the Government and the contractor is absolutely crucial to the process of property disposition. This topic will discuss the best ways to maximize communication during the disposition process.

Presenter:

Karen Yamnitz

Plant Clearance Officer

DCMA

Run Time: approx. 50 minutes

Recorded: August 6, 2018

Asset Management's Critical Role in Your Organization's Emergency Preparedness Strategy

Emergencies occur when you least expect it. Whether caused by nature, widespread illness, or human acts of violence, having a well thought out organizational emergency preparedness strategy that INCLUDES ASSET MANAGEMENT is critical. Careful planning can ensure the safety of your organization’s employees, continuity of operations within your business, and minimize the financial implications that are likely to affect your bottom line.

Presenter:

Jessica Dzara

Senior Manager

Sunflower Systems

Jeff Polyak

Chief Operating Officer

Sunflower Systems

Run Time: approx. 1 hour

Recorded: August 8, 2018

Implementing an asset management system involves a big change in an organization, therefore requires careful planning and execution. This panel discussion will start by outlining the best practices and key success factors we have learned in our experience working with customers, including:

1. Identify the key stakeholders in an organization to support the change

2. What to consider when developing a project plan

3. How to prepare yourself during the implementation

4. Post implementation procedures

Presenter:

Jackie Luo

Vice President

AssetWorks LLC

Run Time: approx. 55 minutes

Recorded: August 6, 2018

Capital Infrastructure Management - How to Ensure Successful Contract Execution

This session will discuss and explore how the proper management and maintenance of their capital infrastructures will help ensure the successful completion of contracts, keep employees motivated, build customer confidence, and ensure maximum profitability. Too many times, departments operate in vacuums and fail to fully understand the impact their work has on other groups or functions in the enterprise. This session will help identify gaps and overlaps to ensure maximum operational success.

Presenter:

William M. Love

Asset/Property Analyst, Author, Instructor

Harris Corporation

Run Time: approx. 55 minutes

Recorded: August 7, 2018 

DCMA Property: Stronger, Better, Faster

DCMA Property is currently undergoing a number of changes that will affect the way we conduct business on a daily basis. These changes include the Property Group reorganization to align strategically with the DCMA Regions, increasing consistency across the Property Group in regards to risk-based scheduling and performance of PMSAs, and deployment of DCMA Property Group resources to provide efficient and effective oversight of contractor Property Management Systems.

Presenter:

Andrew C. Obermeyer

Director, Business Operations Center

DCMA

Run Time: approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes

Recorded: August 7, 2018

SFFAS 50 has provided temporarily relief for Department of Defense agencies in the realm of property management. This workshop will discuss the impact of deemed cost on an agency’s audit readiness.

Presenter:

Bart Pressel

Ernst and Young, LLP (EY)

Run Time: approx. 42 minutes

Recorded: August 7, 2018

Excel Tips and Tricks, including filters, basic formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.

Presenter:

Dan Vallette, CPPA

Capital and Company-Owened Property Lead

Harris Corporation

Alan Hardeo, CPPS

Asset/Property Analyst

Harris Corporation

Run Time: approx. 60 minutes

Recorded: August 7, 2018

Being audit-ready in today’s environment requires an understanding of the whole picture. With Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) bearing down in 2018, all property managers require this knowledge.This session will address the importance of the DoD’s goal to be audit ready and what your organization needs to do to prepare.

Presenters:

Peter Collins

Founder and CEO

A2B Tracking

Pat Jacklets, CPPM, CF

Property Management Consultant

A2B Tracking

Run Time: approx. 1 hour and 5 minutes

Recorded: August 7, 2018

A thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a required element of many Government Property Corrective Action Requests (CARs). However, contractors often fail to properly identify the true root causes of property issues, leading to delayed CAR resolution or recurrence of issues. This session will introduce participants to RCA techniques that can be practically applied for successful resolution of CARs in their own workplaces.

Presenter:

Brandon Kriner, CPPM, CF

Sunflower Systems

Run Time: approx. 42 minutes

Recorded: August 8, 2018

Physical Inventory 101: Best Practices, Data, and Using Metrics to Get Management Support

Attend this session to learn the how’s, what’s and why’s why physical inventories are necessary in the asset management world. Topics to include the drivers, challenges, types and outcome management for inventories. This session will cover asset management system requirements and will have a primary focus on metrics and data surrounding assets and how to use that data during the inventory and at any other time to validate a consistent focus on asset management.

Presenters:

Danielle Lyons

Area Lead

Sunflower Systems

Andy Thwaites

Run Time: approx. 1 hour

Recorded: August 7, 2018

In the Federal Government, vehicles are an important part of Personal Property. Vehicle fleet management presents numerous challenges that differ from other types of property. This session will provide insights about the similarities and differences between vehicle management and property management. The emergence of electric vehicles will impact property and facility managers because of the requirement for charging infrastructure.

Presenters:

Dr. Adlore Chaudier, CFFM

Associate Vice President

Mercury Associates

William "Willie" Gookin, CFFM

Associate Vice President

Mercury Associates

Run Time: approx. 1 hour

Recorded: August 7, 2018

As part of your property management system, you must have written procedures, and it is beneficial to have a way to show their application and compliance (a "matrix of metrics"). Walk through of plan, development, test, and use.

Presenter:

Scott W. Petersen, CPPM

Government Property Compliance Specialist

Raytheon Company

Run Time: approx. 45 minutes

Recorded: August 6, 2018

The session will illustrate physical inventory practices, with an emphasis on FAR requirements.

Presenters:

Tom Ruckdaschel, CPPM, CF - Inner Kai, LLC
Dr. Douglas Goetz, CPPM, CF - GP Consultants LLC

Run Time: approx. 60 minutes

Recorded: August 20, 2019

A discussion with audit readiness and audit personnel from various Department of Defense (DoD) audits will provide their insight on how to prepare for audits. Topics will include an overview of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)) Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, setting up an audit response and readiness infrastructure, and communication with the auditors.

Presenters:

Dana Dagliolo, CPA - EY
Tiffany Hoang - EY

Run Time: approx. 60 minutes

Recorded: August 21, 2019

Discussion around fabricated capital equipment that is designed to push the boundaries of science and is continually modified to achieve this goal. A group of universities are seeking input around charging F&A, WIP process, sponsor interest, accounting, is it a good or bad idea.

Presenters:

Patricia Dodson - University of Colorado Boulder
Greg Roers - University of Colorado Boulder

Run Time: approx. 53 minutes

Recorded: August 19, 2019

If you talk to an emergency room doctor, you will find out there are enumerable ways to break a bone. We have seen many ways government contractor’s property systems have been found deficient and resulted in corrective action requests. This interactive discussion (participants are encouraged to leave shyness at the door) will meander through many emergencies asset managers have found themselves in, what the easily identifiable symptoms are, and dig deep to uncover the true ailment that needs to be addressed. We will also reveal some strategies that can be employed to encourage your team members to help reverse the negative momentum, moving toward a happy and healthy asset inventory.

Presenters:

Richard Wilson - AssetWorks

Run Time: approx. 40 minutes

Recorded: August 20, 2019

From coast-to-coast, institutions of higher education are engaging in creative ways to divert waste from landfills while generating revenue for their colleges and universities. With the increasing pressure for Institutions to keep tuition rates more stable, this stream of revenue is both meaningful and important.

In this presentation, we will look at several ways colleges and universities, large and small, are leveraging surplus property to attack the triple bottom line and contribute positively to social, environmental, and financial goals. We’ll also outline a process for getting started with and growing a surplus property program at your University.

Presenters:

Dean Hebert - AssetWorks LLC

Run Time: approx. 40 minutes

Recorded: August 20, 2019

Inventory Control and Utilization are two peas in a pod when it comes to managing property. Lacking in either function can result in excess inventory, added cost to the business and even property loss. This course will discuss the importance of both, how they are related and what you can do to drive success in managing your property system.

Presenters:

Kimberly Saeger, CPPM - Raytheon Missile Systems

Run Time: approx. 36 minutes

Recorded: August 20, 2019

Understanding the cost and pricing implications of Government property is vital to successful proposals and profitable Government contracts and subcontracts. This workshop covers pricing issues related to both Contractor Acquired Property and Government Furnished Property. Property cost issues related to business system compliance also will be addressed.

There can be pricing pitfalls when dealing with Government property and the allowability of certain costs. Costs for insurance, profit on acquiring equipment, disposition of certain types of property all present opportunities and perils for proper costing and pricing of contracts. Property cost issues can arise as major factors in business system compliance.

Presenters:

Dr. Rita Wells, CPCM, CF - Kepler Research
Dr. Douglas Goetz, CPPM, CF, MIAM - GP Consultants LLC

Run Time: approx. 60 minutes

Recorded: August 19, 2019

Conducting an inventory can be a challenging and time consuming process. We know because you told us! In this session we’ll not only review the results of a detailed survey of government property professionals, but we’ll take a deeper dive into current inventory trends and best practices. We’ll discuss several approaches to conducting inventory including wall-to-wall, inventory by exception, and inventory by random sample. We will also touch on various ways technology can help streamline these inventory processes. Learn how barcode, RFID, and IUID technology can work together to improve the inventory process and how mobile inventory systems can work within your existing asset management process to improve your inventory experience.

Presenters:

Sean Pugatch - AssetWorks LLC

Run Time: approx. 40 minutes

Recorded: August 21, 2019

Are you looking in all the right places for Property requirements in your contract? The ability to effectively review your contract will allow you to efficiently manage your property throughout the life cycle of your contract (and eliminate surprises)!

Presenters:

Amanda Jensen, CPPM - Raytheon Missile Systems

Run Time: approx. 50 minutes

Recorded: August 21, 2019

Presenter:  Rosanne (Beth) Green, CPPM, CF

Run Time:  Approx. 1 hr. 10 minutes

Recorded:  April 17, 2019

For the novice in the career field -- or the expert with lots of experience -- this webinar should provide a greater understanding of the relationships to and with this one aspect of GP.

The webinar is presented by Dr. Douglas Goetz, CPPM, CF.

The webinar is presented by Tom Ruckdaschel, CPPM, CF.

Presenters:
Peter Collins - A2B Tracking and Alex Mikhelson - Baker Tilly

Run Time: Approx. 60 minutes

Recorded: April 27, 2023

This ticket is for Guests only. This function is included in the registration fee for registered attendees of the NES. 

Please list the name of your guest in the comments section of the invoice. 

Thursday, August 3

6:00-9:30 PM

One guest ticket to the 2023 National Education Seminar closing dinner. This ticket is for guests only. This function is included in the registration fee for registered attendees of the NES.

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS TICKET FOR YOURSELF IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE NES.

Please list your guest's name in the box when prompted on the next screen.

Includes: 

• Transportation to and from event
  
• Dinner
• Cash bar

This ticket is for Guests only. This function is included in the registration fee for registered attendees of the NES.

Please list the name of your guest in the comments section of the invoice.