NPMA CertificationProgram

Panel

Presentation by:Rosanne (Beth) Green, CPPM, CF

Tara Miller, VP of Eastern RegionCathy Seltzer, VP of Professional

Development

Benefits

Professional StatureCareerBenefits

Expanded knowledgeNational professional recognition

Extensive peer-level communication

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ValueEmployer’s have confidence in hiring Property Professionals

Certification sets a standard of excellence

Each level of Certification brings an industry based knowledge

Different environments are available

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ProcessEligibility

CPPS CPPA CPPM

Testing

Applying

Preparation

Achieving Certifications

Continuance/Renewal, Emeritus2014 Presentation by Beth Green

Continuance

NPMA Certification Program has three levels

All Levels ExpireEvery 5 years

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Eligibility

Certified Professional Property Specialist

(CPPS)

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Eligibility

Certified Professional Property Administrator

(CPPA) (CPPS is prerequisite)

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Eligibility

Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM)

(CPPA is a Prerequisite)

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Functional Areas Requirements Planning

AcquisitionControl: Ownership, Responsibility, &

AccountabilityMovement and Transfers

Property AccountingIdentification

UtilizationReceiving

MaintenanceStorage, Warehousing, & Inventory

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Functional AreasEnvironmental Considerations

ConsumptionPhysical InventoryRisk Management

Contracts and Agreements Screening and Excessing

Disposition and RetirementRecords

ValuationReporting

AuditsClosure

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Work Experience SummaryCandidates for the CPPA or CPPM

designations Must document your work experience by submitting a Work Experience Summary  

There is a fill-in form to complete your Work Experience Summary  

DescriptionForm includes:Job Title Company or Agency Time of EmploymentA brief synopsis of your experience and

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Work Experience SummaryExamples of Work Experience Summaries (for

one functional area) Each function must have the minimum number of years each:CPPA

Property Management Specialistany Company/University/Govt. Agency

2010 – 2014

Inventory: Developed procedures and designed system for the barcode inventory of government, grant, and university-owned property. Conducted annual inventories, reconciled counts, posted records, and reported results to Government Property Administrator

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Work Experience SummaryExamples of Work Experience Summaries (for one

functional area) Each function must have the minimum number of years each:

CPPM Supervisor, Property Management

any Company/University/Govt. Agency2000 – 2013

Utilization: Developed utilization plan for government, grant, and university-owned property. Ensured that property was utilized for its intended purpose by contract. Developed and implemented a reutilization plan, distributing information university wide on excess property by department

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CPPS, CPPA, and CPPM Renewal INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE CPPS, CPPA and CPPM credentials

are valid for five (5) yearsMust participate in the required

professional activitiesMust revalidate your certification Must submit a Certification

Continuance ApplicationCPPAs and CPPMs MAY be notified

via email when the certification renewal is due

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CPPS, CPPA, and CPPM Renewal Required professional activities:

Have no more than a (30 days) lapse in certification

Complete a Certification Continuance Application

Actively participate in a Property ManagementTraining program or seminar as a speaker or

plannerAttend two (2) NPMA seminars at the Chapter,

Regional, and/or National levels or other conferences

Obtain fifteen (15) credits or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from a university, college, government, industry, or professional organization

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CPPS, CPPA, and CPPM Renewal Actively participate in a Property

Management (continued)Author and have published at least one (1)

paper, thesis, or article on Property Management. Participate in community- or state-oriented Property Management activities.

Attend at least four (4) Chapter meetings per year.

Serve as a Chapter, Regional, or National Officer Serve as a committee member at the Chapter,

Regional, or National level Serve as an exam writer, reviewer and/or test

grader for the NPMA Certification ProgramBe involved in Property Management activities

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What if???

Did not participated in the required professional activities  One-year lapse in membership

Did not participate Retest is Required

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CERTIFICATION EMERITUS (LIFETIME)

Who is eligible to apply for the Emeritus (Lifetime) Certificate?Certificants may submit this application and required documentation if they have maintained continuous certification for at least five (5) years immediately prior to applying for a Certification Emeritus

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CERTIFICATION EMERITUS (LIFETIME)

INPMA members who have retired from active employment in property managementHave achieved the CPPS, CPPA and/or

CPPM Certificate(s) Be an NPMA member in good standing

(your membership dues must be paid)No lapse in membership.Complete a Certification Continuance

ApplicationHave at least three of the of the same

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Information

http://npma.org/

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CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have more questions please contact me at:

bethivangreen@cfl.rr.com

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