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NIGP Educational Offerings and Resources Survey, Spring 2025
Content Alignment
We would like your thoughts on how well NIGP's educational offerings address your professional development needs.
1.
Have you participated in any NIGP educational offerings (courses, webinars, conferences, publications) in the past year?
Yes
No
2.
If No, what prevented you from participating?
Select All That Apply
.
Scheduling conflicts
Cost is too high for my budget
Lack of relevant topics
Lack of time
Prefer a different learning format (e.g., in-person, virtual)
Not aware of the available offerings
Other (please specify)
3.
To what extent do NIGP’s educational offerings support your professional development goals?
They fully meet support my goals
They somewhat support my goals
They do not support my goals
4.
If "Somewhat" or "Do Not," what's missing?
Select All That Apply.
More beginner-level courses
More advanced-level courses
More specialized topics (e.g., construction, AI, technology)
More real-world, applied learning opportunities
More flexible scheduling
More delivery format options (in-person, virtual, hybrid)
Other (please specify)
5.
How aware are you of NIGP’s current educational offerings such as courses, webinars, leadership programs, and publications?
Fully aware of the breadth of offerings
Somewhat aware
Not aware
6.
How do you prefer to learn about NIGP's offerings?
Select All That Apply.
Email newsletters
Direct emails
AI Recommendations (personalized based on past engagement)
Supervisor recommendations
Social media
Nsite community
Word of mouth
Other (please specify)
7.
Does the current delivery mix (in-person, virtual, on-demand, publications) meet your needs?
Yes, the current mix works well
Somewhat, but could be improved
No, the mix does not meet my needs
8.
If "Somewhat" or "No," what would you like to see more of?
Select All That Apply.
Live events
Webinars
On-demand/self-paced courses
In-person classroom-based training
Virtual instructor-led training
Publications
Other (please specify)
9.
Is NIGP your primary educational provider?
Yes
No
10.
If "No," where else do you receive procurement-related training?
11.
Are NIGP’s offerings financially accessible based on your available professional development budget??
Yes
Somewhat, but cost is a barrier
No
12.
If you responded "Somewhat" or "No," what constraints do you face?
Select All That Apply.
Limited Professional Development funds
Prefer free or lower-cost options
Pricing for courses or events exceeds our available budget
Other (please specify)
13.
What is your approximate annual professional development budget per person?
No funding available
Below $100
$101 - $300
$301 - $500
$501 - $1,000
$1,001 - $2,000
Other (please specify)
14.
Have you been able to apply what you’ve learned from NIGP offerings to your job?
Yes
Somewhat
No
I have not participated in any offerings
15.
If "Yes" or "Somewhat," please briefly describe how you’ve applied your learning:
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