9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
April 10 + 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes April 2, 2025
DESCRIPTION
The Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) is a recognized certification designed for procurement professionals performing essential functions within the procurement cycle. Upon meeting the eligibility criteria, learners must also complete the CPPB exam as the final step in earning their CPPB certification. Please note, any queries around exam eligibility can only be answered by the UPPCC. Preparation is important and the CPPB BoK-C (Body of Knowledge and Competencies) is your best resource. The CPPB BoK-C will guide your preparation efforts as it provides a comprehensive listing of the content that you will find on the exam, as well as the number of questions that will be presented from each of the content domains that comprise the BoK-C for CPPB.
As a recognized training partner of the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) has developed this examination preparation course based on the BoK-C. Led by a qualified instructor, the course will cover the six (6) domain areas which comprise the BoK-C for CPPB exam. The course will help learners understand their strengths and the areas that require additional focus.
This course has been designed to be one of the tools in a learner’s study toolbox, and participation in this class does not guarantee success on the examination.
Instructor: Melissa Mordue, CPPO, CPPB
DATE & TIME
Thursday, April 10 at 9am - 4pm
and
Friday, April 11 at 9am - 4pm
The Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed before the first session.
PRE-WORK
This course does not have any pre-work assignments.
FORMAT
Learn more about the Zoom platform and its system requirements here. Remember to use a wired internet connection (as opposed to wi-fi, if possible) for the best viewing experience. In order to get the most out of the session and ensure two-way discussion, students are encouraged to fully participate by having camera and microphone on during the virtual session, or to actively participate in chat where access to a A/V equipment is not possible. Students are also encouraged to maintain a respectful learning environment by minimizing multi-tasking distractions, and background noise. Please ensure mobile phones and computer notifications are off or muted, and place yourself on mute until you want to, or are called upon, to speak.
UPPCC CERTIFICATION
Attendance Credit: six (6) contact hours. Students must attend both sessions to receive course credit.
This course is to prepare for the exam that completes the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification program offered by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC). As this certification is managed and offered by the UPPCC, any questions related to exam eligibility or program requirements can only be answered by the UPPCC team.
REGISTRATION
Space is limited: this course has a minimum of 10 learners and a maximum of 20. Register early to avoid disappointment. Registration will be open until April 2, 2025. There will be a $25 late fee applied to join this course after the registration deadline. Please email members@opba.ca to request a late registration.
PAYMENT/REFUND INFORMATION
Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds. Cancellation/refund requests must be submitted in writing (by email) only, up to ten (10) business days before the event, after which we regret that we cannot refund your registration fee. Course fees are nontransferable to other courses.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Title | Fee | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
| Members | $425.00 + HST | Members Only | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
| Non Members | $525.00 + HST | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.00 |
Registration closes April 2, 2025
CANADA
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