12:00 AM - 11:45 PM Eastern
November 1 - 7, 2025
Virtual
OPBA online platform
Registration closes Friday, October 24, 2025
Welcome to OPBA's Principles of Effective Public Procurement Certificate exam registration page. If you have not done so already, click the link below to complete the Principles exam application, and wait to receive confirmation you are eligible to write the exam. It is important to note you will not be permitted to write the exam without applying first.
Principles of Effective Public Purchasing Exam Application
Once your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive an email notifying you of next steps to get access to the exam writing platform and all pertinent details. The exam will be available to you to write at anytime between: November 1st at 12:01am EST to November 7th at 11:59pm EST. If you have any questions, contact us at members@opba.ca
OPBA is now offering a Principles Certificate Exam prep course, please click here to find more information and to register.
For any cancellations, adjustments, or requests to join this exam session after the deadline, there will be an admin fee of $25.
Registration Fees:
| Title | Fee | Valid Dates | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Attempt Fee Exam 2025 | $120.00 | Available until Oct. 24, 2025 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Second Attempt Exam Fee 2025 | $99.00 | Available until Oct 24, 2025 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
Please refer to our payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.
| 11/1/2025 - 11/7/2025 |    |