Sep 11 - 12, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor: Lynda Allair, NIGP-CPP, CPPO
Click the link below to register on NIGP's website.
In an effort to prepare candidates for the computer-based CPPB exam containing 175 questions, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the UPPCC Body of Knowledge (BoK-C). Considered as a tool to help the student in assessing their own strengths and weaknesses, as they relate to the subject matter, this course is only a part of the candidates overall study plan for preparation. Participation in this class does not guarantee success on the examination.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the content of the six domains in the body of knowledge as it relates to the CPPB Examination.
Describe the testing environment for the certification exams.
Explain various methods of study that will help prepare for the exam.
Intended Audience
This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:
Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.
Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.
Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function.
Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.
Completion Requirements
Attendance at all sessions of the entire course is required and will be monitored.
Active participation in all self assessments is required
NIGP will not issue partial Contact Hours.
An evaluation form must be completed and returned to NIGP prior to the completion of the course
CEUs are not awarded for attendance.
Competency Alignment
The CPPB course does not follow NIGP Pathways Competency framework.
Registration
Registration: $315 USD - a 20% discount off the regular NIGP fee. Prices valid until August 31, 2024.
Sep 11 - 12, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor: Lynda Allair, NIGP-CPP, CPPO
Click the link below to register on NIGP's website.
In an effort to prepare candidates for the computer-based CPPB exam containing 175 questions, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the UPPCC Body of Knowledge (BoK-C). Considered as a tool to help the student in assessing their own strengths and weaknesses, as they relate to the subject matter, this course is only a part of the candidates overall study plan for preparation. Participation in this class does not guarantee success on the examination.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the content of the six domains in the body of knowledge as it relates to the CPPB Examination.
Describe the testing environment for the certification exams.
Explain various methods of study that will help prepare for the exam.
Intended Audience
This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:
Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.
Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.
Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function.
Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.
Completion Requirements
Attendance at all sessions of the entire course is required and will be monitored.
Active participation in all self assessments is required
NIGP will not issue partial Contact Hours.
An evaluation form must be completed and returned to NIGP prior to the completion of the course
CEUs are not awarded for attendance.
Competency Alignment
The CPPB course does not follow NIGP Pathways Competency framework.
Registration
Registration: $315 USD - a 20% discount off the regular fee. Prices valid until August 31, 2024.
Registration closesFriday, August 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
DESCRIPTION
In this course, participants will uncover the secrets behind crafting successful Request for Proposals. The content is presented in an easily digestible format, providing an overview of RFP-related issues and responsibilities. Participants will have an in-depth look at all elements of the RFP process, including policies and procedures, RFP templates, methodology, communications with Proponents, compliance, price proposals, contract assembly, and more. By the end of the training, participants will understand all facets of the RFP process, including how to provide relevant information during debriefings.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Define the term Request for Proposal
Describe the Elements of the RFP process
Describe the RFP template, including the different types of RFP’s
Describe the RFP structure
Understand evaluation criteria and its purpose
Understand the negotiation process and strategy
Understand criteria and its purpose
Understand the purpose and role of the evaluation committee
Execute the RFP process
Understanding and conducting debriefs
Instructor: Sarah Denomy, CPPB
DATE AND TIME
This six (6) hour Zoom Virtual Learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:
Wednesday, September 11th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AND
Thursday, September 12th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Learners must attend both sessions to receive course credit.
The Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed before the first session.
ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT
Learners are advised that they must attend both sessions in full to receive course credit. A learner that arrives late to a course or has been found to be away or inactive for a duration of the session may not receive their credit. The decision to not grant credit shall be at the discretion of the the facilitator to the session and the Director of Professional Development. As this course is not part of the Principles Program, it can count as two (2) of the additional meetings/courses/workshops required if you are enrolled in the Principles Certificate Program and intend to write the exam. To qualify, participants must attend and participate in the full six (6) hours.
PRE-WORK
Learners will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete two weeks before the first session.
September 21 - 22, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closesFriday, September 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
DESCRIPTION
In this course, participants will uncover the secrets behind crafting successful Request for Proposals. The content is presented in an easily digestible format, providing an overview of RFP-related issues and responsibilities. Participants will have an in-depth look at all elements of the RFP process, including policies and procedures, RFP templates, methodology, communications with Proponents, compliance, price proposals, contract assembly, and more. By the end of the training, participants will understand all facets of the RFP process, including how to provide relevant information during debriefings.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Define the term Request for Proposal
Describe the Elements of the RFP process
Describe the RFP template, including the different types of RFP’s
Describe the RFP structure
Understand evaluation criteria and its purpose
Understand the negotiation process and strategy
Understand criteria and its purpose
Understand the purpose and role of the evaluation committee
This six (6) hour Zoom Virtual Learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:
Saturday, September 21st, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
AND
Sunday, September 22nd, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learners must attend both sessions to receive course credit.
The Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed before the first session.
ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT
Learners are advised that they must attend both sessions in full to receive course credit. A learner that arrives late to a course or has been found to be away or inactive for a duration of the session may not receive their credit. The decision to not grant credit shall be at the discretion of the the facilitator to the session and the Director of Professional Development. As this course is not part of the Principles Program, it can count as two (2) of the additional meetings/courses/workshops required if you are enrolled in the Principles Certificate Program and intend to write the exam. To qualify, participants must attend and participate in the full six (6) hours.
PRE-WORK
Learners will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete two weeks before the first session.
Coffee with Counsel with Ashley Bridgeman, Solicitor, Durham Region more info...
Coming Soon...
Coffee with Counsel: Recent Developments in Procurement Law, including the Updates to Ontario’s BPS Procurement Directive
Thu, Mar 21, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Virtual Event
Registration closes: Tues, Mar 19, 2024 at 4:00 pm
OPBA is pleased to welcome Matthew Alter, Chair of the Construction Law Group and a Senior Partner at Cassels Brock, for our first Coffee with Counsel session in 2024. Matthew’s practice focuses on representing public and private owners and developers, general contractors, and other construction industry participants in all aspects of construction and procurement. He advises clients on project delivery methods and procurement processes and drafts and negotiates various agreements for construction and infrastructure projects and related acquisitions. Matthew has been twice recognized by his peers as “Lawyer of the Year – Toronto” for Public Procurement.
This session will be moderated by OPBA’s Past Board Chair, Tina Iacoe,
Do you have questions for Matthew? Send your them to rozalyn@opba.ca by 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 19.
A Zoom meeting link will be sent March 20, 2024.
Be advised that none of the responses should be taken as legal advice and that attendees must satisfy themselves with any information taken away from the session.
Registration Fees:
Title
Fee
Valid Dates
Member Status
Points
CEUs
Hours
Members
$10.00 + HST
Available until Tues, Dec 5, 2023
Members Only
0.0000
0.0000
1.0000
Non Members
$20.00 + HST
Available until Tues, Dec 5, 2023
All Registrants
0.0000
0.0000
1.0000
Please contact us for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.
