9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom - course link will be circulated after the registration deadline
Registration ends on 9/10/2026
There are currently 20 spots remaining out of 22
September 17 + 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Virtual Learning
Registration closes September 10, 2026
DESCRIPTION
The Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) is ideal for public procurement professionals in leadership roles seeking to validate their experience, enhance career opportunities, and demonstrate commitment to ethical and effective procurement practices. Upon meeting the eligibility criteria, learners must also complete the CPPO exam as the final step in earning their CPPO certification.
Please note, any queries around exam eligibility can only be answered by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) as they manage the CPPO certification.
Preparation is important and the CPPO BoK-C (Body of Knowledge and Competencies) is your best resource. The CPPO 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 CPPO.
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 CPPO 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, September 17 at 9am - 5pm EDT
and
Friday, September 18 at 9am - 5pm EDT
The Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed after the registration deadline of September 10.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Describe the structure and setup of the CPPO exam, including question types and scoring methods.
- Evaluate personal strengths and areas for improvement through assessment exercises.
- Identify common pitfalls and develop strategies for maximizing test performance.
- Analyze test questions by applying public procurement principles and best practices.
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
This course is to prepare for the exam that completes the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) 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 September 10, 2026. 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 cancellations 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 incl. HST | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
| Members | $494.66 | Members Only | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 00 |
| Non Members | $611.05 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 00 |
Registration closes September 10, 2026