6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Location: Public Procurement Learning Lab via Brightspace
Registration ends on 9/24/2026
There are currently 14 spots remaining out of 22
Course Access: October 1 – 31, 2026
Mandatory Live Zoom Session: Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm ET
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2026
Delivery Format: Self-paced online + mandatory live Zoom session
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is delivered through OPBA’s Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL) using the Brightspace learning platform.
If this is your first course with PPLL, you’ll receive an email with login instructions. If you’ve already taken a course through PPLL, you’ll use your existing login credentials to access the platform.
This is a blended learning experience, combining self-directed online learning with a live instructor-led session. You’ll work through readings, quizzes, and assignments at your own pace throughout the month. The deadlines you will need to meet will fall on October 7th, October 14th, October 21st and October 28th.
A mandatory live Zoom session will take place on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm ET. Attendance is required to complete the course and earn your certificate.
Zoom link will be provided within your course.
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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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
- Understand and conduct debriefs
Instructor: Sarah Denomy, CPPB
COURSE LEARNING MATERIALS
You do not need any course materials in advance, everything required to support your learning with this course will be accessed in the learning platform. Important note: to ensure you receive all course communications, please ask your IT department to whitelist the server the Brightspace emails come from, being: IP address: 67.227.157.221
REFUNDS & PAYMENTS
Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds. Course registration fees are non-transferable to other courses.
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SPECIALTY COURSE HOURS
Contact hours: 9
REGISTRATION
Space is limited: Register early to avoid disappointment. 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.
REGISTRATION FEES:
| Title | Fee | Valid Dates | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Learning Member Rate | $359.65 | Until September 24, 2026 | Members Only | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 9 |
| Virtual Learning - Non Member | $419.59 | Until September 24, 2026 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 9 |
REGISTRATION closes September 24, 2026
Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.