9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Sep 12 - 13, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Online via Zoom
Registration closes Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
This course is the pre-requisite for the Principles of Effective Public Purchasing certificate program, giving an introduction to policy and procedures, authority and agency, the public purchasing cycle and other aspects of the function of purchasing. Candidates will be given an overview of legal considerations purchasing staff need to know when developing and handling bid documents, deciding the best procurement option (tender and RFP processes), as well as discuss centralized versus decentralized procurement systems.
Instructor: Scott Agnello, CPPO, CPPB
DATE AND TIME
This six (6) hour Zoom Virtual Learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:
Tuesday, September 12th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
AND
Wednesday, September 13th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Students must attend both sessions to receive course credit.
The Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed before the first session.
PRE-WORK
Students will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete approximately 10 days before the first session.
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.
OPBA Principles Program seminars are designed for student participation. 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.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Attendance Credit: Six (6) contact hours. Students must attend both sessions to receive course credit.
Program Textbook: The Principles of Effective Public Purchasing 2014 Edition textbook augments the course content and is the only study guide for the final exam, but is not required for in-class learning. Students who are currently registered in an OPBA seminar qualify to purchase the textbook at a discounted rate from the OPBA Store.
Program Enrolment: If you plan to apply this seminar toward the Principles of Effective Public Purchasing certificate program, you must enrol in the program within nine (9) months of completing this seminar.
REGISTRATION
Space is limited: Register early to avoid disappointment.
Cancellations: In writing only, up to ten (10) business days before the event, after which we regret that we cannot refund your registration fee.
Registration Fees:
| Title | Fee | Valid Dates | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Learning Member Rate | $254.25 | Available until Wed, Sep 13, 2023 | Members Only | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 6.0000 |
| Virtual Learning - Non Member | $310.75 | Available until Wed, Sep 13, 2023 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 6.0000 |
Please refer to our payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.
This meeting has reached capacity. You may register for this meeting and your name will be added to the wait list. You will be notified if space becomes available and payments (if any) will be due at that time.
Registration closes Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM