The Association for public procurement professionals
The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) is a member-driven association representing, connecting, and advocating on behalf of public procurement professionals in Ontario and beyond. Our diverse membership welcomes procurement professionals from local, regional, and provincial governments, school boards, post-secondary institutions, public safety and transit agencies, and other public entities.
The OPBA provides relevant learning opportunities and access to a broad network to help build the knowledge and skills needed, whether you are starting your career, are a seasoned professional, or if procurement is only part of your multi-faceted role.
Our members, who are entrusted with the expenditure of billions of tax dollars on behalf of their agencies, are diligently focused on fairness, transparency, and accountability.
Elevate your value as a public procurement professional by joining OPBA today.
Courses and Events
Principles Certificate Courses
November 2024 Principles Certificate Exam
November 1 - 7, 2024
Virtual
OPBA online platform
Registration closes Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual)
November 5 - 6, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tues, October 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
PILOT: Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual)
November 11 to December 11, 2024
Virtual self-led learning with mandatory live learning session on Friday, November 29 at 9am - 12:30pm.
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New Courses
New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
November 6 - 7, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
November 23 - 24, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Friday, November 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
January 15 - 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
NIGP
NIGP Courses
To find a list of courses and to register please click the "Register" button below.
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Upcoming Events
Buyers Meeting
Buyers Meeting
Mon, January 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event
Buyers Meeting
Mon, April 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event
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