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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.
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Courses and Events
Principles Certificate Courses
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.
You will receive details on how to a...
Principles - Introduction to Construction (Virtual)
Dec 10Â - 11, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tues, Nov 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM
Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual)
January 15 - 16, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Thursday, January 02, 2025 at 5:00 PMÂ
DESCRIPTION
This course is the pre...
New Courses
RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
March 12Â - 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
DESCRIPTION
In this course, participan...
RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
May 28Â - 29, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
June 28Â - 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
NIGP
NIGP Courses
To find a list of courses and to register please click the "Register" button below.Â
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Upcoming Events
Procurement Specialists & People Leaders Meetings
People Leaders Meeting
Friday, January 24, 2025
10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Event
Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)
Mon, Jan 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event
Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event
R...
Annual Events
OPBA 67th Annual Conference
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Conference:Â September 17 - 19, 2025 | Pre-Conference ...