OPBA’s CPPB Prep Course is Open for Registration!

 Registration closes April 2, 2025

 As a recognized training partner of the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) has developed this two-day 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 the CPPB exam. The course will help learners understand their strengths and the areas that require additional focus. If you are unsure if you are eligible to write the CPPB exam, please contact UPPCC.

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OPBA Events + Courses 

Explore our exciting lineup of events and educational courses, including the Principles of Effective Public Procurement Certificate Program, designed to bring together industry professionals, foster collaboration, and provide valuable insights into public procurement and beyond. Stay informed, grow your network, and discover new opportunities. See course pricing below:

Registration Fee

Principles* Courses

RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for
Public Procurement Professionals
Supplier PerformanceCPPB Exam Prep Course
Member

$231.75 + HST
$261.88 total

 $309.00 + HST
$349.17 total
$175.10 + HST
$197.86 total
 $425.00 + HST
 $480.25 total
Non-Member  $283.25 + HST
$320.07 total
$360.50 + HST
$407.37 total
$231.75 + HST
 $261.88 total
$525.00 + HST
$593.25 total


*Principles courses include: Introduction to Public Procurement, Procurement and the Law, Risk Management, Competitive Bidding, Advanced Competitive Bidding, Co-operative Procurement, Introduction to Procurement for Construction, Advanced Procurement for Construction, Principles Exam Prep Course

Principles Certificate Courses

Principles - Introduction to Construction (Virtual)

March 19 - 20, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning Registration closes Wednesday, March 12, 2025  DESCRIPTION The Introduction to Construction is an elective of t...

Principles - Risk Management (Virtual)

March 19 - 20, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Wednesday, March 12, 2025  DESCRIPTION This course examines the various iss...

Principles - Procurement and the Law (Virtual)

March 26 - 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 

DESCRIPTION In this course the mysteries of t...

Public Procurement Specialties Courses

RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)

March 12 - 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Wednesday, March 5, 2025  DESCRIPTION In this course, participants will un...

Supplier Performance (Virtual)

March 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Thursday, March 6, 2025
  DESCRIPTION

Contractor/Supplier/Consultant (...

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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Annual Events

OPBA 67th Annual Conference

Save the date!
Conference: September 17 - 19, 2025 | Pre-Conference Sessions: September 16, 2025
Where: Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Conference Centre Don’t miss this oppor...

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