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 Performance | CPPB Exam Prep Course |
| Member | $231.75 + HST | $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 - Competitive Bidding (Virtual)
April 29 + 30, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes April 22, 2025
DESCRIPTION
This session gives a detailed examination of the t...
Principles - Cooperative Procurement (Virtual)
May 3 & 4, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Friday, April 25, 2025
DESCRIPTION
This course gives an overview of the cooperative ...
Principles - Risk Management (Virtual)
May 7 + 8, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Wednesday, April 30, 2025
DESCRIPTION
This course examines the various issues with managi...
Public Procurement Specialties Courses
Supplier Performance (Virtual)
May 31, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Friday, May 23, 2025
DESCRIPTION
Contractor/Supplier/Consultant (Suppl...
RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)
June 28 - 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Friday, June 20, 2025
DESCRIPTION
In this course, participants...
NIGP
Buyers Meeting
People Leaders Meeting
Friday, May 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Event
Registration closes May 29, 2025.
Join us for a unique and inclusive gathering of procurement peer...
Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)
Monday, June 23, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Event
Registration closes on June 20, 2025, 12:00 PM ET.
Join us quarterly for an inclusive gathering of proc...
People Leaders Meeting
Friday, November 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Event
Registration closes: Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Join us for a unique and i...
OPBA Ignite
How Procurement Divisions in Government Can Invoke Change in Buying Behaviors
May 21, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Virtual Event
Registration closes on May 19, 2025
We will explore how government procurement divisions can p...
Annual Events
OPBA Annual General Meeting 2025
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Virtual Event
Registration closes: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Eligible for 1:00 contact hour
FREE to OPBA members
Top...
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...
6th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Event (October 29, 2025)
Join us at OPBA’s 6th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow!
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 9:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Coffee with Counsel: Understanding and Navigating the Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
May 1, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Virtual Event
Note: Participating in this event satisfies the Principles Exam eligibility criterion for one (1) of the two (2) addi...