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.
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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 |
*Price is per Principles course: 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 - Procurement and the Law (Virtual - PPLL)
Course Access: September 2 – 30, 2025
Mandatory Live Zoom Session: Monday, September 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Registration Deadline: August 25, 2025
Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual - PPLL)
Course Access: September 2 – 30, 2025
Mandatory Live Zoom Session: Monday, September 29, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Registration Deadline: August 25, 2025
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Principles - Risk Management (Virtual - PPLL)
Course Access: October 1 – 31, 2025
Mandatory Live Zoom Session: Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2025
Public Procurement Specialties Courses
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...
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Exam Preparation 2-Day Course
September 8 + 9, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes September 2, 2025
DESCRIPTION
The Certified Professional Public Buyer ...
NIGP
Buyers Meeting
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
Annual Events
OPBA Annual General Meeting 2025 + Special AI Presentation
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 member...
OPBA 67th Annual Conference
Join Us for the OPBA 67th Annual Conference!
Conference: September 17 - 19, 2025 | Caveat Emptor Cup Golf Tournament and Pre-Conference Sessions: September 16, 2025
W...
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