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 – 2:00 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
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 ...
Principles - Advanced Procurement for Construction (Virtual - Zoom)
September 23 - 24, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tuesday, September 16, 2025
DESCRIPTION
This course is ...
NIGP
Buyers Meeting
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
OPBA Ignite: Bid-Rigging Awareness Session
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 - 11:30 AM ET
Format: Interactive Zoom meeting
Registration closes on September 28, 2025 at 12 PM
The Competition Bureau’s Bid-rig...
Annual Events
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