The Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL) is OPBA’s new national learning hub, launching soon! Starting on September 1, all OPBA courses, webinars, and Pro-D sessions will launch a new PPLL website, offering a streamlined and user-friendly platform for your professional development needs.
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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.
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OPBA’s Education & Learning Hub is Now PPLL
We’re excited to announce that OPBA’s education and learning department will soon be known as the Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL). All of our Principles courses, Pro-D webinars, and other learning resources will soon be housed under PPLL, offering a seamless, one-stop destination for all your professional development needs. The new website will be integrated with our main OPBA site, ensuring a smooth transition for all members.
Stay tuned for the official launch on September 1!
Upcoming Courses
Principles Certificate Courses
Principles - Procurement and the Law (Virtual - PPLL)
Course Access: September 2 – 30, 2025
Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual - PPLL)
Course Access: September 2 – 30, 2025
Principles - Risk Management (Virtual - PPLL)
Course Access: October 1 – 31, 2025
Public Procurement Specialties (PPS) Courses
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Exam Preparation 2-Day Course
September 8 + 9, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Principles - Advanced Procurement for Construction (Virtual - Zoom)
September 23 - 24, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00...
RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual - Zoom)
October 7 + 8, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
NIGP
Upcoming Webinars and Events
OPBA Ignite
Procurement Specialists & People Leaders Meetings
Annual Events
OPBA Ignite: Bid-Rigging Awareness Session
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 - 11:30 AM ET
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OPBA Talks
Coffee with Counsel
People Leaders Meeting
Friday, November 28, 2025
9:00 AM ...
OPBA 67th Annual Conference
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6th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Event (October 29, 2025)
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