OPBA’s Education and Learning Department is Now PPLL
We’re excited to announce that OPBA’s education and learning department is now called the Public Procurement Learning Lab, or PPLL for short. This includes all of our Principles courses, Pro-D webinars and other learning resources.
What You Can Expect:
- Seamless Transition: The transition to PPLL will be smooth, and the new website will be integrated with our main OPBA site. You’ll continue to use the OPBA member portal, and all processes, including registration for courses and events, will remain familiar.
- One-Stop Destination: PPLL will provide easy access to all OPBA’s learning content in one place, making it easier than ever to find and register for courses, webinars, and events.
Why PPLL?
PPLL is designed to offer a modern, user-friendly platform that supports your growth as a public procurement professional. With all of OPBA's learning resources available under one roof, PPLL will help streamline your educational experience.
Stay tuned for the official launch of PPLL on September 1! More details and the new site will be available soon.
Explore Professional Development at PPLL
The Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL) is OPBA's new national learning hub. Starting September 1, all of OPBA’s courses, webinars, and Pro-D sessions will be hosted on PPLL, providing a centralized platform for your professional development needs.
Do you need contact hours to support your certification or recertification? We’ve got what you need!
Our programs include:
- Principles for Effective Public Procurement Program, which provides a solid foundation of entry-level training for public sector procurement. In the Program, learners participate in interactive courses, complete one of three electives, and prove their understanding by passing a final written exam.
- OPBA Ignite – We feature dynamic presentations and discussions on key topics relevant to today’s procurement landscape, with expert speakers and thought leaders sharing valuable insights.
- OPBA Talks – Whether we have a guest speaker or a lively discussion among peers and colleagues, OPBA Talks focuses on topics that are important to public procurement professionals today.
- Coffee with Counsel – We bring in legal experts to discuss issues on your mind. Send in your questions ahead, engage in dialogue during the session, or just listen in; this hour is of priceless value.
- Spring and Fall Workshops – Members are invited to take a deeper dive into procurement trends and issues with expert speakers. Topics have included Taking a Risk-based Approach to Insurance, Construction and Cyber Security Insurance, IT Procurement, and Integrated Procurement Projects (IPD). These 2-hour workshops are free to OPBA, bringing true value to your membership investment.
- Access to NIGP courses and workshops – As a chapter of NIGP, we are pleased to offer NIGP competency-based and accredited courses to help you earn your designation.
Throughout the year, we host additional workshops and information sessions of interest to our members, such as circular innovation and social procurement. Check the website regularly.
NIGP-CPP certification
The NIGP Certification Commission’s Authorized Education Provider Program takes the guesswork out of recertification by providing reasonable assurances to NIGP-CPP certificants that their educational activities should result in Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) for recertification if the activity aligns with the Public Procurement Competency Framework.
The Ontario Public Buyers Association is an Authorized Education Provider (AEP).
