The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) offers a range of professional development course offerings. For more information about NIGP's educational programs, contact education@nigp.org, or call Carol D. Hodes, CAE, Director, Education and Professional Development, at 800-367-6447 x253.

Face-to-Face Courses

Adding Value to the Procurement Process

Explains how to maximize the value that procurement brings to an organization. And a little bit more. (1 day)

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Addresses the history, elements, advantages and disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution. (2 days)

CPPB Prep

To prepare candidates for the CPPB exam and help students assess their strengths and weaknesses, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the 2008 UPPCC Body of Knowledge. (2 days)

CPPO Prep

To prepare candidates for the CPPO exam and help students assess their strengths and weaknesses, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the 2008 UPPCC Body of Knowledge. (2 days)

Capital Acquisitions

Capital expenditures represent one-third of the total expense budgets of state and local governments. This course examines how the responsible public procurement agent ensures a long-term, best-value solution. (2 days)

Change Management for Procurement Professionals

Provides an overview of the change process and how it affects the procurement organization, presenting elements of a successful transition, discussing the psychology of change and teaching methods to implement change in organization environments. (2 days)

Contract Administration*

Learn the various methods of contract administration, how to prepare a relevant plan and how to evaluate the success of the contract. The course also identifies important contract terms and conditions that must be enforced during contract administration. (3 days)

Contracting for Construction Services

Examines the many processes and techniques that contribute to successful public works projects. Understanding how construction projects are initially defined and budgeted, the responsibilities of the project manager, major methods of construction and how to select contractors are critical to every capital development program. (2 days)

Contracting for Public Sector Services

Call it privatization, outsourcing, competitive tendering or alternative service delivery, contracting for public sector services dominates contract spending at all levels of government. This courses examines the entire process and addresses special considerations of the services RFP, the contract award and contract administration.

Customer Service: The Key to Success in Public Procurement

For a complete understanding of the value of providing excellent service, this course provides essential guidelines and specific methods of improving service quality. (2 days)

Developing and Managing RFPs*

Get the maximum potential from your RFP process. This course prepares you with a full understanding of the process, proposal elements and ways to use the full capability of the RFP document. (3 days)

Effective Contract Writing

This practical course presents the structure and meaning of enforceable contracts and provides tips and tricks on language to use when writing contracts for any entity. (2 days)

Effective Management of Construction Contracts

Helps procurement professionals understand the specifics and differences in construction contracts to minimize risk and liability. (1 day)

Ethics: A Survival Kit for Public Procurement

Using exercises and case studies, this practical course teaches discernment, discipline and effectiveness as vital elements of ethical decision-making. Participants will analyze both moral and business considerations. (1 day)

Fundamentals of Leadership and Management

Motivation, decision-making, communication, conflict management, group dynamics and organizational change — this course looks at the ways these issues inter-relate, combining discussions of theory with practical application to improve your organization's effectiveness. (2 days)

Get What You Need through Successful Negotiation Strategies

This course introduces core principles for negotiation, including characteristics of a good negotiator, critical elements in every negotiation, basic strategies, tactics used for and against you, how to overcome negative attacks and how to read the other person. (2 days)