Warehousing and Inventory Control

Course participants build a strong foundation in management of inventory, warehouse and information systems. (2 days)

World-Class Procurement Practices

Explore the practices that public agencies use to achieve "world-class" procurement. Case studies illustrate many common practices that are considered among the best and most successful. (1 day)

Online Courses

CPPB Virtual Prep

An online version of the face-to-face CPPB Prep, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the 2008 UPPCC Body of Knowledge. (16 hours)

CPPO Virtual Prep

An online version of the face-to-face CPPO Prep, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the 2008 UPPCC Body of Knowledge. (16 hours)

How to Process and Evaluate Bids

This online course identifies the procedures for correct processing of sealed bids and understanding how to award a contract. (8 hours)

Specification Writing

This online course defines what constitutes a good specification, the types of specifications and the principles of successful technical writing. (6 hours)

Unit Cost Analysis

This online course identifies the appropriate outputs for an organizational unit or program component and determines the costs estimated to produce those outputs. (4 hours)

Onsite Training

A restrictive budget need not restrict an agency's staff from getting the best professional development courses available. NIGP provides any combination of educational courses directly to your staff via onsite programs. This is an excellent way to provide education for your staff while eliminating the cost of travel and accommodations.

Webinars

NIGP Webinars are 90-minute, Web-based topical seminars that provide time-challenged professionals the opportunity to earn contact hours without ever leaving the office. Offered throughout the year, Webinars allow you and your entire procurement office to stay abreast of the best practices and current issues in our profession.

* NIGP Foundation Courses — essential content for purchasing professionals seeking certification or university degrees.