Course

Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and Analysis

Name: Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and Analysis
Author: NIGP

Date: 05/22/2024 - 05/23/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time
End Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Mr. Michael B. Gustafson, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, MBA
NIGP MASTER INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Michael B. Gustafson, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, MBA
mikegustafson54@gmail.com — Phone: 502-680-2671
Mike retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky in August 2016. While he was with the State, Mike was in the Office of Procurement Services (OPS) in the Finance and Administration Cabinet (FAC) where he was a Strategic Procurement Specialist II.

Mike began his procurement career with the State in April 2000. During this time, he had the responsibility of creating and administering the Master Agreement Contracts for many of the transportation related items - fleet vehicles, school buses, tires, tractors, mowers, backhoes, all-terrain vehicles, boats, aircraft, fleet fuel, diesel and propane fuels. Mike was also the subject matter expert on all types of insurance, advertising, marketing, and digital media services, office supplies, and public safety and law enforcement items.

He worked with many State Agency representatives in the development of Request for Bids (RFBs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) which resulted in Contracts and Master Agreement Contracts for their use. These were for the use of many of the State Agencies, local governments (cities and counties), schools, and universities. He also worked closely with those he supported on their Procurement Buying Plans and Spend Analysis.

In addition to Mike’s State procurement-related experience, Mike has management supervisory experience. His supervisory responsibility and accountability were for various size U.S. Army active-duty units (as a Platoon Leader for a 35-person platoon (at Ft Campbell, KY) and as a Battery Commander for a 150-person Air Defense Artillery battery (at Spangdahlem Air Force Base, Germany.) He had responsibility for office staff management in logistical and supply-related active and reserve-duty offices. Mike served as a military Instructor as well as a Regional Coordinator for 6 years in the Command and General Staff Officer College (CGSOC) and taught numerous strategic and logistical courses to military personnel. Mike retired from the US Army Reserves with 28 years of service.

Mike served as the supervisor for the procurement office / warehouse in an automotive Tier 1 parts supplier. Mike insured that the procurement and warehousing activities were accomplished in a timely manner to allow for uninterrupted automotive parts production and delivery. He was also responsible for all operational and maintenance related procurements for the production facility.

Mike received his NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certification in May 2021, his Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification in November 2008, and his Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification in April 2002. Prior to his retirement, Mike served as a member of the NIGP Chapter - Kentucky Public Procurement Association (KPPA) Board of Directors and was the Chairperson of the Education, Professional Development, and Certification Committee. Mike was honored to be selected as the recipient of the KPPA Betty Bingham Lifetime Achievement Award in October 2017.

In his much-awaited role as retired, Mike plans to continue facilitating NIGP courses and to travel as much as possible.

Contact information:

Email: mikegustafson54@gmail.com

Cell: (502) 680-2671

Currently on the NIGP Faculty for the following courses:

Contract Administration

Legal Aspects of Public Procurement

Risk Management in Public Contracting

Sourcing and Solicitation

Specialization Certificate - Construction Procurement

Core Certificate - Foundations of Planning and Analysis

Core Certificate - Foundations of Strategy and Policy

Competency Module - Cost, Price, and Value Analysis

Competency Module - Economics, Budget, Financial Management, and Accounting

Competency Module - Ethics, Integrity, and Transparency

Competency Module - Marketing Analysis and Forecasting

Competency Module - Negotiations

Competency Module - Requirements, Planning, and Understanding

Competency Module - Specification Development

Competency Module - Standardization

CPPB Prep Class

CPPO Prep Class

Previously on the Faculty for NIGP courses prior to the beginning of the Pathways program:

Contract Administration in the Public Sector

Developing and Managing Requests For Proposals in the Public Sector

Introduction to Public Procurement

Risk Management

Sourcing in the Public Sector

Strategic Procurement Planning

The Legal Aspects of Public Purchasing
Level: Foundation
Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 16
CEUs: 1.6

Focus Areas:

Developed for public procurement professionals, NIGPs Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and Analysis equips learners with essential skills in strategic thinking and procurement function. This activity-based learning experience provides best practice guidance for identifying goals, evaluating strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing opportunities and threats. Participants will engage with stakeholders, customize contract terms, and design comprehensive procurement plans to enhance efficiency. With a focus on cost and price evaluation, this course enables professionals to determine total cost of ownership and justify expenditures. Elevate your career in public procurement with this invaluable training.

Pricing:

Price	Cost	Begins	Ends
Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and Analysis (Member: Standard)	$445.00	03/24/2024	05/20/2024
Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and Analysis (Non-Member: Standard)	$545.00		05/20/2024

Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and Analysis (Member: Standard) $445.00
Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and Analysis (Non-Member: Standard) $545.00
(prices valid until May 20, 2024)

Spots available: 18

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the certificate, the certificate holder will be able to:

Analyze the requirements for a project and provide the best solutions for the entity.
Determine the components and criteria required to successfully award a contract that meets the needs of the end user.
Describe how to customize terms and conditions in a contract to meet the entity’s needs.
Evaluate, select, and apply the tools and processes available for a comprehensive procurement plan.
Analyze the requirements of various internal stakeholders in order to adopt one set of specifications for commonly procured commodities.
Design contracts that satisfy the shared needs of multiple internal stakeholders to promote efficiency of the procurement function.
Evaluate cost and price data to determine total cost of ownership to an entity.
Compare the price of a commodity against the benefit to be derived by the entity to determine whether the expenditure is justifiable.

Intended Audience

This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics: 

Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.

Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.  
Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function. 
Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.

Completion Requirements

In order to successfully complete the NIGP Foundations of Planning & Analysis Certificate, learners must:

Complete any pre-work materials provided prior to the course start date.
Attend and participate in the entirety of the instructional event.
Complete the post-course evaluation survey available in Aspire.
Complete the final assessment examination with a 80% or higher.

Competency Alignment

This certificate is designed as an exercise-based learning experience and is tied to NIGP’s Public Procurement Competency Framework. Upon completion of the certificate requirements, learners will have demonstrated the successful knowledge, skills, and abilities in alignment with the following competencies:

Requirements Planning and Understanding
Standardization
Cost, Price, and Value Analysis

Miscellaneous

Payment Information

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Methods of Payment Accepted: Check (make checks payable to NIGP), Purchase Orders (via print and fax form or online), and Credit Cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express).

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NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
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Sessions

May 22, 2024

Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and AnalysiS

May 22, 2024
Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning and AnalysiS

Cancellation Policy

Registration and payment must be received 24 hours prior to the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability.  A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee will be given for cancellations made in writing 31+ days prior to the seminar date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. No refunds are given for cancellations received within 24 hours of the seminar start date. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only.

Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuer's name and contact information in lieu of payment information.

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