Course

NIGP-CPP Module B Prep

Name: NIGP-CPP Module B Prep
Author: NIGP

Date: 06/04/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time
End Time: 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Mr. Kirk W. Buffington, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, FNIGP, MBA, C.P.M., CPFIM
Mr. Kirk W. Buffington, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, FNIGP, MBA, C.P.M., CPFIM
kirk.buffington@att.net — Phone: 954-608-7455
Professional Certification(s) obtained: CPPO, C.P.M. Experience: Kirk Buffington, C.P.M. is the Director of Finance for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida – a position he has held since 2014. He brings 19 years of procurement experience to the profession – including 17 years in public procurement for Florida municipal and county governments. Kirk holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Florida State University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Logistics and Materials Management from Webster University. In service to NIGP Chapters, Kirk has held membership in the Central Florida Chapter of NIGP since 1993 and in the Southeast Florida Chapter since 1995. He has served as the Southeast Florida Chapter Vice President and was the President for two years. Kirk is a Certified NIGP Instructor and served as the President of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. in 2008-2009. In service to the profession, Kirk has also held numerous leadership positions within the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO) and as its President in 2001. He was also a member of the Local Planning Committee for the 1997 NIGP Forum in Fort Lauderdale.
Level: Advanced Practitioner
Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 8
CEUs: 0.8

This course reviews the same competencies that are evaluated in the NIGP-CPP certification exam by providing activities and discussions to help you apply what you have learned to real-world scenarios. However, this course alone cannot fully prepare you for each competency and situation that is covered in the comprehensive exam, as the exam takes into account the entirety of your education and practical experience. Individuals should enroll in this prep course at least six months prior to their scheduled test date to provide sufficient time for independent review and study. Please note that participation in this course does not guarantee success on the NIGP-CPP certification exam.

Pricing:

NIGP-CPP Module B Prep (Standard) $195.00
(prices valid until Jun 3, 2024)

Spots available: 26

Objectives

Course Outline:

The NIGP-CPP Module B Prep Course reviews the following competency statements:

Choose and implement strategic improvements for the procurement function.
Identify, evaluate, and implement social and environmentally sustainable procurement policies and other procurement priorities.
Advise the entity on how to resolve procurement-related issues.
Manage stakeholder expectations by communicating requirements, responsibilities, and outcomes.
Create, lead, and provide holistic procurement program oversight.
Identify opportunities for strategic contracting initiatives.
Manage the issues distinct to international business.
Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of asset management, warehousing, and logistics programs.
Recommend options to dispose of assets to maximize residual value.
Create policies and procedures to support an ethical workplace.
Create a culture and system to foster continuous improvement.
Provide professional development opportunities for procurement professionals.
Provide educational opportunities related to procurement best practices to non-procurement professionals.
Engage stakeholders in development of entity key performance indicators to achieve change implementation.
Communicate programs, policies, and procedures in support of entity’s continuous advancement.
Develop criteria for evaluation of internal and external relationships and Procurement’s performance.
Align procurement change with entity goals.
Identify and address challenges and conflicts.
Establish a continuous improvement plan.
Identify how changes in global, national, and regional economies will affect operations.
Develop and manage a thriving and resilient workplace.
Obtain and manage budgetary resources to further Procurement's goals.
Develop and implement a communications plan to enhance the image of the procurement function.

Intended Audience

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

Mid-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as senior buyers, managers, directors, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.  
Non-procurement managers and supervisors who either provide procurement functions that support entity programs under delegated authority, or who already have a good understanding of basic procurement principles but wish to get more in-depth, hands-on training.  
Professionals who are employed by local governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly funded or created entities) who either serve within or manage the procurement function.

Supplier managers and supervisors seeking to understand the public procurement function from a more in-depth holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.

Completion Requirements

In order to successfully complete this course, learners must:

Attend and participate in the entirety of the instructional event
Complete all practice questions
Complete a post course evaluation

Miscellaneous

Payment Information

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Sessions

June 4, 2024

NIGP-CPP Module B Prep

June 4, 2024
NIGP-CPP Module B Prep

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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