Course

Competency Module: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Name: Competency Module: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Author: NIGP

Date: 06/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time
End Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Ms. Lourdes Coss, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, MPA
Ms. Lourdes Coss, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, MPA
lourdes.coss1@gmail.com — Phone: 312-927-3490
Lourdes Coss, MPA, CPPO - is the author of “Procurement Methods: Effective Techniques;” a certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker, Teacher, and Trainer. She's also certified to train and consult on D.I.S.C. Personality Assessment Tool. Lourdes is an accomplished procurement professional with approximately 30 years of experience, 17 of which were leading procurement transformations in large organizations. Lourdes held Chief Procurement Officer and executive level positions in major public organizations, such as: City of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, Public Building Commission of Chicago, Cook County, and City of Houston; and is now working with Canon Solutions America as a subject matter expert for government. She continues to add value to public entities through consulting, training, and as an NIGP instructor. Lourdes led transformative changes in various agencies leading to savings in excess of $150 Million, higher personnel credentials; and transition to strategic/value add operations. She authored and implemented the procurement code for the City of Houston and participated in the development of and implemented the procurement code for Cook County. Achievements include: national awards for operational excellence, cost savings, 2016 Spirit of NIGP, and 2018 NIGP Integrity Award. Lourdes also held positions on various Boards, including NIGP. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico and received her MPA from Florida State University.
Level: Foundation
Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 4
CEUs: 0.4

Focus Areas:

Leadership
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills is essential for personal growth and professional success. NIGP's dedicated learning experience empowers procurement practitioners to define critical thinking in terms of leadership, evaluate solutions using a problem-solving process, and collaborate to build viable solutions. This activity-based course provides a foundation level understanding of problem-solving and critical thinking, enabling learners to analyze complex issues and make informed decisions. Enhancing these skills will greatly benefit individuals in their procurement careers, allowing them to effectively navigate challenges and drive positive outcomes.

Pricing:

Price	Cost	Begins	Ends
Competency Module: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (Member: Standard)	$165.00	04/19/2024	06/16/2024
Competency Module: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (Non-Member: Standard)	$265.00		06/16/2024

Competency Module: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (Member: Standard) $165.00
Competency Module: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (Non-Member: Standard) $265.00
(prices valid until Jun 16, 2024)

Spots available: 21

Objectives

NIGP's Problem Solving and Critical Thinking course creates a dedicated learning experience where students leave with the ability to:

Define Critical Thinking in terms of leadership
Evaluate possible solutions to a problem using a problem-solving process.
Analyze a problem and collaborate with others to build a solution.

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 Competency Module, learners must:

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 score of 80% or higher.

Competency Alignment

This course 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 foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities in alignment with the following competency:

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

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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).

If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
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Sessions

June 17, 2024

Competency Module: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

June 17, 2024
Competency Module: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

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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