Course

Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program

Name: Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program
Author: NIGP

Date: 05/08/2025 - 05/09/2025
Start Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time
End Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Ms. Lynda Allair, NIGP-CPP, CPPO
Retired
Ms. Lynda Allair, NIGP-CPP, CPPO
seventowers@ymail.com — Phone: 705-944-5117
Lynda Allair, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, has over forty years of experience as a Public Sector Procurement Leader, involving policy development, post-merger amalgamation of functional groups, complex acquisitions, project implementation and change management, as well as business transformation within the provincial, municipal and health care sectors. Lynda retired from the BPS Supply Chain Secretariat, now a division of Supply Chain Ontario, for which she was a Project Lead providing project management advice and support to the broader public sector to modernize supply chain processes. Lynda is a Content Developer and Instructor for NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement. She also instructs courses in public procurement at the University of Guelph and others upon request, as well as providing consulting services through NIGP's Consulting program. She is a frequent speaker at NIGP Forum and other public sector events. She is a Past President of the Ontario Public Buyers Association chapter of NIGP and served nearly ten years as a Canadian Public Procurement Council (CPPC) Board member from its inception. Lynda is a recipient of NIGP's 2012 Distinguished Service Award, 2021 Anne Deatherage Meritorous Service Award, and the 2024 Instructor Hall of Fame Award. She is a Lions Club member, a former Library Board member, Chair of her local Church Board and volunteers within the community.
Level: Management
Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 12
CEUs: 1.2

Focus Areas:

Specializations

Mastering sustainability program development and stakeholder engagement is crucial for personal growth and career success. NIGP’s Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program is a 40-hour, activity-based learning experience that covers strategic planning and sustainable practices. This course equips procurement professionals with the skills needed to drive environmental initiatives and ensure organizational sustainability. By understanding sustainability objectives and effective management, students can enhance their expertise and contribute meaningfully to their organizations. Embrace this opportunity to lead sustainable initiatives and make a positive impact on your career trajectory.

Pricing:

Price	Cost	Begins	Ends
Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program (Member: Standard)	$410.00	03/10/2025	05/06/2025
Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program (Non-Member: Standard)	$510.00		05/06/2025

Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program (Member: Standard) $410.00
Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program (Non-Member: Standard) $510.00
(prices valid until May 6, 2025)

Spots available: 20

Intended Audience

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

Senior-level public procurement professionals and senior-level central warehouse professionals who already have an in-depth knowledge of public procurement and handle or manage high-level, complex procurements for their respective entities.

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 entities) who direct procurement operations and establish procurement policies.

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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
12007 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 110
Reston, VA 20191

Sessions

May 8, 2025

Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program

May 8, 2025
Specialization Certificate: Developing & Managing a Sustainability Program

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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