Course

Competency Module: Evaluation Methods

Name: Competency Module: Evaluation Methods
Author: NIGP

Date: 05/09/2025
Start Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time
End Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Level: Foundation
Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 4
CEUs: 0.4

Focus Areas:

Sourcing and Solicitation
Evaluation Methods

Mastering the evaluation of suppliers' offers through diverse methodologies and prioritized criteria is crucial for procurement professionals as stewards of public trust. NIGP’s Competency Module: Evaluation Methods is a comprehensive, activity-based learning experience focused on this key aspect. This course equips learners with the skills to analyze and assess supplier offers effectively. By completing this training, professionals enhance their ability to make informed decisions, ensuring optimal contract solutions and responsible supplier selections. Acquiring these competencies is essential for career growth and success in the procurement field.

Pricing:

Price	Cost	Begins	Ends
Competency Module: Evaluation Methods (Member: Early)	$140.00		03/10/2025
Competency Module: Evaluation Methods (Member: Standard)	$175.00	03/11/2025	05/07/2025
Competency Module: Evaluation Methods (Non-Member: Standard)	$275.00		05/07/2025

Competency Module: Evaluation Methods (Member: Early) $140.00
Competency Module: Evaluation Methods (Non-Member: Standard) $275.00
(prices valid until Mar 10, 2025)

Spots available: 24

Objectives

In order to successfully earn a digital badge, learners must:

Evaluate offers, make awards, and/or negotiate an optimal contract solution.
Identify and describe the different types of evaluation methodologies and their associated application.
Explain the process of receiving, opening and analyzing offers, methods for award, and award strategies.
Identify and select the most responsive offer(s) and responsible supplier(s).

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 84% or higher.

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).

If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
440 Monticello Avenue Suite 1802
PMB 63452
Norfolk, VA 23510

Sessions

May 9, 2025

Competency Module: Evaluation Methods

May 9, 2025
Competency Module: Evaluation Methods

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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