William J. (Joe) Tommie, CPPO, retired in 2020 after serving as Purchasing Director for Cobb County Government, GA for 8 years. Prior to moving to Georgia and county government, he served in Procurement Management positions for three South Carolina public-school districts for over 30 years. Joe has a BS Degree in Biology from Lander University and a Masters Degree in Personnel Services from Clemson University. A charter member of the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials, Joe served as both Vice President and President. He received the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Purchasing Manager of the Year Award in 2003, 2007, and 2016. In 2016, Joe was awarded Cobb County Government’s Silver Eagle Award for outstanding leadership.
Understanding how to engage Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and employ sustainability practices is crucial for procurement professionals. NIGP’s Competency Module: Social Responsibility is a foundation level, activity-based learning experience. This course equips individuals with essential skills in economic stimulation and sustainable procurement practices. By mastering these competencies, professionals can enhance their career prospects and make a positive impact on their organizations and communities. Gain expertise in social responsibility and elevate your role as a procurement practitioner.
Pricing:
Price
Cost
Begins
Ends
Competency Module: Social Responsibility (Member: Early)
$272.00
10/10/2025
Competency Module: Social Responsibility (Member: Standard)
$340.00
10/11/2025
12/07/2025
Competency Module: Social Responsibility (Non-Member: Standard)
$440.00
12/07/2025
Competency Module: Social Responsibility (Member: Early) $272.00 Competency Module: Social Responsibility (Non-Member: Standard) $440.00 (prices valid until Oct 10, 2025)
In order to successfully earn a digital badge, learners must:
Build, grow and optimize Disadvantaged Business Enterprises programs using different methods,
Incorporate environmental sustainability efforts in their everyday procurements,
Support the local economy through the inclusion of work with local businesses, and
Mitigate challenges, which may occur through service contracts because of labor issues.
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.
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.
