Course

NIGP-CPP Module D Question Analysis

Name: NIGP-CPP Module D Question Analysis
Author: NIGP

Date: 12/05/2025
Start Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time
End Time: 7:00 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: Advanced Practitioner
Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 8

Understanding the range of competencies covered in the NIGP-CPP Module D exam is an important step toward preparing for the NIGP-CPP. NIGP’s Module D Question Analysis Course is a comprehensive, activity-based learning experience designed to help you evaluate your current knowledge, identify areas of strength and weakness, and develop a focused study plan moving forward. Through practice questions, real-world scenarios, and guided discussions, you will enhance your ability to apply procurement best practices while gaining clarity on where to concentrate your preparation efforts.

Pricing:

NIGP-CPP Module D Question Analysis (Standard) $195.00
(prices valid until Dec 3, 2025)

Spots available: 2

Objectives

The NIGP-CPP Module D Question Analysis Course reviews the following competency statements:

Create, implement and update procurement’s mission, vision, strategic goals, and objectives in alignment with the entity-wide strategic plan
Identify and implement initiatives and improvements to achieve the strategic goals for the procurement function
Manage efficiency and effectiveness in achievement of procurement's mission.
Identify, implement and evaluate appropriate programs in response to industy conditions (.e.g. social, sustainability, emerging technology, artifical intelligence, automation, supply chain disruptions)
Align policies, procedures and practices with organizational priorities, professional procurement values and best practices
Develop and implement a communications plan to promote the value of the procurement function
Develop governance around the procurement function (e.g., centralized procurement, decentralized procurement, hybrid procurement, category management)
Engage the legislative process to further procurement interests
Ensure compliance with applicable statutory laws, common law, rules and regulations (e.g., international, federal, regional, state/provincial, and local)
Create, implement, and maintain fair, accessible, and transparent policies and procedures that align organizational behaviors, priorities, and professional procurement values
Advise the entity on how to address procurement-related matters
Define and communicate service level standards, requirements, roles and responsibilities, and outcomes to facilitate stakeholder engagement
Establish procedures for procurement process (e.g., planning, sourcing, selection, contract management)
Develop and maintain various templates and contract models
Integrate project management principles into procurement processes
Cultivate a professional environment that fosters continuous improvement
Provide professional development opportunities (e.g., internal/external training, credentialing, experiences, cross training, job shadowing, conferences)
Implement stakeholder relationship management (e.g., internal client department, suppliers, senior leadership, professional associations)
Provide educational opportunities related to procurement best practices to non-procurement professionals
Engage stakeholders in development of key performance indicators.
Promote programs, policies, and procedures in support of procurement operations advancement
Solicit and analyze feedback from internal and external stakeholders
Recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote procurement professionals
Collaborate with the business community to enhance education, foster participation, and reduce obstacles to competition
Engage internal stakeholders to enhance education, improve collaboration, and optimize procurement outcomes
Develop and implement organizational succession plan
Develop and implement job enrichment programs for staff
Provide appropriate resources to optimize job performance
Advocate for strategic organizational position 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 the post course survey

Miscellaneous

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Sessions

December 5, 2025

NIGP-CPP Module D Question Analysis

December 5, 2025
NIGP-CPP Module D Question Analysis

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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