Course

Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement

Name: Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement
Author: NIGP

Date: 10/31/2024 - 11/01/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM Eastern Time
End Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Ms. Stephanie L. Akerley, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
Director of Procurement
Ms. Stephanie L. Akerley, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
stephanie.Akerley@columbiaassociation.org — Phone: 301-335-9827 — Fax: 301-454-1606
Stephanie Akerley, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, CTPE - Stephanie is the Director of Purchasing at Columbia Association. She partners with CEOs, executives, and end users to assist them in gaining the right product or service at the right price at the right time. After spending nearly three decades working in procurement, Stephanie knows what truly drives the procurement process —and it’s not just about knowing all “the rules.” It’s how well you connect with the people you’re trying to help and communicate your understanding back to them. This is true not only for internal clients, but external clients. Stephanie has saved millions of dollars for her employers through her procurement and negotiation skills, purchasing a vast array of products and services, including negotiating software and utilities contracts. Stephanie is a Subject Matter Expert and instructor for NIGP. In addition to teaching multiple Pathways courses, Stephanie has contributed to and assisted in the development of all the Technology courses currently offered through NIGP. In 2020, Stephanie earned her Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE) certification from the Certified Technology Professionals Executives Society. Stephanie is passionate about the procurement professional and has mentored several individuals in the profession. Through her guidance, these individuals have become certified and grown in the profession.
Level: Advanced Practitioner
Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 16
CEUs: 1.6

Focus Areas:

Specializations
Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement

Acquiring and reviewing information needed to procure cloud services is essential for success in the technology arena. NIGP’s Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement is a comprehensive learning experience that equips procurement professionals with the skills to navigate the complexities of cloud procurement, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance. This activity-based course focuses on developing cloud solicitations, facilitating negotiations, and administering contracts to achieve equitable agreements and successful project completion. By mastering these skills, professionals can drive cost savings, manage data security risks, and stay ahead in the evolving cloud technology landscape.

Pricing:

Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement (Member: Standard) $465.00
Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement (Non-Member: Standard) $565.00
(prices valid until Oct 29, 2024)

Spots available: 12

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the certificate, the certificate holder will be able to:

Acquire and review information needed to procure cloud services.
Develop the cloud solicitation to ensure requirements are met and risk is minimized.
Facilitate the cloud solicitation and negotiations to ensure risk is mitigated and the agreement is equitable.
Administer the cloud contract to ensure compliance and the successful completion of the project.
Prepare for the end of the cloud contract by planning the life cycle and minimizing downtime.

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 the NIGP Cloud Procurement Specialization Certificate, 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 85% or higher.

Competency Alignment

NIGP’s Specialization Certificates require a strong foundation in the Public Procurement Competency Framework and are designed to be more advanced learnings.

Miscellaneous

Payment Information

Register online with credit card
Register online and upload a Purchase Order
Register by fax and download the print & fax form

*FORM OF PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM FOR ORDER TO BE PROCESSED

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

October 31, 2024

Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement

October 31, 2024
Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement

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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