Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement
Course

Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement

  • Date: 12/10/2025 - 12/12/2025
  • Start Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time
  • End Time: 6:00 PM Eastern Time
  • Hosted By: Missouri Association of Public Purchasing Chapter of NIGP
  • Instructor: Ms. Kristy D Varda, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
    Contracting Officer
    Ms. Kristy D Varda, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
    Originally from Oklahoma and a proud Oklahoma State University Alum, Kristy spent 10 years as a military spouse before relocating to Virginia from Germany. Kristy completed her Masters in Biotechnology Studies in 2008 and her MBA in 2009 while working in a variety of industries. She has been in public procurement for over 11 years and now works as a Capital Contracting Officer for Loudoun County Government. Her passion to help others grow in their procurement profession began with presenting webinars on Sole Sources and Software Procurement. She has been a part of the NIPG taskforce to write the Best Practices series on technology procurement and helped to develop both the Foundations of Technology Procurement and Job Order Contracting Courses for Pathways. She currently teaches a variety of topics for NIGP, is a staff member of Radio NIGP, and an NIGP mentor.
  • Level: Advanced Practitioner
  • Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
  • Contact Hours: 28
  • CEUs: 2.8
In the fast-evolving landscape of governmental technology procurement, understanding complex terms and conditions is paramount for professionals aiming to secure successful contracts. NIGP’s Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement is a comprehensive, activity-based learning experience that equips learners with essential skills in IT best practices, risk assessment, and contract negotiation. This specialized certification not only enhances your procurement expertise but also empowers you to navigate the intricacies of technology procurements with confidence. By mastering these skills, you can elevate your career prospects as an advanced practitioner in the public procurement domain, ensuring legal, flexible, and fair agreements for governmental entities.
Pricing:
PriceCostBeginsEnds
Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement (Member: Early)$536.00 10/11/2025
Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement (Member: Standard) $670.0010/12/202512/08/2025
Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement (Non-Member: Standard)$770.00 12/08/2025
Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement (Member: Early) $536.00
Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement (Non-Member: Standard) $770.00
(prices valid until Oct 11, 2025)
Spots available: 23

Objectives

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

  • Determine the appropriate procurement method for IT products, services, and/or solutions.
  • Develop the solicitation document associated with IT products, services, and/or solutions.
  • Identify proposal risk and evaluation methods for IT procurement.
  • Develop an IT demo process.
  • Develop final IT contract documents.
  • Prepare for post-award activities unique to IT.

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 Foundations of Technology Specialization Certificate, learners must:

  • Complete any pre-work materials provided prior to the course start date.
  • 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 72% 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.

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Miscellaneous

Payment Information

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  • Register online and upload a Purchase Order
  • Register by fax and download the print & fax form

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If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
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Local Contact

Name:Kelli Stinebrook
Phone:417-388-0800
Fax:417-237-7340
Email:kstinebrook@cwep.com

Sessions

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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Specialization Certificate: Technology Procurement

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