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Learning Labs

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An educational series that provides learners with best practice guidance on a variety of technical and hard skills needed for public procurement success.

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March 27, 2025
Learning Lab 7 032725: Leveraging eProcurement, AI and Automation (Member) $179.00
Learning Lab 7 032725: Leveraging eProcurement, AI and Automation (Non-Member) $279.00
(prices valid until Mar 27, 2025)
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Mr. Michael R Thornton, CPPO, Ms. Stéphanie Dion, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, Mr. Victor Leamer, CPPB
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
May 6, 2025
Learning Lab 1 050625: Intro to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) (Member) $89.00
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Online Learning
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
May 13, 2025
Learning Lab 2 051325: Understanding Insurance Regulation (Member) $89.00
Learning Lab 2 051325: Understanding Insurance Regulation (Non-Member) $189.00
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Online Learning
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
May 15, 2025
Learning Lab 3 051525: Risk Analysis and Procurement, Identifying and Treating Risk (Member) $89.00
Learning Lab 3 051525: Risk Analysis and Procurement, Identifying and Treating Risk (Non-Member) $189.00
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Online Learning
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
May 20, 2025
Learning Lab 4 052025: Introduction to Bonds and Surety's (Member) $89.00
Learning Lab 4 052025: Introduction to Bonds and Surety's (Non-Member) $185.00
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Online Learning
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
May 22, 2025
Learning Lab 5 052225: Bonds and Sureties' a Deeper Dive - Bid Bonds and Performance Bonds (Member) $89.00
Learning Lab 5 052225: Bonds and Sureties' a Deeper Dive - Bid Bonds and Performance Bonds (Non-Member) $189.00
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Online Learning
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
May 29, 2025
Learning Lab 6 052925: Cybersecurity - Procurement's Role in Managing Supplier Cybersecurity Risk and Wrap-up (Member) $89.00
Learning Lab 6 052925: Cybersecurity - Procurement's Role in Managing Supplier Cybersecurity Risk and Wrap-up (Non-Member) $189.00
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Online Learning
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led

RFP LEARNING LAB SERIES

The previous RFP Learning Lab Series has been restructured as the new 2025 Version 2.0 with refreshed and updated content.

*NEW - Lab 7: Leveraging eProcurement, AI and Automation*

Embrace the future of procurement by exploring eProcurement systems, AI and automation tools. Learn the benefits and challenges of implementing these technologies. 

*New Content

 March 27

 

 

 

by Kirk Buffington

Mastering Risk and Surety Bonds: A Comprehensive Learning Lab Series for the Public Sector

Join us as we take a six-week deep dive into the world of risk management where we’ll explore crucial topics including Enterprise Risk Management, cybersecurity, risk analysis, and surety bonds. Walk away with practical insights and actionable learning on different types of risks, managing uncertainties, and the intricacies of bid and performance bonds.

Whether you're new to the field or seeking to enhance your expertise, this learning lab series will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of risk and bonding in public procurement.

3:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Contact Hours: 2

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Learning Lab 1: Intro to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

ERM was introduced after the failure of Enron and WorldCom and developed to manage all organizational risk – including operational, financial and strategic. Learn how ERM empowers proactive risk identification and mitigation and discover the critical role of procurement.

 May 6


Learning Lab 2: Understanding Insurance Regulation

Effective procurement requires a solid understanding of insurance regulation. This session focuses on insurance regulation at the federal and state level, and why procurement professionals must understand it. Learn how procurement works hand-in-hand with agency risk managers, and how a shared understanding of regulatory terms leads to more efficient Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).

 May 13


Learning Lab 3: Risk Analysis and Procurement, Identifying and Treating Risk

Smart procurement decisions require a deep understanding of risk. Learning Lab 3 explores the crucial connection between risk analysis and effective procurement, demonstrating how these efforts must align with your organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.

 May 15


Learning Lab 4: Introduction to Bonds and Surety’s

Want to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure your government projects are completed successfully? Register for this lab to understand the difference between bonds and insurance, the various types of bonds used in government procurement, the risks of alternative bid security, and the crucial relationship between contractors, owners, and sureties.

 May 20


Learning Lab 5: Bonds and Sureties’ a Deeper Dive – Bid Bonds and Performance Bonds

This session focuses on the different forms of bid security and how each may impact the contract and the due diligence that needs to take place prior to awarding a contract. Understand the dangers (potential claims) of each bond, the risks associated with alternatives to surety bonds, how bond rates are set, and the three types of contract performance consents.

 May 22


Learning Lab 6: Cybersecurity – Procurement’s Role in Managing Supplier Cybersecurity Risk and Wrap-up

Worried about cyber threats? This lab covers fundamental laws impacting organizational responses to cybersecurity threats and data breaches. Learn about cyber insurance evolution, collaborative risk mitigation planning, the importance of individual cyber responsibility, and prevalent threat vectors.

 May 29

Speaker

Kirk W Buffington, FNIGP, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., MBA, MLS

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