Competency Module: Technology Management | NIGP
Pathways

Competency Module: Technology Management

Competency badges form the building blocks of the Certificates Program. You get laser-focused learning in any of the individual competencies that make up the Public Procurement Competency Framework. Competency badges are given after completing any one of the 33 competency modules and successfully passing the assessment.

Course Availability:

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January 20, 2026
Competency Module: Technology Management (Member: Early) $280.00
Competency Module: Technology Management (Non-Member: Standard) $450.00
(prices valid until Nov 21, 2025)
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
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March 17, 2026
Competency Module: Technology Management (Member: Early) $280.00
Competency Module: Technology Management (Non-Member: Standard) $450.00
(prices valid until Jan 16, 2026)
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
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June 8, 2026
Competency Module: Technology Management (Member: Early) $280.00
Competency Module: Technology Management (Non-Member: Standard) $450.00
(prices valid until Apr 9, 2026)
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Level: Foundation
Virtual Instructor-Led
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Description

Understanding the complexities of technology leadership, emerging trends, and policy development in public sector procurement is vital for professional growth in today's rapidly evolving landscape. NIGP's Technology Management is a comprehensive, activity-based learning experience tailored to equip you with these skills. Through this course, you will gain expertise in managing technology change resistance through effective leadership strategies, staying current with emerging technology trends, developing AI governance policies and risk management frameworks, asking strategic questions to bridge knowledge gaps between procurement and technical stakeholders, and establishing collaborative partnerships with IT departments to ensure successful technology implementations while maintaining compliance and maximizing public value.

Objectives

In order to successfully earn a digital badge, learners must:

  • Implement strategies to increase the consistency of technology procurements.

  • Reduce the vulnerability of cyber-attacks to the entity.

Intended Audience

Designed to promote applicable experiences for practitioners working in the public sector, NIGP’s Pathways competency courses empower learners with the ready-to-implement actions they need to succeed in public procurement. This introductory course is designed for:

  • 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.

Delivery Formats Available

Virtual Instructor-Led

In-Person

Contact Hours

8

CEUs

0.8

Level

Foundations

Designed for public procurement professionals who are new to the profession or have 1-5 of experience.

Length

In-Person and Virtual  - 1 Day

NIGP-CPP Exam Alignment

Area 7: Business Principles

UPPCC BoK-C

Domain 6

Available in these learning formats...

 Virtual Instructor-Led

This format combines the best of in-person learning by offering live participation with instructors and peers.

 In-Person

Instructor led discussion style classroom setting for those who prefer focused learning with maximum in-person interactions with instructors and peers.

1 Day Course

To schedule in-person, contact events@nigp.org

 

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.