Learning Programs

Practical Learning for Public Procurement Professionals

The Public Procurement Learning Lab provides practical, accessible learning opportunities designed to support public procurement professionals at every stage of their careers.

Whether you are building foundational knowledge, developing specialized expertise, maintaining your professional skills, or exploring new areas of practice, PPLL offers learning that reflects the realities of today’s public-sector procurement environment.

Explore certificate programs, courses, webinars, events, and other professional learning opportunities designed to strengthen knowledge, build confidence, and support effective public procurement.

Certificate Program

Principles Certificate Program

Build a strong foundation in public procurement through OPBA’s Principles Certificate Program.

The program combines structured learning across essential public procurement topics and helps professionals develop practical knowledge, strengthen their skills, and work toward an OPBA certificate.

Specialized Learning

Public Procurement Specialties

Develop specialized knowledge and practical skills across key areas of public procurement through OPBA’s Public Procurement Specialties courses.

PPS courses support professionals seeking to deepen their expertise, expand their capabilities, and continue their professional development.

Ongoing Professional Learning

Professional Development

Stay current with emerging issues, evolving practices, and the challenges affecting public procurement.

Professional development opportunities include webinars, workshops, events, and other learning experiences covering timely topics, practical skills, and developments across the profession.

Upcoming Learning

Course Calendar

Browse upcoming courses, webinars, events, and other learning opportunities in one convenient location.

Use the course calendar to find programs by date, topic, or delivery format and plan your professional learning throughout the year.

Learning That Supports Your Career

PPLL learning opportunities support professionals with different roles, levels of experience, and learning goals.

Programs may be offered through:

• Self-paced online learning
• Live virtual sessions
• In-person courses and events
• Interactive workshops
• Practical resources and tools

New learning opportunities and program areas will be added as they become available.