Course

NIGP-CPP Module A Prep

Name: NIGP-CPP Module A Prep
Author: NIGP

Date: 07/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time
End Time: 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Instructor: Mr. Michael B. Gustafson, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, MBA
NIGP MASTER INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Michael B. Gustafson, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, MBA
mikegustafson54@gmail.com — Phone: 502-680-2671
Mike retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky in August 2016. While he was with the State, Mike was in the Office of Procurement Services (OPS) in the Finance and Administration Cabinet (FAC) where he was a Strategic Procurement Specialist II.

Mike began his procurement career with the State in April 2000. During this time, he had the responsibility of creating and administering the Master Agreement Contracts for many of the transportation related items - fleet vehicles, school buses, tires, tractors, mowers, backhoes, all-terrain vehicles, boats, aircraft, fleet fuel, diesel and propane fuels. Mike was also the subject matter expert on all types of insurance, advertising, marketing, and digital media services, office supplies, and public safety and law enforcement items.

He worked with many State Agency representatives in the development of Request for Bids (RFBs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) which resulted in Contracts and Master Agreement Contracts for their use. These were for the use of many of the State Agencies, local governments (cities and counties), schools, and universities. He also worked closely with those he supported on their Procurement Buying Plans and Spend Analysis.

In addition to Mike’s State procurement-related experience, Mike has management supervisory experience. His supervisory responsibility and accountability were for various size U.S. Army active-duty units (as a Platoon Leader for a 35-person platoon (at Ft Campbell, KY) and as a Battery Commander for a 150-person Air Defense Artillery battery (at Spangdahlem Air Force Base, Germany.) He had responsibility for office staff management in logistical and supply-related active and reserve-duty offices. Mike served as a military Instructor as well as a Regional Coordinator for 6 years in the Command and General Staff Officer College (CGSOC) and taught numerous strategic and logistical courses to military personnel. Mike retired from the US Army Reserves with 28 years of service.

Mike served as the supervisor for the procurement office / warehouse in an automotive Tier 1 parts supplier. Mike insured that the procurement and warehousing activities were accomplished in a timely manner to allow for uninterrupted automotive parts production and delivery. He was also responsible for all operational and maintenance related procurements for the production facility.

Mike received his NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certification in May 2021, his Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification in November 2008, and his Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification in April 2002. Prior to his retirement, Mike served as a member of the NIGP Chapter - Kentucky Public Procurement Association (KPPA) Board of Directors and was the Chairperson of the Education, Professional Development, and Certification Committee. Mike was honored to be selected as the recipient of the KPPA Betty Bingham Lifetime Achievement Award in October 2017.

In his much-awaited role as retired, Mike plans to continue facilitating NIGP courses and to travel as much as possible.

Contact information:

Email: mikegustafson54@gmail.com

Cell: (502) 680-2671

Currently on the NIGP Faculty for the following courses:

Contract Administration

Legal Aspects of Public Procurement

Risk Management in Public Contracting

Sourcing and Solicitation

Specialization Certificate - Construction Procurement

Core Certificate - Foundations of Planning and Analysis

Core Certificate - Foundations of Strategy and Policy

Competency Module - Cost, Price, and Value Analysis

Competency Module - Economics, Budget, Financial Management, and Accounting

Competency Module - Ethics, Integrity, and Transparency

Competency Module - Marketing Analysis and Forecasting

Competency Module - Negotiations

Competency Module - Requirements, Planning, and Understanding

Competency Module - Specification Development

Competency Module - Standardization

CPPB Prep Class

CPPO Prep Class

Previously on the Faculty for NIGP courses prior to the beginning of the Pathways program:

Contract Administration in the Public Sector

Developing and Managing Requests For Proposals in the Public Sector

Introduction to Public Procurement

Risk Management

Sourcing in the Public Sector

Strategic Procurement Planning

The Legal Aspects of Public Purchasing
Level: Advanced Practitioner
Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 8
CEUs: 0.8

This course reviews the same competencies that are evaluated in the NIGP-CPP certification exam by providing activities and discussions to help you apply what you have learned to real-world scenarios. However, this course alone cannot fully prepare you for each competency and situation that is covered in the comprehensive exam, as the exam takes into account the entirety of your education and practical experience. Individuals should enroll in this prep course at least six months prior to their scheduled test date to provide sufficient time for independent review and study. Please note that participation in this course does not guarantee success on the NIGP-CPP certification exam.

Pricing:

NIGP-CPP Module A Prep (Standard) $195.00
(prices valid until Jul 11, 2024)

Spots available: 24

Objectives

Course Outline:

The NIGP-CPP Module A Prep Course reviews the following competency statements:

Create Procurement's strategic goals, objectives, and policies in alignment with the entity-wide strategic plan.
Manage Efficiency and effectiveness in achievement of Procurement's mission
Engage the legislative process to further procurement interest
Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations from the various branches and levels of government
Create, implement, and maintain fair, accessible, and transparent policies and procedures that align entity behaviors, priorities, and professional procurement values
Analyze information from multiple sources to create a procurement plan to meet the overall entity's goals
Analyze current market trends and the impact on procurement planning
Use procurement priorities and best value considerations in addition to cost, price, and spend analysis methods to inform decisions
Assess risk and implement appropriate risk management approaches
Determine most advantageous sourcing, solicitation, and award method
Determine the most favorable contract structure and content
Manage all stages of the selection process (from receipt of requisition to award)
Develop a negotiation strategy that maximizes advantages for all involved
Manage a protest consistent with the law and the entity's policies.
Establish policies and procedures for contract administration
Establish policies and procedures to promote acceptable contract performance
Establish policies and procedures to address contract performance issues
Create and foster a professional, ethical culture
Recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote procurement professionals
Select and implement technology to further procurement goals

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 this course, learners must:

Attend and participate in the entirety of the instructional event
Complete all practice questions
Complete a post course evaluation

Miscellaneous

Payment Information

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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).

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NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
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Sessions

July 15, 2024

NIGP-CPP Module A Prep

July 15, 2024
NIGP-CPP Module A Prep

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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