Advanced Topics - Online OIG Academy Elective

This online class is geared toward those interested in exploring a variety of advanced topics and procurement practices. The topics for this class change every semester.

In general, the class provides follow-up information on topics covered in Public Contracting Overview, Supplies and Services Contracting and Design and Construction Contracting. Previous Advanced Topics classes have provided information on using data analytics, affirmative marketing programs, succession planning and much more.

• Prerequisite: Completion of Public Contracting Overview is recommended, but not required.
• Class Level: Advanced
• Instructional Method: Online - OIG Academy Online Class Technical Specifications
• Advanced Prep: None
• Credits: 6

Class dates:

• April 3, 2024
• June 20, 2024

Class time: 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Limited seats.
• Registration closes two weeks before a class starts.
• Blackboard® or other virtual platform login details will be emailed to registrants.
• Do not register for this class if you are planning to register for a blended MCPPO Designation Renewal class.

Topics

• Practical tips from a city procurement office
• Using data to detect fraud and abuse
• Succession planning
• Affirmative marketing – increasing diversity and inclusion in procurement
• Collecting data for performance improvement
• Prevailing wage law compliance