MCPPO Schedule and Class Information

All classes will continue to be online, although we plan to resume in person classes. Please check our registration form and website for schedule and location updates.

MCPPO Advising Services

We offer advising services for our MCPPO program participants. 

The MCPPO advising services can help active and potential MCPPO participants choose their classes and navigate the designation application and renewal requirements. Our advisors can also assist with choosing which MCPPO educational path to take and offering strategies for remaining in good standing with a designation or certification.

We are here to help you with your professional development.

Contact us at [e-mail] and we will have one our staff arrange a virtual meeting with you.

Class Schedule and Information

Please read the MCPPO Policies and the MCPPO Online Class Technical Specifications before registering.

Registration closes two weeks before the class or training start date. The MCPPO program uses Blackboard®, an online learning platform, or other virtual platform, to host its online classes. Homework may be assigned to satisfy credit requirements. Blackboard or other virtual platform login information will be emailed to registrants two business days before a class starts.

All full day classes and electives begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. MCPPO trainings' start and end times vary. 

Each class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The MCPPO program does not offer a waitlist for classes that have been filled. If a class of interest has been filled, please use our OIG Bulletin sign-up form to get the latest news on MCPPO classes.

Note: We updated the MCPPO designation requirements and the application and renewal processes to make them more relevant and inclusive.

To obtain a designation, you must successfully complete all three of our core classes — Public Contracting Overview, Supplies and Services Contracting and Design and Construction Contracting. Other requirements apply. If you are interested in learning more about the MCPPO designation requirements and updates, you may want to attend a 30-minute information session entitled MCPPO Designation and Renewal Update.

Registration Forms

Pay and register online.

Download the MCPPO Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 Registration Form and mail in payment. 

MCPPO Designation and Designation Renewal Classes

PCO, SSC, DCC and MCPPO Designation Renewal Schedule

Class name	Dates
Public Contracting Overview	September 13, 14, 15, 2022 October 11, 12, 13, 2022 November 1, 2, 3, 2022 December 6, 7, 8, 2022 February 7, 8, 9, 2023 March 7, 8, 9, 2023 April 4, 5, 6, 2023 May 2, 3, 4, 2023 June 6, 7, 8, 2023
Design and Construction Contracting	November 30, 2022 - December 2, 2023
Design and Construction Contracting (Blended)	Part 1: October 24 - November 27 (Self-paced) Part 2: December 13, 2022 (1-day webinar) Part 1: January 9 - February 12 (Self-paced) Part 2: June 13, 2023 (1-day webinar) Part 1: February 13 - March 19 (Self-paced) Part 2: June 13, 2023 (1-day webinar) Part 1: March 20 - April 23 (Self-paced) Part 2: June 13, 2023 (1-day webinar) Part 1: April 24 - May 28 (Self-paced) Part 2: June 13, 2023 (1-day webinar)
Supplies and Services Contracting	September 19 - October 23 (Self-paced) November 28 - January 3 (Self-paced) February 13 - March 19 (Self-paced) April 24 - May 28 (Self-paced) June 5 - July 9 (Self-paced)
MCPPO Designation Renewal (Blended)	Part 1: September 19 - October 9 (Self-paced) Part 2: December 15, 2022 (1-day webinar) Part 1: October 17 - November 6 (Self-paced) Part 2: December 15, 2022 (1-day webinar) Part 1: November 14 - December 4 (Self-paced) Part 2: December 15, 2022 (1-day webinar) Part 1: January 30 - February 19 (Self-paced) Part 2: June 15, 2023 (1-day webinar) Part 1: March 20 - April 9 (Self-paced) Part 2: June 15, 2023 (1-day webinar) Part 1: May 1 - May 21 (Self-paced) Part 2: June 15, 2023 (1-day webinar) Part 1: May 22 - June 11 (Self-paced) Part 2: June 15, 2023 (1-day webinar)

Certification and Recertification Classes

School Project Designers and Owner's Project Managers and Charter School Certification

Class name	Dates
School Project Designers and Owner's Project Managers Certification	October 19, 20, 26, 27, 2022 March 14,15, 22, 23, 2023 May 10, 11, 17, 18, 2023
School Project Designers and Owner's Project Managers Recertification	October 25, 2022 March 21, 2023 May 9, 2023
Charter School Procurement	No session

MCPPO Electives

MCPPO Schedule of Electives

Class name	Dates
Advanced Topics	No session
Chapter 30B Exemptions and Exceptions	November 29, 2022 May 16, 2023
Chapter 30B Terms, Misconceptions and Practices	November 8, 2022 April 19, 2023
Construction Management at-Risk	September 28, 2022 April 13, 2023
Contract Administration	November 17, 2022 February 16, 2023
Cybersecurity 101	No session
Diversity and Inclusion in Procurement	No session
IFB and RFP Workshop	April 26, 2023
Prevailing Wisdom - Confronting Potential Pitfalls and Applying Solutions on Prevailing Wage/Public Construction Projects	No session
Procurement Fraud	October 18, 2022 June 14, 2023
Procurement Fraud Prevention for Local Housing Authorities	No session
Real Property Transactions Under M.G.L. c. 30B	September 12 - October 2  October 31 - November 20 January 9 - January 29  February 27 - March 19  May 8 - May 28
Running a Successful Procurement Office	No session
Spotlight on Schools	Part 1: February 14, 2023  Part 2: March 14, 2023 Part 3: April 11, 2023

MCPPO Training Webinars

The MCPPO program is offering training webinars on various topics about improving government and accountability. All trainings, although geared towards public employees and officials, are available to all interested parties including private sector employees, not-for-profit employees and members of the public.

MCPPO Schedule of Training Webinars

Class name	Dates
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Training Free Training	September 21, 2022  November 8, 2022 February 21, 2023 April 18, 2023 June 1, 2023
Boards and Commissions: Know Your Responsibilities	September 29, 2022 November 15, 2022 February 23, 2023 April 20, 2023
Chief Procurement Officer Responsibilities and Delegation Authority	October 20, 2022 May 9, 2023
Contract Administration Overview	January 18, 2023 April 25, 2023
Emergency Procurement	No session
Fraud Awareness Free Training	November 2, 2022 February 15, 2023
How to Detect Fraud in Financial Statements	November 16, 2022
How to Navigate an Investigation by an Oversight Agency	No session
IT Procurement: Hardware, Software and Cybersecurity	No session
MCPPO Designation and Renewal Update Webinar Free Training	October 26, 2022 November 22, 2023
Prevailing Wage Law Enforcement	No session
Preventing Common Frauds and Scams Free Training	June 20, 2023
Procurement Best Practices for Sewer Systems	No session
Procuring Legal Services and Working with Legal Counsel	No session
Promoting Procurement Diversity Using Chapter 30B	October 19, 2022 May 23, 2023
Public Building Project Procurement and Oversight Basics	October 14, 2022
Public Sector Ethics Free Training	November 30, 2022
Surplus Supply Disposition Practices Under Chapter 30B	September 15, 2022
Understanding Leadership	April 27, 2023
Vendor/Contractor Responsibility and Eligibility Determinations	No session
Whistleblowing: Knowing Your Rights and Setting Your Expectations	No session
Winter-Related Procurement	August 24, 2022

MCPPO Calendar

Fire Service Commission Approved Credits for MCPPO Classes

The MCPPO Program is pleased to announce that we now offer the Fire Service Commission approved credits for MCPPO classes to be used towards the fire chief credential. 

View and download the full list of classes and available credits. 

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Approved Credits for MCPPO Classes

The MCPPO Program is pleased to announce that we now offer AIA approved credits for MCPPO classes. 

View and download the full list of classes and available credits. 

DEP Drinking Water License Approved Credits for MCPPO Classes

The MCPPO Program is pleased to announce that we now offer DEP Drinking Water License approved credits for MCPPO classes. These classes are Board of Certification, Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities-Approved Operator Training.

View and download the full list of classes and available credits. 

Date published:	August 4, 2022
Last updated:	August 4, 2022