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 MA-IGO-TRAINING@mass.gov 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
Download the MCPPO Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 Registration Form and mail in payment.
MCPPO Designation and Designation Renewal Classes
Class name | Dates |
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Public Contracting Overview |
September 13, 14, 15, 2022 |
Design and Construction Contracting |
November 30, 2022 - December 2, 2023 |
Design and Construction Contracting (Blended) |
Part 1: October 24 - November 27 (Self-paced) Part 1: January 9 - February 12 (Self-paced) Part 1: February 13 - March 19 (Self-paced) Part 1: March 20 - April 23 (Self-paced) Part 1: April 24 - May 28 (Self-paced) |
Supplies and Services Contracting |
September 19 - October 23 (Self-paced) |
MCPPO Designation Renewal (Blended) |
Part 1: September 19 - October 9 (Self-paced) Part 1: October 17 - November 6 (Self-paced) Part 1: November 14 - December 4 (Self-paced) Part 1: January 30 - February 19 (Self-paced) Part 1: March 20 - April 9 (Self-paced) Part 1: May 1 - May 21 (Self-paced) Part 1: May 22 - June 11 (Self-paced) |
Certification and Recertification Classes
Class name | Dates |
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School Project Designers and Owner's Project Managers Certification |
October 19, 20, 26, 27, 2022 |
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 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 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.
Contact
Phone
Online
Address
Room 1311
Boston, MA 02108
Date published: | August 4, 2022 |
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Last updated: | August 4, 2022 |
Related
- Learn more about the OIG's MCPPO program
- Read general MCPPO frequently-asked questions
- View FAQs for MCPPO designations, OPMs and designers, and charter schools officials
- Review the MCPPO terms of use and attendance policy
- View the MCPPO Online Class Technical Specifications
- Watch our YouTube videos about principles of good government