Registration and Class Information
Registration closes two weeks before the class or training start date. The OIG Academy 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.
Most full-day trainings begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at approximately 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Each class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The OIG Academy 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 OIG Academy classes. Note that when registering for a class, the OIG will add your email to its mailing list but will not share it with outside entities.
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 applicable, your municipality may be eligible for the One Free Designee program.
Additional Resources
MCPPO Designation and Designation Renewal Classes
| Class name | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $495 | |
| Design and Construction Contracting |
| $695 |
| Supplies and Services Contracting |
| $595 |
| MCPPO Designation Renewal |
| $495 |
Certification and Recertification Classes
| Class name | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| School Project Designers and Owner's Project Managers Certification (Virtual) |
| $1,350 |
| School Project Designers and Owner's Project Managers Recertification (Virtual) |
| $550 |
OIG Academy Electives
All electives are virtual.
| Class name | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Topics |
| $200 |
| Construction Management at Risk |
| $200 |
| Design and Construction Law Considerations |
| $200 |
| Making a Choice: Design-Bid-Build or Construction Management at Risk |
| $99 |
| Prequalification Under M.G.L. c. 149 |
| $99 |
| Public Building Project Procurement and Oversight Basics |
| $99 |
| Real Property Transactions |
| $200 |
OIG Academy Training Webinars
The OIG Academy 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.
| Class name | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Preparing for the Next Emergency Now (Free Virtual Training) |
| Free |
OIG Academy Advising Services
We offer advising services for our OIG Academy participants.
The OIG Academy advising services can help active and potential OIG Academy participants choose their classes and navigate the designation application and renewal requirements. Our advisors can also assist with choosing which OIG Academy 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.
Contact for OIG Academy Schedule and Class Information
| Date published: | August 4, 2022 |
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| Last updated: | August 27, 2024 |