OIG Bulletin, February 2021: Spring MCPPO Schedule Information

The MCPPO program is pleased to offer the following classes during the 2021 spring session.

All spring classes will be online. Additional information about classes (cost, credits earned, etc.) and registration forms are available on our spring registration form. Class registration closes two weeks before the class start date. Classes are filling up, so be sure to register soon. Please feel free to call [phone] or email us with any questions. Please note that class offerings are subject to change. We look forward to seeing you in class!

MCPPO Designation and Renewal Classes

Public Contracting Overview (PCO)	March 15, 16, 17 April 13, 14, 15 May 4, 5, 6
Design and Construction Contracting         Prerequisite: PCO	March 23, 24, 25 April 20, 21, 22
Supplies and Services Contracting Prerequisite: PCO	April 5 – June 6 May 25 – July 25
MCPPO Designation Renewal Prerequisite: Valid MCPPO Designation	May 25, 26

MCPPO Elective Classes

Cybersecurity 101: Addressing Threats to Local Government	March 9
Chapter 30B: Exemptions & Exceptions (NEW)	April 6
Invitations for Bids/Requests for Proposals Prerequisite: PCO	April 7
Running a Successful Procurement Office	April 8
Diversity & Inclusion in Procurement (NEW)	April 27
Charter School Procurement	April 28, 29
Contract Administration	May 18
Chapter 30B Terms, Misconceptions & Practices	May 20
Real Property Transactions under M.G.L. c. 30B	May 24 – June 27
Prevailing Wisdom—Confronting Potential Pitfalls and Applying Solutions on Prevailing Wage and Public Construction Projects Online	June 8
Spotlight on Schools	June 29

MSBA Classes

Certification for School Project Designers & Owner’s Project Managers (MSC)	June 9, 10, 16, 17
Recertification for School Project Designers & Owner’s Project Managers Prerequisite: MSC	March 18, June 3

Training Webinars

Project Management for Municipal Construction and Chapter 90 Projects (NEW)	March 9
Boards & Commissions: Know Your Responsibilities	March 20 (Saturday Morning)
Procurement Best Practices for Sewer Systems	March 30
Sustainable Procurement (NEW)	March 31
Fraud Awareness	April 21
How to Detect Fraud in Financial Statements (NEW)	April 29

 

Additional Resources

OIG Bulletin, February 2021, Vol. 2, #1