Educational Opportunities

When you sign up with NIGP for a  class, a percentage of the class fees go back to the chapter! Not just for hosted classes anymore!

NEW Learning Giveback Program, allows ALL chapters to earn revenue for individuals who register for NIGP hosted courses and choose their chapter affiliate during the registration process.  NIGP will pay each chapter on a quarterly basis 5% of the gross revenue for each individual registrant who identified their chapter at the time of registration. 

Chapters who host courses will continue to earn 10% of the gross revenue for each confirmed course, paid after the course concludes.

Columbia Chapter is hosting the following courses this year. Click on the course title to go to the NIGP website and register.

NIGP Course Offerings:

NIGP offers a wide-range of learning experiences ranging from 1/2 day to 3 days. In addition, our 2, 4 & 7 week courses allow you to study on your own and then come together with peers and an NIGP instructor to discuss concepts in detail. Our courses come in various delivery formats: Virtual Instructor-Led, In-Person and On-Demand.  Choose your course and choose what format works best for you!

https://www.nigp.org/learning/all-courses

Webinars:

None at this time.

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PSU Center for Executive and Professional Education:

Construction Contracting Certificate Program

This program is designed for individuals in the public construction contracting arena. Series of 4 classes offered each year at Portland State University. The first class is a foundational course that provides an overview of the construction contracting process — including a short history of construction contracting and its associated rules — for anyone in or interested in the public or private construction contracting arena. Instructors will cover what types of projects are included in construction and renovation, the basic structures of prime contracts and subcontracts, and provide overviews of bidding and contracting statutes and rules. In addition, students will explore how legislation has impacted the field, including the establishment of prevailing wage rates that cover contracts. For more information see website. https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/construction-contracting-course-schedule.

NOTE:  While the PSU courses are not NIGP sponsored classes, they may be eligible as class credit towards CPPO or CPPB certification or recertification.  If you plan to apply these classes towards credits, refer to the UPPCC information for the required class information you will need to submit to qualify for class credit.

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