The Maryland Public Purchasing Association, Inc., (MPPA) is dedicated to advancing the professional goals of its members and other individuals who may be seeking a career in public procurement. Many educational opportunities are available to advance the professional goals of individuals in, or seeking a career in, public procurement, thereby increasing their competency, enhancing their career opportunities and improving the quality of their professional life.

MPPA has funds available to help members with their education through scholarships and reimbursement.

The Zemansky Scholarship was established to provide financial aid for courses, programs, and seminars related to public procurement, contracting, materials management, inventory control, specifications development, contract administration, contract negotiations and other related subjects.

Certification Examination Reimbursement is available for members in an effort to further promote the objectives of the MPPA, by offering reimbursement to MPPA members in good standing who successfully achieve CPPO, CPPB or C.P.M. certification.

Preparing for the CPPO Exam: A review

May 29 - 30, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WSSC - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Room LK120
14501 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
[ register for this event ]

Fees for this event:

Non-members:   $525.00
Chapter Only Member:   $525.00
National Members:   $385.00
Chapter & National Member:   $385.00

Recertification points: 2

Deadline for registration and payment is May 12, 2008. All registration for MPPA courses is now done online. You will receive an online receipt when you register, which is your confirmation. Registrants will receive notification if the course is cancelled. Please contact Education Chair Sylvia Jacobs at (301) 600-6804 or sjacobs@fredco-md.net with questions about this course or the Education Calendar.  

Please make checks payable to and issue purchase orders to MPPA, FEIN #522095389, and mail to - Donita Hood, 3833 Arbutus Avenue, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. 

Course instructor is Mary "Jane" Lopez, CPPO. A complete course description is available on the NIGP website - http://www.nigp.org/

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Preparing for the CPPB Exam: A review

Fri, May 30, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WSSC - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Room LK120
14501 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
[ register for this event ]

Fees for this event:

Non-members:   $250.00
Chapter Only Member:   $250.00
National Members:   $185.00
Chapter & National Member:   $185.00

Recertification points: 1

Deadline for registration and payment is May 12, 2008. All registration for MPPA courses is now done online. You will receive an online receipt when you register, which is your confirmation. Registrants will receive notification if the course is cancelled. Please contact Education Chair Sylvia Jacobs at (301) 600-6804 or sjacobs@fredco-md.net with questions about this course or the Education Calendar.  

Please make checks payable to and issue purchase orders to MPPA, FEIN #522095389, and mail to - Donita Hood, 3833 Arbutus Avenue, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. 

Course instructor is Mary "Jane" Lopez, CPPO. A complete course description is available on the NIGP website - http://www.nigp.org/

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Sourcing in the Public Sector

Jun 4 - 6, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Blvd., Scott Center - Room T317
Westminster, MD 21157
[ register for this event ]

Fees for this event:

Non-members:   $775.00
Chapter Only Member:   $775.00
National Members:   $600.00
Chapter & National Member:   $600.00

Recertification points: 3

Deadline for registration and payment is May 13, 2008. All registration for MPPA courses is now done online. You will receive an online receipt when you register, which is your confirmation. Registrants will receive notification if the course is cancelled. Please contact Education Chair Sylvia Jacobs at (301) 600-6804 or sjacobs@fredco-md.net with questions about this course or the Education Calendar.  

Please make checks payable to and issue purchase orders to MPPA, FEIN #522095389, and mail to - Donita Hood, 3833 Arbutus Avenue, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. 

Course instructor is Myra Smith, CPPB. A complete course description is available on the NIGP website - http://www.nigp.org/

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jul 10 - 11, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Blvd., Scott Center - Room T315
Westminster, MD 21157
[ register for this event ]

Fees for this event:

Non-members:   $525.00
Chapter Only Member:   $525.00
National Members:   $385.00
Chapter & National Member:   $385.00

Recertification points: 2

Deadline for registration and payment is June 18, 2008. All registration for MPPA courses is now done online. You will receive an online receipt when you register, which is your confirmation. Registrants will receive notification if the course is cancelled. Please contact Education Chair Sylvia Jacobs at (301) 600-6804 or sjacobs@fredco-md.net with questions about this course or the Education Calendar.  

Please make checks payable to and issue purchase orders to MPPA, FEIN #522095389, and mail to - Donita Hood, 3833 Arbutus Avenue, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. 

Course instructor is Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM. A complete course description is available on the NIGP website - http://www.nigp.org/

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Fundamentals of Leadership and Management

Jul 21 - 22, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Blvd., Scott Center - Room T317
Westminster, MD 21157
[ register for this event ]

Fees for this event:

Non-members:   $525.00
Chapter Only Member:   $525.00
National Members:   $385.00
Chapter & National Member:   $385.00

Recertification points: 2

Deadline for registration and payment is June 27, 2008. All registration for MPPA courses is now done online. You will receive an online receipt when you register, which is your confirmation. Registrants will receive notification if the course is cancelled. Please contact Education Chair Sylvia Jacobs at (301) 600-6804 or sjacobs@fredco-md.net with questions about this course or the Education Calendar.  

Please make checks payable to and issue purchase orders to MPPA, FEIN #522095389, and mail to - Donita Hood, 3833 Arbutus Avenue, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. 

Course instructor is John J. Zeyer, CPPO, CPPB. A complete course description is available on the NIGP website - http://www.nigp.org/

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Inventory & Warehouse Management

Sep 8 - 9, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
14501 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 21707
[ register for this event ]

Fees for this event:

Non-members:   $525.00
Chapter Only Member:   $525.00
National Members:   $385.00
Chapter & National Member:   $385.00

Recertification points: 2

Deadline for registration and payment is August 15, 2008. All registration for MPPA courses is now done online. You will receive an online receipt when you register, which is your confirmation. Registrants will receive notification if the course is cancelled. Please contact Education Chair Sylvia Jacobs at (301) 600-6804 or sjacobs@fredco-md.net with questions about this course or the Education Calendar.  

Please make checks payable to and issue purchase orders to MPPA, FEIN #522095389, and mail to - Donita Hood, 3833 Arbutus Avenue, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. 

The instructor for this course is Jennie E. Readey, CPPO, CPPB. A complete course description is available on the NIGP website - http://www.nigp.org/

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Effective Management of Construction Contracts

Wed, Sep 17, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Blvd., Scott Center - Room T317
Westminster, MD 21157
[ register for this event ]

Fees for this event:

Non-members:   $250.00
Chapter Only Member:   $250.00
National Members:   $185.00
Chapter & National Member:   $185.00

Recertification points: 1

Deadline for registration and payment is August 26, 2008. All registration for MPPA courses is now done online. You will receive an online receipt when you register, which is your confirmation. Registrants will receive notification if the course is cancelled. Please contact Education Chair Sylvia Jacobs at (301) 600-6804 or sjacobs@fredco-md.net with questions about this course or the Education Calendar.  

Please make checks payable to and issue purchase orders to MPPA, FEIN #522095389, and mail to - Donita Hood, 3833 Arbutus Avenue, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. 

Course instructor is Darin L. Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M. A complete course description is available on the NIGP website - http://www.nigp.org/

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Contract Administration

Oct 1 - 3, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
14501 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 21707
[ register for this event ]

Fees for this event:

Non-members:   $775.00
Chapter Only Member:   $775.00
National Members:   $600.00
Chapter & National Member:   $600.00

Recertification points: 3

Deadline for registration and payment is September 9, 2008. All registration for MPPA courses is now done online. You will receive an online receipt when you register, which is your confirmation. Registrants will receive notification if the course is cancelled. Please contact Education Chair Sylvia Jacobs at (301) 600-6804 or sjacobs@fredco-md.net with questions about this course or the Education Calendar.  

Please make checks payable to and issue purchase orders to MPPA, FEIN #522095389, and mail to - Donita Hood, 3833 Arbutus Avenue, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. 

A complete course description is available on the NIGP website - http://www.nigp.org/

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