Course

Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement

  • Date: 04/15/2025 - 04/16/2025
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM Eastern Time
  • End Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time
  • Hosted By: NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement
  • Instructor: Mr. William J. Tommie, Jr., CPPO
    Mr. William J. Tommie, Jr., CPPO
    — Phone: 770-686-1371 — Fax: 770-528-8428
    William J. (Joe) Tommie, CPPO, retired in 2020 after serving as Purchasing Director for Cobb County Government, GA for 8 years. Prior to moving to Georgia and county government, he served in Procurement Management positions for three South Carolina public-school districts for over 30 years. Joe has a BS Degree in Biology from Lander University and a Masters Degree in Personnel Services from Clemson University. A charter member of the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials, Joe served as both Vice President and President. He received the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Purchasing Manager of the Year Award in 2003, 2007, and 2016. In 2016, Joe was awarded Cobb County Government’s Silver Eagle Award for outstanding leadership.
  • Level: Advanced Practitioner
  • Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
  • Contact Hours: 16
  • CEUs: 1.6
Possessing proficient negotiation skills is paramount for personal growth within the procurement field. NIGP’s Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement is a comprehensive learning experience designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and expertise to navigate the complexities of cloud technology procurement effectively. This course will enhance your career by providing you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in cloud procurement, making you a valuable asset in the ever-evolving technology landscape. By mastering the intricacies of cloud procurement, you will be well-positioned to drive successful negotiations, ensure compliance, and effectively manage procurement projects from initiation to completion.
Pricing:
PriceCostBeginsEnds
Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement (Member: Standard)$465.0003/11/202504/08/2025
Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement (Non-Member: Standard)$565.00 04/08/2025
Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement (Member: Standard) $465.00
Specialization Certificate: Cloud Procurement (Non-Member: Standard) $565.00
(prices valid until Apr 8, 2025)
Spots available: 20

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the certificate, the certificate holder will be able to:

  • Acquire and review information needed to procure cloud services.
  • Develop the cloud solicitation to ensure requirements are met and risk is minimized.
  • Facilitate the cloud solicitation and negotiations to ensure risk is mitigated and the agreement is equitable.
  • Administer the cloud contract to ensure compliance and the successful completion of the project.
  • Prepare for the end of the cloud contract by planning the life cycle and minimizing downtime.

Intended Audience

This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:  

  • Mid-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as senior buyers, managers, directors, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.   

  • Non-procurement managers and supervisors who either provide procurement functions that support entity programs under delegated authority, or who already have a good understanding of basic procurement principles but wish to get more in-depth, hands-on training.   

  • Professionals who are employed by local governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly funded or created entities) who either serve within or manage the procurement function.  

  • Supplier managers and supervisors seeking to understand the public procurement function from a more in-depth holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.  

Completion Requirements

In order to successfully complete the NIGP Cloud Procurement Specialization Certificate, learners must:

  • Attend and participate in the entirety of the instructional event.
  • Complete the post-course evaluation survey available in Aspire.
  • Complete the final assessment examination with a score of 85% or higher.

Competency Alignment

NIGP’s Specialization Certificates require a strong foundation in the Public Procurement Competency Framework and are designed to be more advanced learnings.

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Payment Information

  • Register online with credit card
  • Register online and upload a Purchase Order
  • Register by fax and download the print & fax form

*FORM OF PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM FOR ORDER TO BE PROCESSED

Methods of Payment Accepted: Check (make checks payable to NIGP), Purchase Orders (via print and fax form or online), and Credit Cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express).

If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
12007 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 110
Reston, VA 20191

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Cancellation Policy

Registration and payment must be received 24 hours prior to the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability.  A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee will be given for cancellations made in writing 31+ days prior to the seminar date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. No refunds are given for cancellations received within 24 hours of the seminar start date. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only.  

Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuer's name and contact information in lieu of payment information. 

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