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The Virginia Institute of Procurement (VIP) operates under the auspices of the Department of General Services, Division of Purchases and Supply and delivers procurement education to public procurement professionals. VIP’s Virginia Contracting Officer Certification Program currently offers professional certification at three levels: • Virginia Contracting Associate Officer (VCA) • Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) • Virginia Contracting Master Program (VCM) Participation in the program is voluntary and open to employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia and employees of other public bodies who meet the eligibility criteria of the certification level they pursue. VIP also offers Continuing Education classes that satisfy the recertification hours required every five years for the certification programs above. |
Virginia Institute of Procurement
Virginia Contracting Associate Certification Program 3 Day Program / Certification Hours: 21
VCA Certification Cost: $400 / VCA Exam Cost: $50 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exam: Between 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Schedule: April 25-26, 2018 Exam: April 27, 2018 Schedule: July 11-12, 2018 Exam: July 13, 2018 Schedule: August 15-16, 2018 Exam: August 17, 2018 Schedule: November 28-29, 2018 Exam: November 30, 2018 Schedule: December 12-13, 2018 Exam: December 12-13, 2018 |
Virginia Contracting Associate VCA Plus 2 Day Program / Certification Hours: 14
VCA Plus Cost: $250 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: November 14-15, 2018 |
Virginia Contracting Officer Certification Program 7 Day Program / Certification Hours: 42
VCO Certification Cost: $1,000 / VCO Exam Cost: $100 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: 1st Week June 6-8, 2018 Schedule: 2nd Week June 19-22, 2018 Exam Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exam: June 25 or 26, 2018 Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: 1st Week August 1-3, 2018 Schedule: 2nd Week August 7-10, 2018 Exam Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exam: August 13 or 14, 2018 |
Virginia Contract Masters Certification Program Day Program Certification Hours: 80 VCM Certification Cost: $2,500 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor VCM Summit: Spring TBA Applications Due: December 31, 2018 Schedule: 2019 |
Contract Management Program Certification Hours: 14 Cost: $ 250 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: December 5-6, 2018 VITA/DGS Basic IT Procurement for Executive Branch Agencies Certification Hours: 7 Cost: $ 125 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: August 22, 2018 APSPM Review Certification Hours: 7 Cost: $ 125 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: May 2, 2018 Schedule: November 7, 2018 |
Capital Area Purchasing Association | P.O. Box 26821 | Richmond, VA 23261 | E: info@capavirginia.org