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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
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Virginia Contracting Associate Certification Program VCA Certification
Location: 1111 East Broad Street Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Email: [email protected] Start Time: 8:30 a.m. Exam:The certification exam is on the morning or afternoon of the 3rd day. Schedule: March 3-5, 2020 March 17-19, 2020 April 7-9, 2020 April 28-30, 2020 August 4-6, 2020 August 18-20, 2020 December 1-3, 2020 December 15-17, 2020
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Virginia Contracting Officer Certification Program VCO Certification
Location: 1111 East Broad Street Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Email: [email protected] Start Time: 8:30 a.m. except June 23rd & September 25th, Start 12:30p.m. Schedule: 1st Week June 10-12, 2020 Schedule: 2nd Week June 23-26, 2020 Exam Date: June 29-30, 2020 Schedule: 1st Week September 16-18, 2020 Schedule: 2nd Week Septermber 22-25, 2020 Exam Date: September 28-29, 2020
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Virginia Contract Masters Certification Program Day Program Certification Hours: 80 VCM Certification Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Email: [email protected] Start Time: Next Classes Will Be Held In 2021 Applications Due:
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Introduction to Negotiations Certification Hours: 7 Location: 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23229 Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Email: [email protected] Start Time: 8:30 a.m. Schedule: March 11, 2020 March 25, 2020 May 20, 2020 October 7, 2020  |
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VITA/DGS Basic IT Procurement for Executive Branch Agencies Certification Hours: 7 Location: 1111 East Broad Street Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Email: [email protected] Start Time: Schedule: TBD
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APSPM Review Certification Hours: 7 Location: 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23229 Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Email: [email protected] Start Time: 8:30 a.m. Schedule: April 1, 2020 August 12, 2020
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DGS Forum Schedule: November 15-18, 2020 Supplier Connect: November 17, 2020
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