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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 Cost: $420 / VCA Exam Cost: $50
Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exam:The certification exam is on the morning or afternoon of the 3rd day. Schedule: Febuary 5-7, 2019 Class 1 Febuary 26-28 2019 Class 2 April 30-May 2, 2019 May 7-9, 2019 May 21-23, 2019 August 6-8, 2019 August 20-22, 2019 October 1-2, 2019 December 3-4, 2019
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Virginia Contracting Officer Certification Program VCO Certification Cost: $1,260 VCO Exam Cost: $100
Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Class: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. except June 18th & September 17th, Start 12:30p.m. Schedule: 1st Week June 5-7, 2019 Schedule: 2nd Week June 18-21, 2019 Exam Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Schedule: 1st Week September 11-13, 2019 Schedule: 2nd Week September 17-20, 2019 Exam Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Virginia Contract Masters Certification Program Day Program Certification Hours: 80 VCM Certification Cost: $2,500 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: 1st Week March 18-21, 2019 Schedule: 2nd Week April 8-11, 2019 Applications Due: December 31, 2018
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VITA/DGS Basic IT Procurement for Executive Branch Agencies Certification Hours: 7 Cost: $ 140 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: August 28, 2019
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APSPM Review Certification Hours: 7 Cost: $ 140 Location: 1111 East Broad Street - 7th floor Phone #: 804-225-4058 (VIP) Class: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule: April 24, 2019 August 14, 2019
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DGS Forum Schedule: November 17-20, 2019
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Capital Area Purchasing Association | P.O. Box 26821 | Richmond, VA 23261 | E: info@capavirginia.org
