Professional Development (PD)
We hope you can join us!
NISCL BC is pleased to offer a variety of professional development opportunities throughout the year. Next up is “Drafting a Statement of Work”! For more information check our calendar or see the full list, below.
Contract Management Strategies for Success
Join us for half day webinars on Contract Management Strategies for Success September 30, October 1, October 7, and October 8. These workshops will count for 10 CPD points and will be held from 6:00AM PDT to 9:30AM PDT // 9:00 AM ET - 12:30 PM ET each day.
Organizations in both the public and private sectors are facing increasing pressure to reduce costs and improve financial and operational performance. This course is designed for anyone involved in creating, understanding, administering or managing contracts.
These sessions will be taught by Debby Shapero Propp, who is a commercial lawyer with a focus on procurement, technology and health law and has provided legal services in the private, public and broader public sectors for over 25 years.
Early Bird Registration until August 30, 2024
Members - $895.50 + Tax, Insider - $1,065.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $1,165.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $995.00 + Tax, Insider - $1,195.50 + Tax, Non-Member - $1,295.00 + Tax
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How to Choose the Best Incoterms
Looking for more Professional Development Opportunities? Look no further. Join NISCL BC on Wednesday, October 9, for a Webinar on How to Choose the Best Incoterms with Annette Rowan.
By taking this course, you will walk away with a better understanding of each term, its use cases, when it should be determined, and how and at what point within a shipment’s journey the onus of responsibility transfers.
If you are a buyer, shipper, importer, or exporter responsible for your company’s or customers’ customs documentation or need points for your professional designation, then this is for you!
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Public Sector Live Chat with OECM: Technology and Tools for Streamlining Procurement Processes and Administration
Join us for a Public Sector Live Chat on October 24 2024 at 1:00 PM PDT // 4:00 PM ET.
Here’s why you should attend:
Network with Top Experts: Connect with leading professionals from McMaster University, Niagara College, and more. This is your chance to interact directly with experts and gain valuable industry connections.
Explore the Latest Tools and Technologies: Discover how AI, automation, and new technologies are revolutionizing procurement processes. Learn strategies to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Moderated by: Dan Munshaw, Business Development Advisor, OECM
Panelists Include:
Angelo DiLettera, Director, Strategic Procurement, McMaster University
Marina McLaughlan, Manager of Procurement & Distribution, Waterloo Region District School Board
Mike Pasquale, Associate Director, Strategic Procurement, Niagara College
Dennis Silva, Chief Procurement Officer, BCNET
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and enhance your procurement skills—all at no cost. Reserve your spot today and join us for an engaging and educational session!
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Contract Fundamentals and Negotiations
Join us on October 28 and October 29 for a workshop on Contract Fundamentals and Negotiations from 1:00 PM ET - 4:30 PM ET // 10:00 AM PDT - 1:30 PM PDT. This course will be led by Debby Shapero Propp and worth 5 CPD Points.
This course has been designed for anyone involved in creating, understanding or responsible for developing or working with contracts and undertaking negotiations for their organization. If you are looking for a hybrid course on updated contract fundamentals and negotiations – this is the course.
Cost:
Early Bird Registration until September 23, 2024
Members - $625.50 + Tax, Insider - $805.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $895.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $695.00 + Tax, Insider - $895.00 + Tax, Non-Member - $995.00 + Tax
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Capital Equipment Procurement and Contracting
Join us on November 5, 6, 12, and 13 for a webinar on Capital Equipment Procurement and Contracting. This session will be held virtually on from 10:00-1:30 PM PDT // 1:00-4:30 PM ET each day.
If you want to address ways to improve capital equipment procurement and contracting in your organization, this interactive course will have something to offer you. This interactive course will assist you in dealing with your day-to-day capital equipment procurement and contracting issues.
Early Bird Registration until October 5, 2024
Members - $895.50 + Tax, Insider - $1,065.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $1,165.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $995.00 + Tax, Insider - $1,195.50 + Tax, Non-Member - $1,295.00 + Tax
CPD Points: 10
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Information Technology Procurement and Related Contracting
Join us on November 27, 28, and December 4, 5 for a webinar on Information Technology Procurement and Related Contracting. This event will be held virtually from 10:00-1:30 PDT // 1:30-4:30 ET.
If you want to address ways to improve IT procurement in your organization and to start understanding IT contracting, whether in the public or private sector, this course including interactive exercises will have something to offer you. This course is designed for anyone involved in creating, understanding or responsible for IT procurement, contracting and licensing.
Early Bird Registration until October 22, 2024
Members - $895.50 + Tax, Insider - $1,065.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $1,165.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $995.00 + Tax, Insider - $1,195.50 + Tax, Non-Member - $1,295.00 + Tax
CPD Points: 10
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Canadian Construction Procurement
Join us for a webinar on Canadian Construction Procurement on September 18 and 19 at 10:00 AM PDT - 2:00 PM PDT // 1:00 PM ET - 5:00 PM ET on zoom.
This workshop will provide an overview of the project and procurement models used in construction, the procurement processes, an evaluation of the contracting options and trends emerging for the future for construction in Canada.
The course is led by Paul Saunders, MBA, BA is a leader in public and private procurement with deep roots and experience in Canadian Construction Procurement. As a consultant, Mr. Saunders works to find opportunities that promote the use of technology to make procurement more efficient, transparent and effective for organizations.
Early Bird Registration until August 18, 2024
Members - $535.50 + Tax, Insider - $705.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $805.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $595.00 + Tax, Insider - $795.00 + Tax, Non-Member - $895.00 + Tax
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Drafting a Statement of Work
Join us on September 16 and 17 on Zoom for a course on Drafting a Statement of Work. It will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM PDT // 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET. This course is designed for anyone involved in creating, understanding, implementing or responsible for drafting or using a Statement of Work.
Debby Shapero Propp is the course instructor who is a commercial lawyer with a focus on procurement, technology and health law and has provided legal services in the private, public and broader public sectors for over 25 years. Debby both provides advice on challenging procurement initiatives and major group procurements and develops and implements procurement processes and related agreements. Debby acts for her clients in major technology acquisitions and negotiations.
Early Bird Registration until August 16, 2023
Members - $607.50 + Tax, Insider - $777.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $877.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $675.00 + Tax, Insider - $875.00 + Tax, Non-Member - $975.00 + Tax
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Advancing the Business Case for Net Zero Procurement
Join us for 3 half-day workshops on August 14, 15, and 20 on Zoom from 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM ET to 1:00 PM PDT / 2:00 PM ET on Advancing the Business Case for Net Zero Procurement.
Earn 7 CPD Points!
Our session leader is Minto Roy, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Social Print Paper Ltd. & Sugar Sheet Paper.
This session will review and provide:
Customized communications, real-world Q@A and case studies that elevate supply chain’s capacity to advance & leverage the business case for Net-Zero Procurement.
Transformative RFP and RFQ language and strategies that ensure competitive bids incentivize products and services that align with organizational ESG and Net-Zero Policy objectives.
Innovative strategies that ensure successful bids and supply partners measurably advance products and services that align with organizational policies during contract term.
Net-Net Pricing Strategies that ensure emission reduction policies are accurately reflected & represented when reviewing supply chain partners, products, and services.
Regular Registration
Member - $695 + Tax, Insider - $895 + Tax, Non-Member - $995 + Tax
All-Access Subscription Program Pricing
No Cost (Already included in subscription program)
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Update on Trade Agreements, plus New Labour Laws
Join us for a Professional Development Workshop on Update on Trade Agreements, plus New Labour Laws with Christian Sivière, which will be held virtually on Zoom on August 13, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET.
In order to tackle the new normal of our post-pandemic world, its new challenges, risks and opportunities, and with supply chains getting more complex, it is essential to stay abreast of changes and best practices that will help us develop stronger supplier and customer relationships, while increasing both our resilience and our competitiveness. Take away: taking this online course will provide you the tools to be more empowered when dealing with suppliers, customers, service providers and government agencies involved in your international supply chain.
Early Bird Registration - Before July 13 2024
Member: $220.50 + Tax, Insider: $265.50 + Tax, Non-Member: $292.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member: $245.00 + Tax, Insider: $295.00 + Tax, Non-Member: $325.00 + Tax
Corporate Price: 20% off for a team of 4 and customized pricing for a team of 5 or above. Please contact Gagan Dhaliwal at gdhaliwal@scmao.ca
All-Access Subscription Program Pricing: No Cost
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Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI
Join us for the Emotinoal Intelligence in the Age of AI Workshop with Sandy Chalkoun on Zoom on July 31 and August 1st for two half day workshops!
Earn 5 CPD Points.
This course will focus on EQ skills which will enhance your ability to communicate effectively, make good decisions, handle conflict, be a team player, respond to change well, handle stress better, and improve your life.
Regular Registration
Member: $695 + tax
Insider: $795 + tax
Non-Member: $995 + tax
Corporate Price: 15% off for a team of 4 and customized pricing for a team of 5 or above. Please contact Alisha Seguin at aseguin@niscl.ca
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Identifying and Managing Procurement Risks
Join us for a Professional Development workshop on Identifying and Managing Procurement Risks with Umesh Kalia CSCMP, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. This workshop will be held virtually on:
July 16, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
July 17, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
July 23, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
July 24, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
This workshop will show you how to achieve those targets and provide you with comprehensive understanding of different types of risks at each stage of the procurement process. It will provide you with risk mitigation strategies, case studies, checklists and best practices.
Early Bird Registration until June 11, 2023
Members - $895.50 + Tax, Insider - $1,065.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $1,165.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $995.00 + Tax, Insider - $1,195.50 + Tax, Non-Member - $1,295.00 + Tax
Corporate Price: 20% off for a team of 4 and customized pricing for a team of 5 or above. Please contact Gagan Dhaliwal at gdhaliwal@scmao.ca
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Information Technology Procurement and Related Contracting
Join us for a Professional Development Workshop on Information Technology Procurement and Related Contracting with Debby Shapero Propp, which will be held virtually on Zoom.
June 17 - 10:00AM - 1:30PM PST / 1:00PM - 4:30PM ET
June 18 - 10:00AM - 1:30PM PST / 1:00PM - 4:30PM ET
June 24 - 10:00AM - 1:30PM PST / 1:00PM - 4:30PM ET
June 25 - 10:00AM - 1:30PM PST / 1:00PM - 4:30PM ET
Information Technology (IT) procurement can be complex, covers a broad range of IT acquisitions and is often associated with a relatively high failure rate. Whether you are procuring off-the-shelf software or a customized IT system/software, this interactive 2-day course will provide you with strategies to improve your IT procurement and contracting practices and avoid the most common pitfalls.
Early Bird Registration until May 17, 2024
Members - $895.50 + Tax, Insider - $1,065.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $1,165.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $995.00 + Tax, Insider - $1,195.50 + Tax, Non-Member - $1,295.00 + Tax
All-Access Subscription Program Pricing: No Cost
Corporate Price: 20% off for a team of 4 and customized pricing for a team of 5 or above. Please contact Gagan Dhaliwal at gdhaliwal@scmao.ca
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Project Management for Supply Chain Professionals
Join us for a Workshop Series on Project Management for Supply Chain Professionals with Simon Brown, which will be held virtually on Zoom.
June 5, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
June 6, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
June 12, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
June 13, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
As a project leader, project team participant, sponsor, or key stakeholder, attend this workshop to learn about project and program management approaches that exceed expectations and the related soft skills required to take your discipline to the next level!
Early Bird Registration until May 5, 2024
Members - $895.50 + Tax, Insider - $1,065.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $1,165.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $995.00 + Tax, Insider - $1,195.50 + Tax, Non-Member - $1,295.00 + Tax
Corporate Price: 20% off for a team of 4 and customized pricing for a team of 5 or above. Please contact Alisha Seguin at aseguin@scmao.ca
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Service Contracting and Outsourcing
Join us for a Workshop on Service Contracting and Outsourcing with Debby Shapero Propp which will be held virtually on Zoom.
May 28 - 6:00AM - 9:30AM PST / 9:00AM - 12:30PM EST
May 29 - 6:00AM - 9:30AM PST / 9:00AM - 12:30PM EST
June 4 - 6:00AM - 9:30AM PST / 9:00AM - 12:30PM EST
June 5 - 6:00AM - 9:30AM PST / 9:00AM - 12:30PM EST
The course will focus on establishing and reviewing the service contract and outsourcing contract and includes a one-by-one review of contractual provisions unique to service contracts. If you want to address ways to improve contracting for the services that your organization requires, move forward in outsourcing plans and mitigate risk, whether in the public or private sector, this course, including interactive exercises, will have something to offer you.
Early Bird Registration until April 28, 2024
Members - $895.50 + Tax, Insider - $1,065.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $1,165here.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $995.00 + Tax, Insider - $1,195.50 + Tax, Non-Member - $1,295.00 + Tax
All-Access Subscription Program Pricing: No Cost
Corporate Price: 20% off for a team of 4 and customized pricing for a team of 5 or above. Please contact Gagan Dhaliwal at gdhaliwal@scmao.ca
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Supply Chain Analytics for Business Results
Join us for a Workshop Series on Supply Chain Analytics for Business Results with Dr. Prashanth H Southekal which will be held virtually on Zoom. Sessions will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 AM PST - 2:00 PM PST / 1:00PM ET - 5:00PM ET betwen March 23 2024 and June 25 2024.
This training is designed for experienced Supply Chain Professionals and builds on one’s technical and managerial competencies. Participants will learn real life examples on how data analytics can be applied to various areas of supply chain from transportation, facilities, inventory, information, and procurement. This training has a strong focus on the application of data and insights for supply chain business performance.
Early Bird Registration until April 23, 2024
Members - $895.50 + Tax, Insider - $1,065.50 + Tax, Non-Members - $1,165.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $995.00 + Tax, Insider - $1,195.50 + Tax, Non-Member - $1,295.00 + Tax
Corporate Price: 20% off for a team of 4 and customized pricing for a team of 5 or above. Please contact Gagan Dhaliwal at gdhaliwal@niscl.ca
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Professional Services Procurement
Join us for a Workshop on Professional Services Procurement with Paul Saunders, MBA, BA, which will be held virtually on Zoom.
May 15, 2024 - 10:00AM - 2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
May 16, 2024 - 10:00AM -2:00PM PST / 1:00PM - 5:00PM ET
This one-day workshop will provide an overview for building the framework, methodologies, strategies and tools required to procure professional services for your organization. During the workshop, you will be provided an overview of how to procure professional services, a detailed review of contracting best practices for services, an assessment of the supplier transition process, and how to optimize the SRM engagement with service providers.
Early Bird Registration until April 15, 2024
Members - $607.50 + Tax, Insider - $777.50 + Tax, and Non-Members - $877.50 + Tax
Regular Registration
Member - $675.00 + Tax, Insider - $875.00 + Tax, Non-Member - $975.00 + Tax
Corporate Price: 20% off for a team of 4 and customized pricing for a team of 5 or above. Please contact Gagan Dhaliwal at gdhaliwal@scmao.ca