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Oregon Procurement Certification

Oregon Procurement Training Certification Standards

Read the DAS statewide procurement policy and procedure to learn about Oregon procurement certification requirements, or access any of these resources:

  • Review the FAQ to find out how the policy affects you.
  • View the certification guide to learn how to obtain Oregon certifications.
  • Terms are defined in the statewide procurement training procedure including: contact hours, Oregon public procurement training, other procurement-related training, procurement experience, and the Oregon procurement body of knowledge (OPBoK).
  • Read more about "other procurement-related training" and how to request approval. 
  • To apply for new certification or to renew current certification, click on the applicable title below and find the yellow "Apply" button at the top of the section contents.

Certification Requirements and Applications

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OPBC certification requirements
  • Complete 75 coursework contact hours:
  • Take and pass the OPBC test with a score of 80% or better. Prepare for the exam using the OPBC exam study guide.
  • Proof of at least one year of procurement experience.  Please submit your resume showing your work experience or a printout of your job history from Workday. This knowledge article can help you print your job history.
Contact hours must be completed within the last five years to be eligible for certification requirements.

OPBC recertification requirements
Complete 25 training contact hours from any procurement related source. Contact hours must be completed within the last five years to be eligible for recertification requirements and must include the annual DAS PS rules update briefing, or equivalent. With exception of the DAS PS rules update briefing, continuing education contact hours may be from any approved source.

Track your progress
Use this optional worksheet to help keep track of your courses and contact hours. This worksheet is provided for your personal use only - don't submit it with your application for certification or recertification.

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OPIC certification requirements
  • Complete 125 coursework contact hours:
  • Take and pass the OPIC test with a score of 80% or better. Prepare for the exam using the OPIC exam study guide.
  • Proof of a minimum of 3 years of procurement experience. Please submit your resume showing your work experience or a printout of your job history from Workday. This knowledge article can help you print your job history.
Contact hours must be completed within the last five years to be eligible for certification requirements.

OPIC recertification requirements
Complete 50 training contact hours from any procurement related source. Contact hours must be completed within the last five years to be eligible for recertification requirements and must include the annual DAS PS rules update briefing, or equivalent. With exception of the DAS PS rules update briefing, continuing education contact hours may be from any approved source.

Track your progress
Use this optional worksheet to help keep track of your courses and contact hours. This worksheet is provided for your personal use only - don't submit it with your application for certification or recertification.



​OPAC certification requirements
  • Complete 175 coursework contact hours:
  • Take and pass the OPAC test with a score of 80% or better. Prepare for the exam using the OPAC exam study guide.
  • Proof of a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience. Please submit your resume showing your work experience or a printout of your job history from Workday. This knowledge article can help you print your job history.
Contact hours must be completed within the last five years to be eligible for certification requirements.

OPAC recertification requirements
Complete 50 training contact hours from any procurement related source. Contact hours must be completed within the last five years to be eligible for recertification requirements and must include the annual DAS PS rules update briefing, or equivalent. With exception of the DAS PS rules update briefing, continuing education contact hours may be from any approved source.

Track your progress
Use this optional worksheet to help keep track of your courses and contact hours. This worksheet is provided for your personal use only - don't submit it with your application for certification or recertification.

Other Certificates

Contract Administration Training Certificate

This certificate is designed to meet the requirements of ORS 279A.159 for those who administer a public contract for a state contracting agency. This certificate has no expiration, and this training program replaces the Oregon Contract Administration Certificate (OCAC). View the Workday Learning description to learn more.


Questions?

Contact the Training Team
egsps.training@das.oregon.gov

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