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The Maryland Procurement Academy (MDPA) provides training and performance support resources for Maryland’s procurement professionals, as well as vendors and suppliers seeking to do business with the State of Maryland.
In addition to content, resources, and educational materials, the MDPA develops training, delivered by certified instructors, aiming to enhance efficiencies, ensure ethical behaviors, develop quality personnel, and support Maryland procurement for everyone.
The MDPA serves two distinct audiences, each of which support their own unique areas of focus. Select one of the paths below to learn more about available training, resources, and helpful information.
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MDPA Certification Programs
The MDPA develops and offers certification programs for Maryland procurement professionals. Delivered by certified instructors and built from a balanced curriculum, the courses and training modules included with each certification program provide public procurement professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ability to conduct effective, efficient, and transparent procurement in and for the State of Maryland.
Certified Maryland Procurement Associate (CMPA)
The CMPA program is the first tier of the MDPA’s certification series and Procurement Officer career path, designed for those starting their procurement careers or working closely with procurement. It covers the foundational aspects of State procurement, including small procurement, ethics, procurement methods, awarding, eProcurement , contract management, market research, scope of work, and the State’s Corporate Purchasing Card (CPC) program. The CMPA is also a prerequisite for the Certified Maryland Procurement Officer program. To register, (1) complete the MDPA Enrollment Form, and (2) add your information to the CMPA Program Enrollment List.
* List of Certified Maryland Procurement Associates.
Maryland Contract Monitoring Basics (MCM Basics)
MCM Basics serves as the first tier program of the MDPA’s certification series in contract monitoring, designed for those seeking to learn about the foundational concepts and fundamentals of contract monitoring in Maryland. It defines the key roles and responsibilities that drive successful contract management as a function; discusses contract planning and crafting quality requirements; and identifies the role and influence of contract monitoring within the broader public procurement process, as well as that of the State and its taxpayers. To register, (1) complete the MDPA Enrollment Form, and (2) add your information to the MCM Basics Program Enrollment List.
Certified Maryland Procurement Officer (CMPO)
Founded in 2020, the Certified Maryland Procurement Officer (CMPO) program is the primary credentialing path for officers and managers in the State of Maryland’s Procurement Career Group. It builds on the CMPA program, with a focus on State procurement law, competitive bidding, project management, and other key procurement competencies. Participants must be confirmed staff in the Procurement Career Group and have successfully completed the CMPA program. To register, (1) complete the MDPA Enrollment Form, and (2) add your information to the CMPO Program Enrollment List.
* List of Certified Maryland Procurement Officers.