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MCPPO Designation

Widely recognized certification in Massachusetts public procurement law

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The OIG Academy

The OIG Academy provides practical, real-world training for government professionals and nonprofit and vendor employees involved in government projects, and promotes excellence in public procurement, sound governance, and the protection of public funds and assets.

Who We Serve

Procurement officials and staff
Superintendents and school business officials and staff
Public works directors and staff
Housing authority officials and staff
Architects and engineers performing public projects
Auditors and compliance staff
Department heads, contracting officers, and department staff
Nonprofit employees
Vendors doing business with the Commonwealth and local government
Members of the public

What We Offer

The OIG Academy maintains a broad curriculum that includes both general and specialized classes and training for public and private employees. The OIG Academy’s classes and training range from beginner-level classes about public procurement to more advanced topics including cybersecurity, design and construction planning, and diversity and inclusion in procurement.

The cornerstone of the program is the MCPPO Designation, which is a widely recognized credential signifying an expertise in basic Massachusetts public procurement practices. Municipal job postings often require MCPPO Designation.

Recipients of an MCPPO Designation successfully complete three required courses and pass examinations.

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Registration and Payment

The OIG Academy operates on a trimester schedule – Spring (January – June), Summer (July – August), Fall (September – December). Course schedules are released at least four weeks prior to the start of a new trimester.

Access the OIG Academy Course Catalog to register and pay for classes. Courses are offered on a first come, first served basis and payment must be received at the time of registration. Waitlists are only available for our free webinars.

We accept Credit/Debit, P-Card, or E-Check. Payments are processed through a third-party payor system, nCourt. You will receive a receipt via email from nCourt.

If you are having trouble processing a payment, verify the payor’s name and address match the name and address of the card holder. If you need support, contact the nCourt support line to discuss your options at 877-352-8560.

Registration and Payment FAQs

Watch the video below for instructions on how to register and pay for a course.

If you can’t attend, drop the course in your OIG Academy dashboard before it begins. For paid courses, you may request a refund, transfer to another course in the same semester, or transfer your spot to someone else. Seats are limited, so please drop the class as soon as you know you cannot attend so others can enroll.

Log into your OIG Academy Dashboard account.
Select “Request Drop” on the left-hand side.
Click “Request New Drop.”
Follow the prompts.

Note: For Transfer Requests, submit a new registration form for your preferred course and await approval. You may disregard the payment email.

Always log in through your OIG Academy dashboard account. If you’re idle for over 90 minutes after a course ends, the OIG Academy Learning Management System may time out and require you to log in again. If you’ve followed all instructions and still can’t access your account, contact us at [email protected].

OIG Academy Accreditations Information

The OIG Academy maintains accreditation with several organizations and teaches procurement, contracting, fraud awareness, ethics and governance.

Provider Number: 1029

Class Title	Level	LUs Awarded*
Design and Construction Contracting (Self-paced)	Introductory	18.5
School Project Designer’s and Owner’s Project Managers Certification	Introductory	24.5
School Project Designer’s and Owner’s Project Managers Recertification	Intermediate	6
Construction Management at Risk	Intermediate	5.5
Story of a Building	TBD	TBD

*LUs qualify for the elective credit category.

Additional Resources

AIA Continuing Education website

The OIG Academy offers Fire Service Commission approved credits for OIG Academy classes to be used towards the fire chief credential.

FCC/FCRC Approval Number	Class Title	FCC/FCRC Awarded Points
CR130	Contract Administration	4
CR131	Design and Construction Contracting	15
CR135	MCPPO Designation Renewal	7
CR132	Emergency Procurement	1
CR133	How to Navigate an Investigation by an Oversight Agency	1
CR134	IFB and RFP Workshop	6
CR136	Prevailing Wisdom – Confronting Potential Pitfalls & Applying Solutions on Prevailing Wage/Public Construction Projects	5
CR137	Public Contracting Overview	10
CR138	Public Sector Ethics	1
CR139	Real Property Transactions Under M.G.L. c30B	3
CR140	Supplies and Services Contracting	10
CR141	Understanding Leadership	1
CR142	Vendor and Contractor Responsibility and Eligibility Determinations	2
CR31	Public Contracting Overview	9

All OIG Academy classes are eligible for Teaching Credit Hours (TCH).

Board File No.: BC-2021-3674

Class ID	Class Title	TCHs
DWT-2022-32-COVID19-32	Public Contracting Overview	2
DWT-2022-35-COVID19-35	Design and Construction Contracting	2
DWT-2022-34-COVID19-34	MCPPO Designation Renewal	2
DWT-2022-33-COVID19-33	Supplies and Services Contracting	2
DWT-2022- 48-COVID19- 32	Emergency Procurement	2
DWT-2022-49-COVID19-49	Procurement Best Practices for Sewer Systems	2
DWT-2022-50-COVID19-50	Public Sector Ethics	2
DWT-2022-51-COVID19-51	Contract Administration	6
DWT-2022-52-COVID19-52	Advanced Topics	2
DWT-2022-53-COVID19-53	IFB & RFP Workshop	2
DWT-2022-54-COVID19-54	Vendor/Contractor Responsibility and Eligibility Determinations	2

One Free Designee – Schools – DEADLINE June 30th

The One Free Designee – Schools program is available for any public school district, regional public school district, education collaborative and Horace Mann and Commonwealth charter schools and to those who are currently enrolled but have not yet completed the courses and continuing education credits to earn the MCPPO designation or renewal.

One Free Designee – Schools allows each public school district free tuition for the three classes, valued at $1,785, required for one employee to receive the MCPPO designation. Upon completion of the classes, an employee can apply for the MCPPO designation.

Applicants must be authorized by the Superintendent of Schools, Education Collaborative Executive Director or Charter School Leader. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We will regretfully reject any applications that do not meet these requirements.

Participants in the One Free Designee – Schools program must enroll by June 30, 2026.

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