Course

On Demand: Standardization

Name: On Demand: Standardization
Author: NIGP

Instructor: Online Learning
Online Learning
Phone: 800-367-6447 — Fax: 703-736-9644
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Level: Foundation
Format: On Demand
Contact Hours: 3
CEUs: 0.3

Focus Areas:

Planning and Analysis
Standardization

Mastering the skills of standardization, efficiency, commodities, and process development is crucial for enhancing procurement operations and achieving organizational objectives effectively. NIGP’s On Demand: Standardization is a self-paced, activity-based learning experience designed to support the identification and standardization of commodities for improved operational efficiency. By honing skills in stakeholder engagement, buy-in techniques, and leading a standardization team, participants can drive successful procurement projects and foster a culture of innovation within their organizations. This course equips professionals with a solid foundation level understanding essential for career growth in procurement and supply chain management. Sharpening these skills will not only enhance job performance but also open doors to new opportunities and advancements in the industry.

Pricing:

Member - On Demand: Standardization $115.00
Non-Member - On Demand: Standardization $165.00

Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Determine the benefits of standardization
Develop a standardization process
Identify possible candidates for standardization
Justify standardization vs. full open competition
Obtain buy-in from stakeholders
Determine who should be part of the standardization team

Intended Audience

This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics: 

Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.

Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.  
Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function. 
Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.

Completion Requirements

Complete all On-Demand content
Complete the final assessment examination with a score of 71% or higher

Competency Alignment

Get a Core Certificate: Foundations of Planning & Analysis by adding these competency modules:

Cost, Price, & Value Analysis

Requirements Planning & Understanding

Miscellaneous

Payment Information

Register online with credit card
Register online and upload a Purchase Order
Register by fax and download the print & fax form

*FORM OF PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM FOR ORDER TO BE PROCESSED

Methods of Payment Accepted: Check (make checks payable to NIGP), Purchase Orders (via print and fax form or online), and Credit Cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express).

If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
440 Monticello Avenue Suite 1802
PMB 63452
Norfolk, VA 23510