The knowledge gained through achieving your certificate will help you build a stronger partnership while providing you with a comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices and restrictions. The following competencies compose NIGP Supplier Essentials Certificate:
- Mission and Public Benefit
- Ethics, Integrity and Transparency
- Enabling Regulations and Compliance
- Legislation and Legal Environment
- Strategy - Social Responsibility Alignment
- Requirements Planning and Understanding
- Cost, Price and Value Analysis
- Standardization
- Sourcing and Contracting Methods
- Specification Development
- Evaluation Methods
- Negotiations
- Protests and Appeals
- International Procurements
- Contracting
- Debriefing