Course

On Demand: Procurement Jump Start Bundle

Name: On Demand: Procurement Jump Start Bundle
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: 18.5
CEUs: 1.8

Focus Areas:

NIGP’s Procurement Jump-Start is an introductory program developed for professionals who are new to public sector procurement.

With this completely on-demand experience, learners can set their own pace by accessing all Jump-Start lessons when and where it’s most convenient – all that’s needed is an online connection!

Jump-Start covers all the introductory topics and concepts public procurement professionals need to learn, including:

Basic overview of public contracting
Ethical standards and issues
Procurement’s value-added role to the entity
Guidance on the application of legal requirements
Processes included in the three phases of the procurement cycle
Overview of the four phases of the RFP process
Tasks required for effective contract management

Pricing:

Member - On Demand: Procurement Jump Start Bundle $249.00
Non-Member - On Demand: Procurement Jump Start Bundle $299.00

Objectives

Mission & Public Benefit (2 hours)
Legislation & Legal Environment (2 hours)
The Procurement Cycle: Planning Phase (30min)
The Procurement Cycle: Contract Administration Phase (30min)
The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase (30min)
Introduction to Contracts in Public Procurement (30min)
RFPs: From Start to Finish (4 hours)
Effective Contract Management (4 hours)
Effective Contract Formation (4 hours)
Bonus Module:
- Technology Fundamentals for Public Procurement (30min)

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.

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
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