ART - E-Learning at a Bargain Price 2012

The document discusses the implementation of an e-learning system for training procurement professionals in Multnomah County. The county has developed a Basic Contracting module and is working on additional modules, including Unauthorized Purchase training. They are also transitioning existing PowerPoint training programs to the e-learning system. The implementation of the new ERP system has caused some delays in creating additional modules. The use of new technologies and free or low-cost tools allows for more flexible training options, including on-demand access to training content. Computer-based training allows for modular learning, where participants can stop and resume the course at any point. The document also mentions a "hybrid" approach, where electronic content is presented in a classroom setting with periodic discussions. Feedback from both classroom and online training has been positive, with a high completion rate among participants. The document emphasizes the importance of keeping up with evolving technologies and the benefits of visual elements in training materials. The department also plans to share their training content with other jurisdictions in the public purchasing tradition.