Course Description:

Type: self-paced, online

Description: This Procurement U online course discusses important practices for procurement offices to consider before adopting new eProcurement technologies. The course reviews key factors related to gaining support for projects, developing effective solicitations, and selecting solutions that best meet users’ needs, with an emphasis on principles of change management throughout the process.

Suggested Audience: Public procurement leaders and project managers who may be involved in assessing the need for, planning for, or procuring new eProcurement technologies.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

1. Identify the importance of internal and external buy-in to the success of an eProcurement project.

2. Recognize practices designed to manage change among eProcurement project stakeholders.

3. Describe special considerations when developing solicitations for eProcurement solutions.

4. Identify factors that are critical to an eProcurement evaluation and selection process.

Course Technology Requirements:

• Internet connection

• Support web browsers:

  • Recommended: Chrome, Firefox, Safari (latest versions)

  • If prompted, accept all cookies and allow popups

• Access to Procurement U LMS

• Ability to play and listen to audio through computer speakers or headphones

Contact Hours: 3

IACET CEUs: .3

Course Syllabus

Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) Certification Alignment:

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)

Domain II. Procurement Life Cycle: Pre-Solicitation Planning:

o Competency G. Recognize unique attributes of specialized requirements and apply to the procurement process

Domain III. Procurement Life Cycle: Sourcing & Supplier Selection

o Competency C. Assemble solicitation document(s)

o Competency E. Evaluate solicitation respondents and responses

Domain V. Leadership & Influence

o Competency C. Prepare and deliver information for target audiences

o Competency D. Leverage outreach methods to strengthen and develop partnerships

o Competency E. Provide guidance and training for internal and external stakeholders

Domain VI. Procurement Business Principles:

o Competency B. Recognize emerging trends

o Competency D. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities in the procurement process

o Competency E. Propose and employ continuous process improvements

o Competency H. Recognize the impact of project management techniques on the procurement process

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)

Domain I. Procurement Organization Business Principles:

o Competency G. Manage procurement business plan and budget

o Competency H. Manage procurement technology systems and establish data governance policies

o Competency J. Implement continuous process improvements

Domain II. Regulatory & Compliance

o Competency C. Enforce procurement policies and procedures

Domain III. Strategic Procurement Planning

o Competency B. Conduct analyses to support strategic procurement activities

o Competency H. Develop and maintain resources for operational activities

Domain IV. Sourcing & Supplier Selection

o Competency B. Evaluate unique attributes of specialized requirements and apply to the procurement process

Domain VI. Leadership & Influence

o Competency D. Ensure cross functional teams are optimized throughout the procurement process to capitalize on expertise and institutional knowledge

o Competency E. Prepare and deliver information for target audiences

o Competency F. Cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to meet organizational objectives

o Competency I. Utilize change management techniques