Course Dates: August 23 – 27, 2027     Contact Hours (Credits):3

 Course Description:

Join your peers in this engaging sprint-style course from NASPO to explore the value and practice of supplier debriefing. Over one week, you’ll learn how to identify, assess, and implement meaningful debriefing strategies that strengthen supplier relationships, promote transparency, and improve future procurement outcomes. The course includes daily discussions and interactive activities, culminating in a live, one-hour webinar where participants will share insights and best practices.

Who Should Join: 

Procurement professionals at any level who want to deepen their understanding supplier debriefs and learn how to apply these concepts effectively within their roles.

Pre-Course Orientation Module

Intro to the Course: Introduction to the sprint-style course and rules of engagement. Welcome Post: Participants in the course should respond to the instructor’s introduction in the Collaborations Activity panel with their own introduction.

Day #1:

Complete Online Module #1: Intro to Supplier Debriefing Read “Supplier debriefing guidance” from the UK Office of Government Commerce Community Discussion: Participants should respond to the instructor’s questions posted in the Collaborations Activity panel. Participants should also respond to another learner’s answer.

Day #2:

Complete Online Module #2: Public Entity Perspective on Debriefing Read Hawaii’s approach and watch Washington’s approach Community Discussion: Participants should respond to the instructor’s questions posted in the Collaborations Activity panel. Participants should also respond to another learner’s answer.

Day #3:

Complete Online Module #3: Supplier Perspective on Debriefing Listen to and read two supplier representative perspectives Community Discussion: Participants should respond to the instructor’s questions posted in the Collaborations Activity panel. Participants should also respond to another learner’s answer.

Day #4:

Complete Online Module #4: Approaches to Debriefs Read sample guidelines for developing or improving a debriefing process and access templates provided. Community Discussion: Participants should respond to the instructor’s questions posted in the Collaborations Activity panel. Participants should also respond to another learner’s answer.

Day #5:

Join your fellow learners for a one-hour live webinar to discuss what you’ve learned in the course this week.

Waitlists and Enrollment:

When a course is full, learners are waitlisted and automatically enrolled if a seat opens. Waitlists expire 7 calendar days before the course begins. Email notifications are sent when enrollment status changes.

Course Reminders and Unenrollment:

Reminders are sent approximately 3 weeks and 1 week before the course begins. Learners may unenroll through the LMS up to 5 calendar days (120 hours) before the course starts. After that, contact [email protected] to request withdrawal.

Late Cancellations & No-Shows:

Learners who cannot attend should withdraw before the deadline. Failure to attend any required live sessions without withdrawing results in a no-show designation.

• First no-show: Learner and CPO or agency contact are notified.
• Second no-show: Six-month restriction from instructor-led courses.
• Extenuating circumstances may be considered.

Full Policy Details:

For additional information, exceptions, and complete policy requirements, review the

Instructor-Led Enrollment and Attendance Policy.

Accessibility and Transcription:

Third-party AI transcription services are prohibited during live sessions. Closed captions, transcripts, and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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Course Syllabus August 2027