As of January 1, 2026, access to all Procurement U courses is a benefit of NASPO and Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA) membership.

To learn more about PPA membership, visit their website here.  

Course Description:

Type: self-paced, online

Description: This Procurement U microlearning explores how learning curves can affect the efficiency of performance. The course discusses accounting for learning curves when planning procurements and illustrates how learning curves may play a role in the cost-estimating process.  A learning curve may also be referred to as an improvement curve or an experience curve. 

Course Technology Requirements:

• Internet connection

• Support web browsers:

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

  • Avoid: Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge

  • 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

Suggested Audience: Public procurement professionals or other government employees seeking to gain a basic understanding of learning curves and their significance within cost estimates and performance standards.

Contact Hours: This course offers 15 minutes (.25 Contact Hours) for continuing education credit.