Using Price Indexes to Estimate or Compare Prices
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As of January 1, 2026, access to all Procurement U courses is a benefit of NASPO and Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA) membership.
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Course Description:
This course is funded by NASPO.
Type: self-paced, online
Description: This Procurement U microlearning discusses the importance of price indexes within the broader practice of price analysis. The course provides examples of price indexes and illustrates how they can be used to calculate price estimates with greater accuracy.
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: Procurement professionals looking to gain a better understanding of how persuasion differs from negotiation, and influence others to change or take action.
Contact Hours: This course offers 15 minutes (.25 Contact Hours) for continuing education credit.
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