For contract managers, ministry specialists and central contract/acquisition specialists, program directors/managers and executives who are new to government, this course provides a basic overview of procurement and contracting practices.
The course highlights the roles, accountabilities, key principles and seven phases of the life cycle of the procurement and contract management process.
It consists of three modules:
- Introduction to Procurement and Contract Management
- Planning, Pre-Award and Solicitation, and Award
- Administration and Monitoring, Post-Contract Evaluation, Corporate Reporting and Vendor Relationship Management
Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the roles, accountabilities, key principles and seven phases of the life cycle of the procurement and contract management process.
This course is aimed at procurement and contract administrators but is also relevant for all government employees requiring a basic exposure to procurement and contracting practices.
This self-directed, web-based course is based on Chapter 6 of the Core Policy and Procedures Manual.
