Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite

Topics
Procurement and contract management
Categories
Implementation & Services

This program aims to build the procurement and contracting capabilities of the Australian Public Service as the Commonwealth seeks to deliver more strategic value for money outcomes when undertaking the purchase of goods and services. Increasing awareness and understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the Commonwealth Procurement Framework is vital to ensure compliance when committing and expending Commonwealth funds through procurement.

This learning experience has been provided by the Department of Finance.

Participant benefits

  • Awareness of the specific APS procurement framework, including legal and policy foundations, to ensure participants can navigate and apply the guidelines and regulations governing procurement in the APS context.
  • Enhanced skills in strategic procurement planning within the APS, emphasizing the ability to conduct thorough needs assessments, align procurement strategies with organisational objectives, and effectively manage risks.
  • Best practice decision-making within the APS procurement environment, emphasizing compliance with APS-specific regulations and ethical considerations.
  • Apply best practice in procurement and contract management.

Suitable for

All staff. Suitable for officials who are new to procurement, may need a refresher, or who want to move to a role in procurement. It will benefit officials working in procurement on an ad hoc basis, regular procurers, and delegates.

Category and User Level

This learning experience aligns with the Procurement and Contract Management Profession and the Implementation & Services Craft at the Foundation level.

Price

Free of charge.

Courses

Finance Procurement Basics

Procurement and Contract Management Basics

Procurement and Contract Management Basics aims to provide APS employees with an introduction to Commonwealth procurement and fundamental knowledge and skills essential for contract management.
Finance Procurement Basics

Procurement Basics eLearning

​This course advances procurement capability across the APS; to deliver value for money outcomes from Commonwealth procurement activities; and ensure APS officials understand and acquit their obligations in line with Commonwealth procurement requirements.
Finance Procurement Basics

Procurement in Practice

This is a hands-on practical course. Participants use case studies and scenario-based simulations to plan and conduct procurement from phase 1 to 3 of the Procurement Lifecycle.
Finance Procurement Basics

Contract Management Basics eLearning

This course introduces the essentials of contract management, including the roles, tools, techniques, and methods contract managers use to add value. Participants examine key aspects of managing contracts and obtaining better performance and relationships with contractors and suppliers.
Finance Procurement Basics

Probity and Integrity in Procurement

​This course outlines how government funds are under constant scrutiny and uses real examples to demonstrate instances of poor management and decision-making by APS in the Procurement Lifecycle.  
Finance Procurement Basics

Procurement-connected Policies

The Procurement-connected Policies course provides APS officials with a basic understanding of procurement connected policies (PCPs) and their use in the procurement lifecycle.
Finance Procurement Basics

Procurement for SES Delegates

​This course is a high-level overview of the procurement lifecycle and provides guidance to SES delegates on their role and responsibilities in each phase, from planning through to contract management.
Finance Procurement Basics

​Exercising Procurement Delegations

​This course is a high-level overview of the procurement framework as it relates to non-SES delegates. It expands on the roles and responsibilities of non-SES delegates when making decisions and approving procurement activities.
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