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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.

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

 

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
  • Define the requirement
  • AusTender
  • Market research
  • Risk management
  • Evaluation planning, purpose, Evaluation Plan
  • The Commonwealth Contracting Suite
  • Approaching the market
  • Conducting evaluations
  • Awarding the contract
  • Debriefing

Participant benefits

  • Develop practical skills to prepare a procurement plan.
  • Create an Approach to Market document.
  • Evaluate submission and document findings.
  • Explain requirements for providing a debrief.

Considerations

Prior completion of Procurement Basics or equivalent understanding is required before completing this course. You can access this content at any of the groups listed below.

  1. Procurement Basics eLearning
  2. Procurement and Contract Management Basics

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 is part of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite and aligns with the Implementation & Services Craft at the Foundation level.

Price

Free of charge.

Course Catalogue

Procurement in Practice - April

Date
16 April 2026
Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 16/04/2026 by face-to-screen, consisting of one 3-hour session.
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Procurement in Practice - May

Date
26 May 2026
Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 26/05/2026 by face-to-screen, consisting of one 3-hour session.
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Procurement in Practice - June

Date
11 June 2026
Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 11/06/2026 by face-to-screen, consisting of one 3-hour session.
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Procurement in Practice - June

Date
24 June 2026
Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 24/06/2026 by face-to-screen, consisting of one 3-hour session.
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Topics
Procurement
Categories
Implementation & Services
Procurement and Contract Management Profession
Programs
Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite
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20 August 2025

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