PME6: Procurement and Contract Management
Project managers require expertise in procurement and contract management to resource their projects and manage those resources, be they complex goods and services or consultants and contractors. Learn how to navigate the procurement process from the requirements identification through delivery. Examine the essentials of both sides of procurement, from the buyer’s and from the seller’s perspective, preparing requests for proposal and proposal responses. Learn and apply core skills.
What you'll learn
- Aligning procurement processes with the project life cycle
- Key terms used in the procurement process
- Requirements definition and procurement planning
- Sourcing and selection strategies
- Creation of fundamental procurement documents including specifications, statements of work specifications, evaluation criteria and pricing structures
- Proposal evaluation
- Contract administration challenges and solutions
Who should attend
- Those who are currently working in a project environment
- Those who are considering a role in project management
- Those who want to learn procurement best practices
- Those who want to further improve their project management skills and capabilities
Prerequisites
Course Materials and Fees
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) is the Project Management Institute’s flagship publication and is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry. It is recommended that students purchase the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Seventh Edition. The PMBOK® textbook is required for anyone seeking their Project Management Essentials certificate (all seven courses).
Algonquin College is an Authorized Training Partner of the Project Management Institute®. This course is eligible for 21 PMI® Professional Development Units.
PMI® and PMBOK® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.
$1695
3 days
3 session(s) available
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Government of Canada Employees
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