Purchasing Workshops
Purchasing workshops are designed to build a solid foundation in government procurement knowledge. The workshops are interactive and not only provide classroom theory, but practical application through exercises, case studies, role plays, discussions and quizzes. Class size is limited to facilitate interaction and discussion.
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Essentials of Contract Management
The purpose of this workshop is to provide essential information to contract personnel to establish a successful contract management program. As it is critical that government properly manage contracts, the workshop is designed to acquaint students with all aspects of the contracting process, including best practices and processes. The workshop contains lecture and discussion; as well as small group exercises and case studies.
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Ethics in Contracting
The purpose of this workshop is to help those involved with the public purchasing process to understand the importance of ethical behavior in government contracting. It is designed to help procurement professionals recognize ethical dilemmas and give them the tools necessary to make sound, ethical decisions. Also includes discussion of the various types of procurement fraud and how to recognize fraud indicators. The workshop contains lecture and discussion; as well as small group exercises and case studies.
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Fundamentals of Public Purchasing
The purpose of this workshop is to help those involved with the public purchasing process to understand the policies and procedures related to performing fundamental purchasing tasks. This training includes lecture and discussion as well as small group and hands-on exercises.
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Negotiation Skills
The purpose of this workshop is to help public purchasing professionals learn basic negotiation skills. Often government purchasers fail to utilize this important tool in getting the best value for their agency because they do not have the necessary negotiation skills. The workshop is designed to teach important negotiating skills to leverage the purchaser’s position with suppliers.
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Specification Writing
This workshop provides "hands-on" experience in developing specifications for the procurement of goods and services. Participants will develop a thorough understanding of the specification writing process and how to incorporate skills learned into future procurements. Participants will learn by practical application in addition to classroom theory.
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Using Request for Proposals
This workshop provides "hands-on" experience in developing RFPs used in the public sector. Participants will develop a thorough understanding of the RFP process and how to incorporate skills learned into future procurements. Participants will learn by practical application in addition to classroom theory.
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Training Schedule
Continuing Education Hours
Workshop attendance earns a certificate for continuing education hours for purchasing and contracting certifications such as the State of Texas (CPA-TPASS), the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO).
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