Specification Writing
This seminar provides a hands-on, interactive experience in technical specification writing.
Duration: 1 Day 8:00 – 5:00
Continuing Education Hours: 8
Workshop Description:
This workshop provides “hands-on” experience in developing specifications for the procurement of commodities 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.
Who Should Attend:
• New purchasers who want to understand a basic fundamental of government procurement - specification writing.
• Veteran purchasers who want to improve their technical writing skills.
• Non-purchasing staff who prepare and submit user requirements to purchasing department.
Workshop:
• Importance of Specifications
• Identify Need and Define Objectives
• Types of Specifications
• Brand Names/ Approved Product Lists
• Services vs. Products
• Planning and Organizing Techniques
• Formatting the Document
• Technical Writing Tips
• Determining Minimum Requirements
• Writing a Scope of Services
• Payment Methods
Benefits of Attendance – Upon workshop completion, participants will be able to:
• Understand technical writing skills necessary for specification development
• Recognize the different types of specifications and when to use each type
• Understand the importance of language use in specification writing
• Learn how to write specifications that can be easily administered and monitored
• Write a competitive, technical specification that is clear, concise, complete and well formatted.
This class provides "hands on" experience in specification writing. Students will learn by practical application in addition to classroom theory.
Cost: $225.00 and includes workbook
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