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Public Sector Procurement Program:PSPP® 101, 201, 202, 203 and 301

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PSPP Courses 101, 201, 202, 203 and 301: In this level of the Program you will learn strategies and practices to ensure effective procurement execution. This level is comprised of three integrated courses: Planning, Solicitation and Award, and Managing and Evaluation.

Program contains the following courses:

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Original price was: $8,500.00.Current price is: $6,800.00. per registrant * (20% Bundle discount)

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Original price was: $8,500.00.Current price is: $6,800.00. per registrant * (20% Bundle discount)

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Meticulously crafted to address your unique needs as a Canadian public sector professional.

Public sector procurement goes far beyond purchase orders and executing contracts. That’s why the PSPP is designed to meet the unique needs of Canadian public sector professionals. From drafting RFPs to conducting market soundings and maintaining vendor relationships, today’s public sector procurement professional faces increasing complexity in their job functions. At the same time, there are higher expectations of fairness and transparency, as well as increased pressure to demonstrate ‘best value’ and sustainability for public funds expended. Now more than ever, updating your skills and knowledge and keeping up to date on best practices is needed to effectively manage procurements and contracts in the public sector environment.

Here are just a few benefits you can expect:

  • Advance Your Expertise: Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights tailored to public procurement challenges.
  • Build Practical Solutions: Apply proven frameworks to deliver impactful results in your organization.
  • Learn With Purpose: Gain skills designed to elevate your strategic thinking and decision-making.
  • Expand Your Network: Foster meaningful connections with industry leaders and fellow professionals.
  • Principles and objectives of public-sector procurement, standards of conduct and ethical procurement practices, sustainability and other procurement policies
  • Needs assessments, business case planning, and cost benefit analysis
  • Typical steps in obtaining approvals
  • Risk identification (includes solicitation risk and contract risk), on-going risk management, treatment, mitigation strategies
  • Notification of award, executing contract, debriefing unsuccessful vendors and formal vendor complaint processes
  • Ethical and professional conduct, managing vendor relationships
  • Managing measurable contract monitoring plans to ensure goods/services are delivered in accordance with contract
  • Advanced procurement strategies, including the most recent case law and practical
    developments in procurement practice and much more

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  • Identify key legal differences between regular contract law and competitive contracting law
  • Conduct a needs assessment, cost benefit analysis and risk assessment
  • Perform best practices and legal obligations in the planning phase of procurement
  • Identify the risks involved in cancelling a process after closing and what steps to take if this becomes necessary
  • Design appropriate evaluation criteria and weighting
  • Review the importance of managing vendor relationships and explore how to apply the win/win approach to your discussions
  • Conduct ongoing risk assessment throughout the contract term
  • Analyze strategies for designing a contract monitoring plan
  • Recognize common performance issues and remedies/incentives that can be used to help address these issues and much more

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Upon completion of this course, participants will have the necessary knowledge and tools to manage ongoing contracts and handle any issues that arise, while sustaining positive relationships with service providers and contractors.

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  • Complementary 1-1 short meeting with our expert for top performers * New
  • Rich content update by a 30 year public procurement veteran lawyer * New
  • Cutting edge Learning Management System enabling ease of learning * New
  • We plant a tree on your behalf for each purchase made counted via checkout * New
  • Opportunity to share your unique story as a thought leader with the world * New
  • Procurement eBook (free for a limited time if bought withPSPP bundle) * New
  • 10% complimentary price off on purchase of our Procurement eBook * New
  • User friendly for learners with vision and hearing challenges * New
  • Credly Badge that can be shared on social media
  • Buy Now Pay Later (for individual learners)
  • Online ‘Free Community’ access

Original price was: $8,500.00.Current price is: $6,800.00. per registrant * (20% Bundle discount)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers you need by checking out some common questions from public procurement professionals just like you.

Yes, a Credly badge will be issued upon completion. Learners have the option to share this badge on social media and professional platforms. With Credly, you can:

(a) easily manage, share, and verify your learning achievements,
(b) add credibility through secure verification,
(c) access labour market insights that connect your skills with current job opportunities, and
(d) unlock exclusive promotional offers and learning pathways available only to badge earners.

For more information about Credly, visit: https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021222051-What-is-Credly

Yes, individual learners can select a Buy Now, Pay Later option through Affirm. Depending on the total purchase amount, instalment plans range from 3 to 36 months:

  • $300–$1,499.99: 3, 6, or 12 months
  • $1,500–$2,999.99: 6, 12, or 24 months
  • $3,000–$15,000: 12, 24, or 36 months

Eligibility is determined by Affirm at checkout and applying won’t affect your credit score. APR varies from 0–31.99%, based on creditworthiness and provincial regulations. A down payment may be required. To learn more, visit Affirm’s website.

Yes, the PSPP® (Public Sector Procurement Program) provides 100 Education Hours that can be applied toward the CPPB and CPPO designations offered by the UPPCC. However, it’s recommended to confirm with the UPPCC directly, as requirements may change over time. PSPP® courses may also count toward professional development credits for other designations such as SCMP and PMP, depending on the specific criteria of each professional body. We suggest checking with your certifying organization in advance to ensure eligibility.

We offer a variety of training programs tailored to different needs within the procurement and public sector space. Each program is designed with a specific focus, audience, and format in mind. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you choose the right one for your goals:

Details PSPP® CMPSP™ AIPSP Webinars
Canadian Sector Public Public + Private Public Public
Focus Procurement Contract Management Artificial Intelligence Procurement
Format Instructor led + self-learning Instructor led + self-learning Self-learning Instructor-led
Target Audience Procurement, Sourcing, and Purchasing professionals (Analyst to VP level) Professionals supporting Canadian clients in procurement and contracting (including legal and technical roles) Government employees Procurement, Sourcing, and Purchasing professionals (Analyst to VP level)
Also Suitable For Career changers, learners switching from private to public sector, and private vendors serving government Career starters and learners entering contract management roles Career starters and private-to-public sector switchers Private vendors and professionals exploring public procurement

Each program meets a different set of learning goals. If you’re unsure which one is right for you, feel free to reach out and we’ll be happy to guide you based on your background and career plans.

On successful course completion, eligible learners will be granted Professional Development Points (PDP): any 100 level courses (8 PDP), any 200 level courses (18 PDP), any 300 level courses (35 PDP), any Webinars (1.5 PDP). These earned PDP can also be submitted for approval by you towards maintenance of other external industry certifications earned by you.