Public Sector

Public Sector Procurement Program: Planning (PSPP® 201)

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This interactive course is delivered online over 4-weeks. It provides participants with a detailed understanding of the steps, considerations and documentation needed to ensure that adequate planning is done for procurement and contracting processes. The course covers the importance of a thorough market assessment when preparing a procurement plan, and how to select the most appropriate solicitation methodology and minimize risk when setting up the evaluation and selection process.

  • Format: Self-directed + Instructor led LIVE sessions
  • Duration: 4-weeks
  • Prerequisites:PSPP 101 Recommended
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$1,750.00 per registrant *
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Description

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

The elements of a basic business case are discussed, along with cost benefit analysis considerations. Key legal issues, such as intellectual property and conflict of interest, are explored, and the importance of maintaining good vendor relationships throughout the procurement and contract management cycle is emphasized.

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.
  • Needs assessments, business case planning, and cost benefit analysis
  • Drafting contract terms of reference and contract management plan
  • Typical steps in obtaining approvals
  • Risk identification (includes solicitation risk and contract risk), on-going risk management, treatment, mitigation strategies
  • Defining contract scope for goods, services and construction, including drafting service level agreements (SLAs), inputs/outputs and outcomes
  • Options and considerations when designing procurement strategy, including any prequalification processes
  • Overview of intellectual property, agency law, personal liability, conflict of interest and other legal considerations
  • Best practices in vendor relationship management, and incorporating into procurement and contract planning
  • Corporate reporting procedures and requirements

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  • Practice how to design appropriate evaluation criteria and weighting
  • Describe the steps to obtain approvals to issue the solicitation
  • Practice conducting a needs assessment, cost benefit analysis and risk assessment
  • Review and discuss how to design a procurement strategy and process
  • Define solicitation terms
  • Discuss how to draft the Contract B framework
  • Identify best practices and legal obligations in the planning phase of procurement
  • Identify document retention requirements and other requirements to comply with corporate policy

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Upon completion of this course, participants will have the necessary knowledge and tools for the planning phase of the procurement and contract management cycle. They will be able to clearly articulate the contract or project requirements, prepare a thorough procurement plan, ensure appropriate approvals are in place and prepare to embark on an effective procurement process.

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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

$1,750.00 per registrant *

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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 shared. Learners have the option of sharing this on social media. You can (a) easily manage, share and verify your learning achievements, (b) secure verification adds credibility to your achievement, (c) labor market insights connect your skills with active job opportunities, (d) Access promotional offers and learning pathways available only to badge earners.

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Yes, we offer ‘Buy Now Pay later’ or payments in instalments to our individual learners via Affirm. Here is the breakdown of the payment period:

  • 3, 6, 12 months –> $300.00 to $1,499.99
  • 6, 12, 24 months –> $1,500.00 to $2,999.99
  • 12, 24, 36 months –> $3,000.00 to $15,000.00

Eligibility will be determined by Affirm when an individual learner chooses Affirm option at checkout.

Applying for any Affirm payment option has no impact on your credit score. For more information, please visit https://www.affirm.com/en-ca/how-it-works.

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The PSPP® counts as 100 Education Hours for the CPPB and CPPO designations offered through the UPPCC. Please check with the UPPCC for confirmation, as requirements may change. In addition, PSPP® courses can be applied to education hours required under professional development credits for many other designations and certifications, such as the SCMP and PMP. Please confirm with your individual professional body in advance, as requirements may change and each organization may have a different approach.

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 Analyst/Specialist/Manager/Director/VP,
Sourcing Analyst/Specialist/Manager/Director/VP,
Purchase Analyst/Specialist/Manager/Director/VP		 People supporting Canadian clients with procurement and contracting projects including procurement and contract professionals, paralegals, lawyers, engineers, and architects Any Government employee Procurement Analyst/Specialist/Manager/Director/VP,
Sourcing Analyst/Specialist/Manager/Director/VP,
Purchase Analyst/Specialist/Manager/Director/VP
Also applicable for Learning enthusiasts seeking a career,
People wishing to switch from private to public sector,
Private vendors who serve Government customers		 Learning enthusiasts seeking a career Learning enthusiasts seeking a career,
People wishing to switch from private to public sector		 People wishing to switch from private to public sector,
Private vendors who serve Government customers

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