Procurement is a diverse and exciting industry with positions available across many organisations from government departments to private enterprise. If you possess excellent communication and negotiation skills this career might be for you.
The Certificate of Procurement and Contract Management is an online professional development course designed to introduce you to the procurement and contract management and administration process. This online procurement course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to assist with procurement for a project. The course will teach you how to identify procurement requirements, assist with supplier selection, conduct procurement activities, and assist with procurement finalisation activities for projects.
During this course, you will learn how to negotiate terms of contracts with suppliers, and prepare and finalise contracts. The Certificate of Procurement and Contract Management is ideal for those operating in a large or small organisation, with a generic application to a range of industries and organisations and a range of projects, from the simple to more complex.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Negotiate contracts
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers
- Without prejudice
- Negotiation skills
- Negotiate issues with suppliers
- Determine desired outcomes
- Document contract requirements
- Prepare contracts
- Draft contract
- Use legal expertise if required
- Trade practices legislation
- Consumer protection legislation
- Import goods and services
- Sales of goods legislation
- Distribute draft contracts
- Unforeseen circumstances
- Check validity of draft contracts
- Finalise contract
- Sign contracts and exchange
- Store contract safely
- Advise unsuccessful suppliers
Unit 2 - Project procurement procedures
- Procurement requirements
- Procurement planning / procedures
- Work breakdown structure
- Project management plan
- Make or buy
- Contracts
- Procurement documents
- Outputs
- Evaluation
- Approval process
- Supplier selection process
- Evaluation
- Screening
- Conduct procurement activities
- Contract administration
- Change requests
- Records management
- Audits
Unit 3 - Manage project procurement
- Determine procurement requirements
- Project procurement management
- Contracts
- Plan purchases and acquisitions
- Delegated authority
- Inputs
- Project scope
- Tools and techniques
- Make or buy analysis
- Contract types
- Statement of work
- Contract planning
- Contract terminology
- Evaluation
- Conduct procurement activities
- Outputs
- Select sellers
- Evaluation criteria
- Seller rating
- Implement and monitor procurement
- Contract administration
- Seller performance
- Change control
- Contract variance
- Procurement finalisation procedures
- Contract audit
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 45 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $150.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Contracts and Procurement Specialist
- Procurement Planner and Contract Specialist
- Senior Procurement Specialist
- Contract and Supplier Relationship Specialist
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