Course

On Demand: The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase

  • Level: Foundation
  • Format: On Demand
  • Contact Hours: 0.5
  • CEUs: 0.02
Developing expertise in Solicitation Development and Procurement Cycle is crucial for professional growth. NIGP’s On Demand: The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase is a self-paced, interactive learning experience. This course delves into solicitation creation, bid evaluation, and supplier selection processes. Acquiring these skills can significantly enhance career prospects and effectiveness in procurement roles. Master the solicitation phase to excel in procurement and contract management endeavors.
Pricing:
PriceCostBeginsEnds
Online: The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase (Member Rate)$25.0006/01/201812/31/2054
Online: The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase (Non-Member Rate)$75.0006/08/201812/31/2054
Online: The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase (Member Rate) $25.00
Online: The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase (Member Rate) $25.00
Online: The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase (Non-Member Rate) $75.00

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Define types of specifications.
  • Define solicitation methods.
  • Identify the differences between Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids.
  • When given a list of bids, determine the bid that is the best value.
  • Define contract pricing types.

Intended Audience

This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:  

  • Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.   

  • Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.   

  • Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function.  

  • Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.  


Completion Requirements

  • Students must complete the course within 30 days
  • Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement
  • Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.
  • NIGP will not issue partial CEU credits

Miscellaneous

Payment Information

  • Register online with credit card
  • Register online and upload a Purchase Order
  • Register by fax and download the print & fax form

*FORM OF PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM FOR ORDER TO BE PROCESSED

Methods of Payment Accepted: Check (make checks payable to NIGP), Purchase Orders (via print and fax form or online), and Credit Cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express).

If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
440 Monticello Avenue Suite 1802
PMB 63452
Norfolk, VA 23510

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds, all sales are final.

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On Demand: The Procurement Cycle: Solicitation Development Phase