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Course Overview: Public Procurement
The Public Procurement course provides an in-depth understanding of the processes, regulations, and best practices involved in acquiring goods, services, and works for public sector entities. Participants will explore the principles of transparency, competition, and fairness that underpin public procurement, as well as the legal frameworks and policies governing procurement activities. The course covers each phase of the procurement cycle, including needs assessment, tendering, bid evaluation, contract management, and supplier relations.
Course Objectives
Target Audience
- Understand the legal frameworks and principles governing public procurement.
- Learn how to manage the entire public procurement cycle, from needs assessment to contract management.
- Develop skills for drafting procurement documents and evaluating bids.
- Master techniques for ensuring transparency, fairness, and competition in procurement processes.
- Gain insights into ethical practices, risk management, and accountability in public procurement.
Course Duration
- 3 weeks (with daily sessions of 4 hours).
What you will learn?
Condensed Course Modules
Week 1: Foundations of Public Procurement
Day 1: Introduction to Public Procurement
- Overview of public procurement principles and legal frameworks
- Advantages: Provides a solid foundation for understanding regulations
- Disadvantages: Can be challenging to grasp legal nuances initially
Day 2: Procurement Processes and Stages
- Exploring the procurement cycle from planning to contract management
- Advantages: Comprehensive understanding of each phase
- Disadvantages: Complex processes might be overwhelming at first
Day 3: Needs Assessment and Planning
- Techniques for identifying procurement needs and planning effectively
- Advantages: Ensures alignment with organizational goals
- Disadvantages: Requires in-depth analysis which can be time-consuming
Week 2: Tendering, Bid Evaluation, and Contracting
Day 4: Drafting Procurement Documents
- How to create clear and effective tender documents
- Advantages: Improves clarity in procurement requirements
- Disadvantages: Crafting detailed documents can be difficult
Day 5: Bid Evaluation and Selection
- Techniques for evaluating bids fairly and transparently
- Advantages: Ensures fair competition and selection
- Disadvantages: Complex evaluations can lead to delays
Day 6: Managing Contracts and Supplier Relations
- Best practices for contract management and maintaining supplier relations
- Advantages: Optimizes long-term supplier partnerships
- Disadvantages: Requires ongoing monitoring and adjustment
Week 3: Ethical Practices, Risk Management, and Accountability
Day 7: Ethical Standards and Accountability in Procurement
- Maintaining transparency and ethical behavior in procurement
- Advantages: Builds trust and credibility
- Disadvantages: Can be difficult to enforce consistently
Day 8: Risk Management in Procurement
- Identifying and mitigating risks in public procurement
- Advantages: Protects the organization from financial and legal issues
- Disadvantages: Risk assessment requires ongoing vigilance
Day 9: Final Project and Review
- Case study on managing a procurement process from start to finish
- Advantages: Practical application of learned skills
- Disadvantages: May be challenging to implement all concepts immediately
Materials and Resources:
- Training Manual and Handouts
- Online Resources and Tools
- Recommended Reading and Study Materials
- Access to Workshops and Webinars
Assessment and Certification:
- Evaluation Methods: Quizzes, assignments, case studies
- Certification: Certificate of Completion
Assessment and Evaluation
- Daily Quizzes and Assignments: To reinforce daily learnings and ensure comprehension of key concepts.
- Case Study Analyses: Participants will analyze and present case studies on international HRM challenges.
- Final Project: Development of a comprehensive IHRM strategy for a hypothetical multinational company, to be presented on the last day of the course.
Reading Materials and Resources
- Textbooks:
- International Human Resource Management by Peter J. Dowling, Marion Festing, and Allen D. Engle.
- Managing Across Borders: The Transnational Solution by Christopher A. Bartlett and Sumantra Ghoshal.
- Articles and Case Studies:
- Selected readings from Harvard Business Review and International Journal of Human Resource Management.
Instructor and Support
- Instructor: experienced in IHRM)
- Office Hours: Available daily for one-on-one consultations.
This accelerated course is designed for professionals seeking to rapidly gain expertise in International Human Resource Management, providing practical skills and strategic insights for managing global workforces effectively.
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