Short Course in Procurement Management
This one-month certificate course offers a foundational understanding of procurement principles and practices. It covers key topics including procurement processes, stakeholder roles, procurement planning and emerging trends in the field.
Designed for both new and aspiring procurement professionals, the course equips participants with essential skills to effectively manage procurement activities and contribute to organizational efficiency. Through interactive sessions and practical insights, learners gain the confidence to navigate procurement functions in diverse organizational settings.
This short course in procurement is designed using a competence-based learning approach to enable learners to demonstrate and apply core procurement competencies. Learners engage in hands-on tasks such as procurement planning, bid document preparation, supplier evaluation and stakeholder communication through case simulations, group activities and individual assignments. Emphasis is placed on developing occupational competencies that align with procurement roles in SACCOs, schools, public institutions and private organizations.
To develop participants’ ability to apply practical procurement knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to perform procurement tasks competently and independently in real-world organizational settings.
By the end of the course, learners are able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of procurement principles and compliance requirements through practical scenarios.
- Develop and present basic procurement plans tailored to specific organizational needs.
- Identify and explain stakeholder roles and align them with procurement workflows.
- Evaluate and justify supplier selection using structured criteria and documentation.
- Apply ethical standards and transparency measures during simulated procurement activities.
- Participate actively in procurement committee simulations, showing ability to collaborate, deliberate and decide.
This short course in procurement is designed for a broad range of individuals involved in or supporting procurement and supply chain functions across various sectors. The course is ideal for those seeking to improve procurement planning, supplier engagement, and overall efficiency in resource utilization within their organizations.
It specifically targets:
- SACCO Managers and Board Members: To enhance their understanding of procurement principles and ensure compliance with regulatory standards during procurement and contract management processes.
- Company Representatives Involved in Bidding: Including business development officers, sales teams, and operations staff from companies that regularly participate in public or private procurement processes. The course equips them with the knowledge to prepare competitive bids and understand the expectations of buyers.
- School Headmasters and Administrators: Particularly those overseeing public and private school procurement activities, to strengthen transparency, accountability, and value-for-money in school-based procurement.
- User Department Members: Employees responsible for initiating procurement needs and specifications within ministries, agencies, local governments, NGOs, and private companies, ensuring better collaboration with procurement units.
- New or Aspiring Procurement Officers: Individuals looking to gain foundational knowledge and skills to start a career in procurement or transition into procurement-related roles.
- Local Government Officials and Project Coordinators: To support efficient public procurement practices aligned with national procurement regulations and best practices.
Requirements: The student should have sat a minimum of O-level passed English as a subject done at the same sitting.
| Course Structure |
| Week 1: Introduction to Procurement and Key Concepts |
| Week 2: Planning and Procurement Cycle |
| Week 3: Bidding and Supplier Engagement |
| Week 4: Emerging Trends and Practical Applications |
| Practical Assessment |
Duration: One month
Course Fee: 400,000/= Including Registration Fees