Professional Diploma in Public Procurement

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The Programme

The Professional Diploma in Public Procurement is an advanced programme that equips decision-makers with the skills to design and implement strategic initiatives, thus ensuring they position and resource their procurement activity appropriately. The programme focuses on the strategic aspects of procurement within the context of international best practice. It provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of key aspects such as capability development, procurement planning, cost reduction initiatives, strategy development and change management .

Is This Programme for you?

The programme is a follow-on from the Certificate in Public Procurement and is specifically designed for key decision makers in the procurement, project management and budget holding functions in the public sector. 

Subjects

This Diploma has five modules and a work-based project.

Strategic Procurement, Market and Business Strategy

• Basics of strategic procurement 
• Internal and external influences and barriers 
• Business requirements and analytics

Procurement Leadership and Corporate Management

• Capability development and commercial awareness 
• Procurement strategies and innovation 

Project and Contract Management

• Developing purchasing processes and procedures 
• Category management 
• Role of ICT systems in procurement eProcurement 

Procurement Performance Management

• Contract and suppler performance management
• Project management and effective communication

Change Management and Negotiation

• Drivers for change
• Planning for change
• Negotiation strategies and skills

Assessment

Assessment is by a mix of assignments, a work-based project involving a formal project presentation, and two final examinations. The work-based project, a significant part of the programme, will be agreed in conjunction with course coordinators.

Seminar Dates

	Dates
Workshop 1	30 & 31 October 2018
Workshop 2	4 and 5 December 2018
Workshop 3	22 and 23 January 2019
Workshop 4	19 and 20 February 2019
Workshop 5	12 and 13 March 2019
Workshop 6	30 April 2019
Project Presentations	14 and 15 May 2019
Examinations	25 and 26 June 2019

 

Please note that seminar/examination dates may be subject to change. 

Prospectus

Undergraduate Prospectus 2018 / 2019

Full details of IPA undergraduate programmes are also available in our prospectus, which can be viewed or downloaded here.

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