Public Sector Procurement Training

Across the globe, public procurement is now recognized as a strategic tool crucial for achieving the developmental, social and environmental objectives of governments. This Public Sector Procurement training is designed to offer a comprehensive introduction to public procurement and the best procurement practices in the public sector. This immersive training program is one of the best public procurement training courses in Dubai that covers theoretical aspects, modern methods, and industry practices in public procurement. Hence, it is ideal for beginners and experienced procurement practitioners.

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What is this Public Sector Procurement course all about?

This Public Sector Procurement training is developed to introduce professionals to the regulatory framework surrounding public sector procurement and how it influences practices. The course module is underpinned by essential procurement principles and models that will equip professionals and their organizations for current and future challenges. With ample case studies and open key discussions on current topics relevant to the public procurement profession, this course offers a guided learning experience that enables participants to gain deep practical insights and update their knowledge on significant policy development in public procurement.

Why is getting trained in Public Sector Procurement important?

Today, procurement is a speciality that is growing in demand across the private, public and non-profit sectors. This Public Sector Procurement training enables professionals to understand and apply the principles of effective procurement in the public sector. Owing to the growth of the public procurement sector, this Public Sector Procurement training enables professionals to attract a multitude of opportunities.

Why do organizations hire professionals with Public Sector Procurement certification?

The demand for certified public procurement professionals is high in the global job market as effective public procurement systems are crucial for governments to draw better value for money. Public procurement professionals have a deep understanding of the principles and best practices of public procurement. Governments prefer hiring these procurement specialists as they are empowered to analyze governmental business operations, identify potential problems and recommend solutions effectively.

Industry Trends

The market is ripe for public procurement professionals as public procurement is considered a potential tool for innovation and growth by major governments. The Public Sector Procurement certification comes with its own set of merits and opportunities in the market. Let us see how.

Market trends

Public procurement represents a fantastic choice of career for skilled professionals. Owing to the rising demand for public procurement across the globe, these professionals experience a wide variety of job opportunities. With numerous federal, state, and local government agencies in the world, there is a myriad of job opportunities available at every level of public procurement.

Salary Trends

Careers in the public sector are fascinating and also lucrative. A procurement job in the public sector is one such profession that offers hefty paychecks. With high compensation and job security, public procurement is growing in significance among aspiring and skilled professionals.

Demand & Opportunities

As governments are turning to procurement professionals to deliver growth and improve margins, great career options are opening up. The Public Sector Procurement certification gives an assurance of the necessary competency in related roles, thus making these opportunities easier to avail.

A few of the most-sought public procurement jobs available in the Dubai region (as observed in popular Dubai job portals) follow:

  1. Senior Procurement Manager develops sourcing and procurement activities that support key governmental business objectives
  2. Procurement Buyers are responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services that the government requires
  3. Procurement Specialists are responsible for a myriad of processes including supply chain management, evaluating suppliers, purchase orders, purchasing goods or services, and contract negotiation
  4. Contracting Officers issue legal contracts ensuring all requirements of the law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures including clearances and approvals
  5. Senior Buyers find suppliers, arrange the distribution to several retail outlets, and supervise other purchasing agents

Course Outcome

Successful completion of this Public Sector Procurement training will enable candidates to:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and models of public procurement
  • Discover the best practices of procurement in the public sector 
  • Learn key procurement functions within public sector organizations
  • Explore the practical application of procurement issues and scenarios
  • Understand the rationale behind public procurement decisions
  • Develop advance plans for public procurement

Course Module

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of procurement in a public sector context that sets the scene for the remaining modules.

  • The public sector procurement environment
  • The importance of the procurement team
  • Principles of procurement
  • Best practice procurement processes
  • Information technology and e-procurement

This module seeks to equip participants with the skills required to manage the tendering process for the supply of goods or services to the organization.

  • Writing specifications and tender documentation
  • Setting objective selection and award criteria
  • Tender opening and evaluation
  • Obtaining value for money
  • Negotiating and awarding contracts
  • Tender de-briefing

This module provides staff with the ability to build relationships internally and externally through providing appropriate written materials, conducting meaningful face-to-face meetings, and building effective negotiation skills.

  • Communicating to build relationships
  • Team working
  • Influencing skills and changing behavior
  • Dealing with conflict
  • Negotiation process

This module will enable participants to evaluate the effectiveness of procurement policies and procedures as well as undertake efficiency measurement exercises.

  • Measuring efficiency and value for money 
  • Evaluation of procurement
  • Procurement and audit

The aim of this module is to understand the organization’s structure, where procurement fits into the overall strategy, its policy framework, and legal obligations.

  • The organization’s structure and procurement role
  • Strategy and the role of procurement
  • Procurement policies and planning
  • Contract law
  • Legislation and EU regulations
  • Environmental procurement requirements
  • Freedom of Information

To work effectively in the procurement arena, staff need to have a suitable level of financial awareness. This module provides basic skills in finance and related topics to enable staff to engage with the organization’s suppliers and partners.

  • Understanding financial statements and risk
  • Financial planning
  • Economic appraisals and project assessment

The aim of this module is to understand the role of a procurement manager, provide an understanding of supply contracts including the main types of contracts and their content as well as provide skills to successfully manage contracts and manage relationships with suppliers and partners.

  • Basic management principles
  • Contract monitoring techniques
  • Change management and renewal
  • Working with partnerships and consortia 
  • Building effective relationships

This module analyses the main current and future procurement issues facing public bodies. Invited speakers will provide updates on a number of issues. This module’s context is also to identify practical procurement issues.

  • Topical procurement issues
  • Outlines of projects
  • Green public procurement
  • Presentation of projects
  • Identification of individual/group projects

Program Dates

28 Apr
  • 11:00 AM
  • Sun
  • Classroom
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We, at Learners Point, take immense pride in our teaching methods and instructors. Our instructors are some of the best experts from their fields and employ a practical approach to learning. Many of them are globally recognised and have a diverse set of experience in their field of expertise. You are always sure to have the best in the industry as your teachers who are ready to guide you at every step and make the experience informative yet enjoyable.  Apart from the focus on learning your chosen course, our instructors also encourage students to develop communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in the practical world.

Our cutting edge teaching methods make every program an immersive and productive experience for the learners. Our learning methods are research-driven and are continuously updated to stay relevant to present times as well as the future. You will enjoy practical applications of everything learned through theory and regular mock examinations to help monitor your progress. Our courses are led by an instructor in a classroom setup and we do offer online high-quality sessions as well for individuals. We also monitor the training sessions with a progress tracker to maintain high standards of instruction & ethics.

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Why Count on Learners Point?

Being the leading provider of the Public Sector Procurement course in Dubai, at Learners Point we help professionals master the necessary skill sets.

Following are the USPs our Public Sector Procurement course offers you:

  • We look at real-world scenarios organizations face and formulate our Public Sector Procurement training evaluating practical requirements
  • Apart from theoretical knowledge, we also focus on practical case studies to give you a reality check and insight into what exactly will be asked of you while delivering in a demanding role
  • Our bespoke Public Sector Procurement course also equips you with hands-on experience by offering assignments related to the actual work environment
  • Apart from organizing group sessions, we also offer a guided learning experience to enhance the quality of our Public Sector Procurement training program
  • We also take a discrete approach to career guidance so that one can be successfully placed as a professional

Learners Experience

"If you need a certification in public procurement, enroll in this course. Learners Point is amazing when it come to in-class trainings. The trainers are impeccable and the management is really helpful."

Tayyab Rasheed

Procurement Executive

"The course outline was great, the trainer was really amazing, and the support team was very helpful. Learners Point is a training institute in Dubai that you can rely on. Thank LP."

Saurabh Kumar

Procurement Officer

"Amazing course. We really liked the course outline in the first place and when the team enrolled, the training exceeded our expectations. Recommend this public procurement course in UAE."

Rachel Valmonte

Operations Manager

"The Public Sector Procurement course from Learners Point Academy was of a great help to me. I found the tutor to be very knowledgeable and had the best examples that made the course easier to understand."

Raheem Ahmed

Procurement Officer

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FAQs on Public Sector Procurement Training

The public sector procurement profession offers plenty of great opportunities for skilled and qualified professionals. Especially with an expert level of knowledge, one can easily find his/her way to top positions as it equips them with the versatility to take their career paths to higher levels. With great pay and opportunities for growth, public sector procurement is a lucrative career path.
The Public Sector Procurement course module is underpinned by essential procurement principles and models that will equip you and your organizations for current and future challenges. With ample case studies and open key discussions on current topics relevant to the public procurement profession, this course offers a guided learning experience that enables you to gain deep practical insights and update your knowledge on significant policy development in public procurement.
There are no specific pre-requisites required to enrol in this Public Sector Procurement training. However, we do recommend participants have a basic understanding of procurement.
At Learners Point, if a participant doesn’t wish to proceed with the training after the registration due to any reason, he or she is entitled to a 100% refund. However, the refund will be issued only if we are notified in writing within 2 days from the date of registration. The refund will be processed within 4 weeks from the day of exit.
As governments are turning to procurement professionals to deliver growth and improve margins, great career options are opening up. The rapid growth of the Gulf region is fuelling demand for procurement professionals, especially in the public sector. This can lead to a bright future and impressive job prospects for public sector procurement professionals in the UAE.
This Public Sector Procurement training is designed to offer a comprehensive introduction to public procurement and the best procurement practices in the public sector and so is ideal for beginners and experienced procurement practitioners.
The training at Learners Point is interactive, immersive, and intensive hands-on programs. We offer 3 modes of delivery and participants can choose from instructor-led classroom-based group coaching, one-to-one training session, or high-quality live and interactive online sessions as per convenience.
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