Spotlight on training and education
From time to time we get requests to share information on upcoming training and/or education offerings.
Note
New Zealand Government Procurement do not endorse individual training offerings and agencies are encouraged to undertake their own due diligence to find the right programme for their needs.
CIPS corporate award is a practical, applied learning programme where the syllabus is tailored around the participating organisations, and the assessments are work-based assignments and live business projects. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) are currently seeking participants for a virtual cohort. If you are interested in being part of a future syndicate programme, please email Craig Johnstone.
Clever buying offer the NZQA Level 6 Procurement Qualification. It covers procurement planning, developing RFx documents, tender evaluation and Government Procurement Rules. Online or classroom procurement training and NZQA assessment is available from Cleverbuying.com. For more information, email Caroline Boot or call 021 722 005.
NZQA Level 6 Procurement Qualification [PDF, 1.56 MB] - Cleverbuying.com
New Zealand Government Procurement have recently renewed a cross-government membership to the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) for public sector procurement professionals. If you are interested in gaining access to IACCM's online resources, email Kiana Thompson. Along with some pandemic-related research, IACCM have introduced a training support package for May and June – you can find out more on their website.
Online resources - IACCM