Virtual Event: Procurement 101: The Essentials (Previously offered through the LBJ School of Public Affairs)

*Advanced sessions will follow throughout the year, building on the concepts introduced in this course.

‍Format: Live (virtual), instructor-led: Diane Palmer-Boeck, CPPO, PPMC

‍2-Day Virtual Training • 6 - 7 hours/day February 17 and 18th - 9:00 a.m Central Time - 4:00 pm Central Time (@1 hour lunch)

Best for: New or developing procurement/purchasing professionals, departments supporting procurement, and anyone who interacts with purchasing

Public Purchasing 101: The Basics

Course Description

This hands-on course provides a foundational overview of the public purchasing process, with a focus on practical application and real-world scenarios. Participants will explore key topics including Texas Statutory Enabling Authority; Competitive Bidding; Specification Development; Ethics and Liabilities; Contract Management; Internal Customer Service; Internal Controls; and Cooperative Purchasing.

Through guided discussion, practical examples, and interactive workshops, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate the public procurement environment while maintaining compliance, transparency, and accountability.

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to…

Employ the best practices in public procurement within the parameters of public purchasing enabling authority;
Identify various, current purchasing challenges and potential solutions by accessing the impact of the decision making related to contract obligations;
Choose which purchasing methos (competitive bidding, competitive sealed proposals, cooperative purchasing, etc.) will provide the best value for the agency;
Engender trust with Clients, Coworkers an Team Members;
Identify and avoid potential conflict between personal interests an those of your employer; and
Examine the tenets of good internal controls that will not only provide for excellent audit trails, but also minimize opportunities for fraud.

Establish a procurement process, from sourcing through contract management, that is fair and transparent for suppliers;

Minimum Class 20

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‍Refund Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the event organizer.

Full Refund: Requests received at least 30 days prior to the event start date.

Partial Refund (50%): Requests received between 15-29 days before the event.

No Refunds: Cancellations made less than 15 days before the event or no-shows.

Substitutions are allowed at any time at no additional cost.

We reserve the right to substitute instructors or modify the program content if necessary, without prior notice. If the event is canceled by the organizers, full refunds will be issued.

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