Procurement Basics

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Free Online Course: Procurement Basics provided by Coursera is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 5 weeks long, 5-6 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Coursera. Procurement Basics is taught by Don Klock.

Overview
  • This Course includes basic information on procurement, Importance of the procurement organization and its’ role in the organization, cost vs. value, processes such as the use of RFQ, RFP, RFX, Differences between direct and indirect procurement, and Stakeholder management

    The course will supported by videos, readings and a required case that will be assessed by a peer review.

    In addition, a Practice Assessment (multiple choice) is available to the student. This should be helpful as there is a Final Assessment (40 Multiple Choice) at the end of the specialization in Course 7 that is required to obtain the certification.

Syllabus
    • Welcome & Procurement Definitions
    • Importance of Procurement
    • Procurement Processes
    • Directs vs. Indirects
    • Stakeholder Management