Project Management Foundations: Procurement

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Free Online Course: Project Management Foundations: Procurement provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 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 LinkedIn Learning. Project Management Foundations: Procurement is taught by Oliver Yarbrough.

Overview
  • Learn how to plan, manage, and execute project procurements, including procurement contracts, and explore emerging trends such as rapid procurement.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Implement successful procurement
    • What to know before watching
    1. Procurement Management Overview
    • Define procurement management
    • Project manager's role in procurement
    • Key procurement management concepts
    2. Common Procurement Pitfalls
    • Dealing with conflicts of interest
    • Failure to communicate objectives
    • Use of blanket purchase agreements
    3. Critical Procurement Success Factors
    • Study best practices
    • Tailor procurement techniques
    • Reward behaviors and results
    • Set up a contract change control system
    4. Procurement Management Processes
    • Plan Procurement Management
    • Contract types
    • Conduct Procurements
    • Control Procurements
    5. How to Implement Procurements
    • Procurement research
    • Procurement solicitation
    • Procurement negotiation
    • Procurement award
    • Procurement administration
    • Procurement closeout
    6. Emerging Trends: Project Procurement Management
    • Focus on rapid procurement
    • Increase in reverse auctions
    • Impact of technology
    Conclusion
    • Improve your procurement skillset