Standard Courses
As part of its focus on increased professionalism in local and international procurement, and in order
to enhance local capacities, UNDP offers a variety of specialized training courses to staff of the UN
system, the donor community, NGOs and governments.
All courses are a balanced combination of lectures, case studies and workshops. The opportunity for
peer-group interaction is also a crucial element of the courses. Best practice, trouble shooting
and strategic thinking are key elements in all courses.
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| 8 Sep-11 Sep. 2009 | Fundamentals of Public Procurement | Copenhagen, Denmark | | | The aim of this course is to provide the course participants with:
A clear understanding of the principles of effective public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement strategy planning. The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured.
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| 23 Sep-25 Sep. 2009 | Contract and Supplier Relations Management | Vienna, Austria | | | The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
With a clear understanding of, and the appropriate use of, various supplier relationship styles, taking account of legal, ethical and relational issues.
To appreciate how supplier and contract management contributes to effective quality and performance monitoring and evaluation.
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| 6 Oct-8 Oct. 2009 | Logistics and Incoterms | Copenhagen, Denmark | | | The aim of this programme is to provide course participants with:
- A clear understanding of the principles of effective logistical arrangements and to understand methods of mitigating risks and to optimize the organisation’s logistical activities
- The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a logistical exercise appropriate to the value/risk of the goods being transported
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| 20 Oct-23 Oct. 2009 | Effective Negotiations in Projects and Procurement | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | | | The aim of the course is to provide the participants with the skills and knowledge on how to prepare themselves for successful negotiations, including developing of win-win strategies based on analysis of the other parties' needs, to learn the principles and dynamics of the negotiation process and how to avoid the common traps in negotiation. As the course is a mixture of lectures, exercise and role-plays, the participants also get to identify and work on their own strengths and weaknesses in regard to negotiation.
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| 3 Nov-5 Nov. 2009 | Risk Management in Contracting for Construction Services | Bangkok, Thailand | | | This course provides a clear understanding of Risk Management and provides practical tools to manage construction projects to minimise cost overruns, timeliness and scope.
Contracting for Construction Services covers a broad range of high value/high risk services, including refurbishment, maintenance and construction of buildings and infrastructure, such as sports facilities, roads, public utilities, through to maintenance of national heritage and monuments.
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| 17 Nov-19 Nov. 2009 | Procurement Strategy Development | New York, United States | | | The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
A clear understanding of corporate procurement strategy development and tools to implement strategies in procurement functions and business units
The course will enable participants to implement procurement strategies aligned to the procurement spend and risk profile of the organisation, with a strong focus on high risk/high spending accounts. Real cases and exercises will teach participants how to analyze, design, implement and monitor effective procurement strategies.
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| 1 Dec-4 Dec. 2009 | Fundamentals of Public Procurement | Vienna, Austria | | | The aim of this course is to provide the course participants with:
A clear understanding of the principles of effective public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement strategy planning. The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured.
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| 9 Dec-11 Dec. 2009 | Contract and Supplier Relations Management | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | | | The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
With a clear understanding of, and the appropriate use of, various supplier relationship styles, taking account of legal, ethical and relational issues.
To appreciate how supplier and contract management contributes to effective quality and performance monitoring and evaluation.
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