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.


Upcoming Training Courses

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3 Jun-7 Jun. 2013 Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)Copenhagen, Denmark
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:
• Advanced Procurement Planning. To develop the capacity to manage supply markets, risks, systems and procurement planning processes
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage bid evaluation, contract development and contract administration processes
• Advanced Communication and Negotiation Skills. To identify and improve the communication, negotiation and personal professional development skills required by those involved in advanced level procurement.

This course free for booking
11 Jun-14 Jun. 2013 Effective Negotiations in Projects and ProcurementVienna, Austria
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed for successful negotiations, including:
• Understanding the principles and dynamics of the negotiation process and how to avoid the common traps in negotiation
• Developing win-win strategies based on analysis of the other parties' needs
• Identifying and actively working on their own negotiation strengths and weaknesses through role-plays


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18 Jun-21 Jun. 2013 Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)Copenhagen, Denmark
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist


This course free for booking
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2 Sep-6 Sep. 2013 Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)Rome, Italy
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:
• Advanced Procurement Planning. To develop the capacity to manage supply markets, risks, systems and procurement planning processes
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage bid evaluation, contract development and contract administration processes
• Advanced Communication and Negotiation Skills. To identify and improve the communication, negotiation and personal professional development skills required by those involved in advanced level procurement.

This course is almost fully booked, please contact UNDP
17 Sep-20 Sep. 2013 Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)Copenhagen, Denmark
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist


This course free for booking
24 Sep-26 Sep. 2013 Supply Chain Management in Humanitarian OrganisationsVienna, Austria
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective logistical arrangements and to understand methods of mitigating risks and to optimise 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


This course free for booking
1 Oct-4 Oct. 2013 Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)Rome, Italy
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist


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14 Oct-18 Oct. 2013 Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)Washington DC, United States
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:
• Advanced Procurement Planning. To develop the capacity to manage supply markets, risks, systems and procurement planning processes
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage bid evaluation, contract development and contract administration processes
• Advanced Communication and Negotiation Skills. To identify and improve the communication, negotiation and personal professional development skills required by those involved in advanced level procurement.

This course free for booking
22 Oct-25 Oct. 2013 Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)New Delhi, India
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist


This course free for booking
5 Nov-8 Nov. 2013 Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)Abuja, Nigeria
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist


This course free for booking
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11 Nov-15 Nov. 2013 Strategic Diploma in Public Procurement - Level 4Copenhagen, Denmark
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
- Strategic Development Skills. To develop strategies for significant procurement, including involvement in organizatonal strategic and financial planning and to organize and manage strategic procurement activities.
- Strategic Negotiation Skills. To improve the strategic communication and negotiation skills, including the management of commercial and legal considerations in negotiations, bargaining and conflict and resolution processes.
Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage strategic supply, services and conflict resolution processes.
- Advanced Contract Management

This course free for booking
19 Nov-22 Nov. 2013 Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)Bangkok, Thailand
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist


This course free for booking
New course
2 Dec-6 Dec. 2013 Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)Copenhagen, Denmark
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:
• Advanced Procurement Planning. To develop the capacity to manage supply markets, risks, systems and procurement planning processes
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage bid evaluation, contract development and contract administration processes
• Advanced Communication and Negotiation Skills. To identify and improve the communication, negotiation and personal professional development skills required by those involved in advanced level procurement.

This course free for booking
10 Dec-13 Dec. 2013 Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)Nairobi, Kenya
 The aim of this course is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist



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