Kick off your 2026 professional development with the latest offerings from the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite.
Finance has launched a range of new courses and will host the third Procurement Capability Week. These Finance-delivered courses are designed for APS officials who are keen to strengthen their skills and deepen their understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
Whether you are just starting out, seeking a refresher, or transitioning into a procurement role, these courses are tailored to your needs.
All courses, including Procurement Capability Week, are free for officials from non-corporate Commonwealth entities and prescribed corporate Commonwealth entities.
Procurement Capability Week
Starting 9 February 2026, Finance will host its third Procurement Capability Week – an opportunity to complete 10 live courses from the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite online in one week. The program is designed to help APS officials build practical skills in procurement and contract management. This course also offers the opportunity to build connections and share experiences with peers across the APS.
The program runs for 5 consecutive days, from Monday 9 February to Friday 13 February 2026. All sessions are delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
Procurement Capability Week schedule
- Monday 9 February
9:00 am –12:00 pm Procurement in Practice
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Industry Engagement - Tuesday 10 February
9:00 am –12:00 pm Value for Money
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Broader Economic Benefits - Wednesday 11 February
9:00 am –12:00 pm Writing and Evaluating Tender Criteria
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Procurement-Connected Policies - Thursday 12 February
9:00 am –12:00 pm Procurement Risk
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Probity and Integrity in Procurement - Friday 13 February
9:00 am –11:30 am CPR Exemptions and Conditions for Limited Tender
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Contract Management in Practice
To apply
Submit your interest to procurement.training@finance.gov.au by 5:00 pm Friday 23 January 2026.
To be eligible for a place, you will need to confirm you have completed the Procurement and Contract Management Basics onsite course, OR both the Procurement Basics and Contract Management Basics eLearning modules.
You will also need to confirm you have an APSLearn login, are available to attend all 10 sessions and attach your supervisor’s approval to attend all sessions.
You will be notified if you have secured a position in the program by Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Please note, completion of this program does not result in certification or qualification and is not part of the Pathway to Procurement program.
New courses
Along with the Procurement Capability Week program, Finance is pleased to launch several new procurement courses as part of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite.
eLearning courses (Self-paced)
- NEW Using Panels: Guidance on panels and standing offers within Australian Government procurement, including key requirements, appropriate circumstances, and procedures for engaging relevant panels.
Live courses (Onsite and Online)
- NEW Industry Engagement and Market Research: Strategies and techniques for effective market research and industry engagement, ensuring probity across all phases of the procurement lifecycle.
- NEW Commercial Negotiation: Techniques to build commercial confidence, understand negotiation power and preparation, and respond adeptly to vendor tactics in high-stakes contexts.
- NEW Procurement Risk Management: Application of risk management principles to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to achieve desired procurement outcomes.
Book your 2026 training sessions now
Advance bookings for live courses are recommended due to high demand.
To register for a session, go to APSLearn, search for the Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite, and select the desired courses.
Further information
For further information, contact the Procurement Training team.
