To support consistent and high-quality procurement and contract management practices across the APS, the Department of Finance, with the APS Academy, offer the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite.
The suite is designed to build procurement and contract management skills and confidence across the APS workforce. It supports better decision-making and helps officials to achieve value for money outcomes.
The courses can be taken on their own or as part of a full program. They provide best practice guidance across the entire procurement lifecycle, from procurement planning to contract closeout. Courses are free for non-corporate Commonwealth entities and prescribed corporate Commonwealth entities only.
Proficiency levels
The suite includes both foundation and practitioner courses. It gives a solid basis for those new to procurement, while also supporting those who need deeper expertise.
Foundation level
Foundation level courses help APS officials understand the basics of procurement and contract management. These courses teach key concepts, knowledge, and skills that are important for all staff, whether they do procurements often or only occasionally.
This training gives a clear starting point, to help participants make informed decisions and follow good practices when buying goods and services or managing contracts.
Practitioner level
Practitioner level courses build on the basics taught in foundation level training. These courses offer more detailed knowledge and skills to manage procurement and contracts.
They are designed to support staff to apply best practice and make informed, defensible decisions throughout these activities.
Audience
Course content is based on the Commonwealth Procurement Framework and is relevant for APS officials from non-corporate Commonwealth entities and prescribed corporate Commonwealth entities.
The suite is designed for officials involved in procurement, whether new, seeking a refresher, or aiming to transition into procurement roles. It benefits those involved on an ad hoc or regular basis, delegates, and officials managing procurements using whole-of-government arrangements.
Delivery
Training is delivered through facilitator-led sessions, available both in-person or virtually, or as eLearning modules.
Courses can be delivered to entities as a single cohort. Minimum numbers are required.
Contact procurement.training@finance.gov.au for more information.
Registration
To register for an APSLearn account, fill out the registration form and click register.
To register to attend a facilitated course or to complete an eLearning offering:
- login to APSLearn
- search for Procurement
- select the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite.
