To support consistent and high-quality procurement and contract management practices across the APS, 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.
Proficiency levels
The suite includes 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 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 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 that are required to comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
The suite is designed for officials who work in procurement, whether in IT, construction, or other areas. It is suitable for those who are new to procurement, seeking a refresher, or moving into a procurement role. It supports staff who manage procurement and contracts, whether occasionally or regularly, and includes those responsible for whole-of-government and limited tender procurements.
Delivery
Training is delivered through facilitator-led sessions, available both face-to-face or face-to-screen, or as eLearning modules.
Facilitator-led 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 select register.
To register to attend a facilitator-led course or to complete an eLearning module:
- login to APSLearn
- search for Procurement
- select the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite.
