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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	Date	Course	Location
	9 Dec-12 Dec. 2014	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
	13 Jan-15 Jan. 2015	Procurement Strategy Development	Bangkok, Thailand
		The aim of this course is to enable participants to develop and implement category based procurement strategies, hereby: • Clearly understand corporate procurement strategy options • Manage tools and methods to implement strategies in business units • Align procurement systems, processes and functions with the procurement spend and risk profile of the organisation • Focus on significant high risk/high spending accounts
	20 Jan-22 Jan. 2015	Risk Management in Contracting for Construction Services	Nairobi, Kenya
		This course will provide participants with a clear understanding of Risk Management as a tool to manage construction projects to improve cost, timeliness and quality and to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Construction projects can be of high value and/or high risk and if not planned and managed well can easily run over time, over budget and not deliver what was originally expected.
	10 Feb-13 Feb. 2015	Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
		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
	23 Feb-27 Feb. 2015	Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)	Nairobi, Kenya
		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.
	2 Mar-6 Mar. 2015	Strategic Diploma in Public Procurement - Level 4 (Accredited by CIPS)	Bangkok, Thailand
		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.
	10 Mar-13 Mar. 2015	Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)	Suva City, Fiji Islands
		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
	16 Mar-20 Mar. 2015	Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
		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.
	24 Mar-27 Mar. 2015	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
	8 Apr-10 Apr. 2015	Supply Chain Management in Humanitarian Organisations	Copenhagen, Denmark
		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
	21 Apr-24 Apr. 2015	Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)	Geneva, Switzerland
		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
	27 Apr-30 Apr. 2015	Certificado Introductorio en Adquisiciones Públicas - CIPS Nivel 2	Ciudad de Panama, Panama
		La finalidad de este curso es impartir a los participantes: • Una comprensión clara de los principios de las adquisiciones públicas eficaces, del proceso general de adquisiciones y del papel de las adquisiciones institucionales y transaccionales • Capacidad para planificar, poner en práctica y evaluar del proceso de abastecimiento adecuado al valor y del riesgo de los bienes o servicios que han de adquirirse • Conocimientos acerca de las reglas y los procedimientos que rigen las adquisiciones de las Naciones Unidas, y las razones por las que se han instituido
	5 May-8 May. 2015	Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)	Washington DC, United States
		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
	18 May-22 May. 2015	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.
	26 May-29 May. 2015	Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)	Brasilia, Brazil
		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
	8 Jun-12 Jun. 2015	Strategic Diploma in Public Procurement - Level 4 (Accredited by CIPS)	Copenhagen, 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.
	16 Jun-19 Jun. 2015	Effective Negotiations in Projects and Procurement	Vienna, Austria
		The aim of this course is to provide participants with: • 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
	23 Jun-26 Jun. 2015	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
	31 Aug-4 Sep. 2015	Strategic Diploma in Public Procurement - Level 4 (Accredited by CIPS)	Geneva, Switzerland
		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.
	7 Sep-11 Sep. 2015	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.
	14 Sep-18 Sep. 2015	Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)	Suva City, Fiji Islands
		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.
	22 Sep-25 Sep. 2015	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
	13 Oct-15 Oct. 2015	Contract and Supplier Relations Management	Copenhagen, Denmark
		The aim of this course is to provide participants with: • A clear understanding of main supplier relations management methods, taking account of legal, ethical and relational issues • Essential contracting capabilities, including approval and contractual relationship management methods • Methods to manage risks, disputes and potential conflicts in the procurement and contracting processes • Effective contract performance and quality monitoring schemes
	19 Oct-23 Oct. 2015	Strategic Diploma in Public Procurement - Level 4 (Accredited by CIPS)	Washington, United States
		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.
	20 Oct-23 Oct. 2015	Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)	New York, United States
		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
	26 Oct-28 Oct. 2015	Risk Management in Contracting for Construction Services	Copenhagen, Denmark
		This course will provide participants with a clear understanding of Risk Management as a tool to manage construction projects to improve cost, timeliness and quality and to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Construction projects can be of high value and/or high risk and if not planned and managed well can easily run over time, over budget and not deliver what was originally expected.
	29 Oct-30 Oct. 2015	International Standards in Procurement using Incoterms 2010	Copenhagen, Denmark
		• Are you aware of your roles and responsibilities using different Incoterms? • Do you know the new Incoterms 2010? • Have you considered how Incoterms relate to Corporate Risk Management?
	2 Nov-6 Nov. 2015	Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)	New York, 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.
	17 Nov-20 Nov. 2015	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
	23 Nov-27 Nov. 2015	Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 3 (Accredited by CIPS)	New Delhi, India
		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.
	1 Dec-4 Dec. 2015	Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS)	Johannesburg, South Africa
		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
	7 Dec-11 Dec. 2015	Strategic Diploma in Public Procurement - Level 4 (Accredited by CIPS)	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
		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.