At the end of the Programme, you will be able to:

• Efficiently design your contracting strategy 
• Assess the risks
• Set qualification and evaluation criteria
• Competently prepare well-balanced procurement documents
• Conduct bid evaluation, contract award and contract administration procedures
• Handle procurement-related complaints
• Calculate price adjustment
• Prepare a contract management plan
• Deal with variations and claims
• Incorporate sustainability, ESHS and gender aspects into procurement 
  
   

• You will obtain an ITCILO certificate of achievement once you have completed successfully the programme requirements.
• This certificate will demonstrate that you possess the right knowledge, skills and attitudes to plan and execute the entire procurement process in the adaptive and agile manner.
• This certificate could be a first brick to build your future ITCILO Diploma in Procurement Management! https://www.itcilo.org/resources/diploma-public-procurement-management

This course is delivered through distance learning and deployed on the ITCILO e-campus. It frees you from the classroom and gives you the flexibility to complete the learning modules at your own pace, while still providing interaction with international expects and professionals.

Module 1: Introduction 

• Main principles
• Procurement Cycle
• Introduction to Works procurement management
• The Roles and Responsibilities in Works operations
• Global view on Works

Module 2: Contracting strategy and Planning

• Contracting Strategy and Planning
• Methods, Arrangements and Market Approaches
• Types of contracts
• Qualification procedures for Works 

 

Module 3: Standard Bidding Documents for Works and Bidding Process

• Standard bidding documents for Works
• Contract conditions and forms
• Focus on Standard bidding documents for Smaller Works
• Differences between Small and Major works and Plant 

Module 4: Process and Evaluation

• Further steps in the procurement process
• Evaluation of Bids/Proposals for Works contracts
• Handling of procurement-related complaints
• Contract Award
• BAFO. Negotiations 

Module 5: Contract Management

• Contract Management for Civil Works - Critical aspects
• Contract management plan. Best practices and strategies
• and Price Adjustment
• Contract management procedures and tools: Observation and Inspection Forms; Contractual letters; Meetings; Project Close-Out
• Contract management Civil Works and Resolution of disputes
• Managing Variations, Time extension

Module 6: Enhancing sustainability, Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) and gender aspects through procurement of Works

• Introduction to Sustainable Development and Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP)
• Occupational safety and health (OSH) in the Construction Sector
• Gender considerations in Procurement
• Examples of SPP in construction sector
  
   

This tutor-based Certification Programme is delivered by senior procurement staff, advisors and consultants from ITCILO. The programme is conducted using interactive self-guided learning modules, knowledge checks, live webinars and final examination.

• For each module, you first acquire knowledge through an interactive self-guided learning module that contains readings, questions, quizzes, case studies, videos and tools.
• You will be required to take knowledge tests after each module and throughout the course to ensure that you have grasped the core elements of the learning modules.
• Your acquired skills will be assessed through the assignments graded by your tutor.
• Live webinars with the experts will be conducted as follows: 1 introductory, 4 webinars to respond to your questions and provide feedback or additional content.

The tutor is available for consultation via the e-campus forum or “Talk to your Tutor” mailbox and throughout the webinars.

What are the technical requirements needed?

For a smooth learning experience, participants need to have basic computer skills and a computer with a reliable internet connection and speakers.

Candidates are expected to have basic knowledge of procurement practice in the public or private sector as well as a sound knowledge of the English language.