Fundamentals of Infrastructure Procurement Management

Full title:
Fundamentals of Infrastructure Procurement Management
Training hours: 0.8 hours (50 min)
Level: Introductory
Language: English, with translations in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Portuguese, and Spanish

Price:
EUR 50 per participant
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Course description:

The Fundamentals of Infrastructure Procurement Management is the first course designed to provide professionals in the infrastructure sector with a comprehensive understanding of procurement principles. This course is ideal for individuals aspiring to be involved in procurement activities, offering a detailed study of fundamental principles, both in the private and public sectors, as well as the procurement of consultancy services. We will delve into various types of selection processes, such as direct vs competitive selection, quality and quality/cost-based selection and single and two-stage competitive selection processes. You will also gain valuable insights into creating and submitting responsive proposals while exploring evaluation criteria, including the new Rated Criteria of the World Bank.

Furthermore, we will thoroughly examine best practices in procurement, focusing on risk management in the delivery of infrastructure projects. Topics covered include the avoidance of conflicts of interest and prohibitive practices such as collusive, corrupt or fraudulent activities. In addition, we will touch upon the basics of infrastructure project financing, allowing you to develop a solid foundation for subsequent in-depth modules and courses. Moreover, we will explore the business development aspect, equipping you with the skills to identify international procurement opportunities and prepare winning bids and proposals. Throughout the course, we will showcase examples and case studies in an international setting, emphasising the advantages of participating in procurement opportunities financed by international financial institutions.

Who should attend:
This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals in the global infrastructure sector, including consultants, project managers, project administrators, procurement professionals, aspiring procurement professionals and individuals who contribute to or are impacted by procurement activities.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will have acquired a solid understanding of the Fundamentals of Infrastructure Procurement Management. You will be well-versed in the principles of sound procurement and their practical application to consulting services. Additionally, you will gain knowledge of procurement terms, processes, and risk management. We will delve into best practices, including the utilisation of World Bank rated criteria. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the basics of infrastructure project financing, which will serve as a foundation for future modules and courses.

The course covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Understanding the basic principles of sound procurement
• Distinguishing between public sector and private sector procurement
• Applying principles and processes to the procurement of consultancy services
• Exploring different types of selection processes: direct vs competitive selection
• Evaluating quality and quality/cost-based selection methods
• Understanding single and two-stage competitive selection processes
• Creating effective requests for proposal packages and submitting responsive proposals
• Exploring evaluation criteria, including the new Rated Criteria of the World Bank
• Examining best practices in procurement, including conflict of interest avoidance and the prevention of collusive, corrupt, or fraudulent practices
• Gaining a solid understanding of infrastructure project financing
• Developing business development skills to identify international procurement opportunities
• Mastering bidding techniques and proposal preparation

Teaching method
On-demand

More Info:
Participants will have access to the course for 48 hours after the first access date.