Professional Diploma in Procurement Management [PDPrM]-Self Paced

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and frameworks of procurement management.
• Develop strategies for improving procurement efficiency and reducing costs.
• Implement effective procurement cycles and manage supplier relationships.
• Enhance forecasting and demand planning capabilities to improve inventory management.
• Apply strategic sourcing techniques to enhance cost savings and efficiency.
• Evaluate supplier performance and develop strategies for improvement.
• Understand the legal aspects of procurement and manage risks effectively.
• Develop skills in contract management, including negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Establish performance benchmarks and conduct procurement audits.
• Implement e-procurement and other technological solutions to streamline procurement.

Units & Modules:

U-1: Procurement Management for Organization
M-1: Introduction to Procurement Management
M-2: Requisition & PO management
M-3: Negotiation for Procurement
M-4: Contract Management

U-2: Procurement Management Process
M-5: Procurement Cycle-steps in Procurement Management
M-6: Procurement process- Policies and Procedures
M-7: Supplier scoring & Assessment
M-8: Supplier Selection Process & Supplier Relationship Management

U-3: Demand Planning & Forecasting
M-9: Principles of Forecasting
M-10: Basic Forecasting Methods
M-11: Customer Segmentation
M-12: Master Scheduling

U-4: Strategic Sourcing in Supply Chain Management
M-13: Introduction to Strategic Sourcing
M-14: Application of Strategic Sourcing for Cost-Effective SCM
M-15: Procurement Portfolio Management
M-16: Spend Analysis & Category Management

U-5: Supplier Performance Management
M-17: Introduction to Supplier Performance Management
M-18: Supplier Performance Framework
M-19: Supplier Performance Evaluation & Analysis
M-20: Introduction to Supplier Development

U-6: Advanced Procurement Management
M-21: Risk Management & Avoidance in Procurement
M-22: Legal Aspects in Procurement
M-23: E-Procurement
M-24: International Procurement

U-7: Contract Management
M-25: Introduction to Contract Management
M-26: Contract Formation and Negotiation
M-27: Contract Performance Management
M-28: Contract Risk Management

U-8: Procurement Performance and Evaluation
M-29: Measuring Procurement Performance
M-30: Benchmarking in Procurement
M-31: Procurement Audits
M-32: Procurement Analytics for Performance Evaluation

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Manage procurement processes strategically and efficiently.
• Develop and implement effective supplier management frameworks.
• Analyze procurement performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Enhance forecasting and demand planning capabilities to manage inventory better.
• Apply strategic sourcing techniques to improve procurement outcomes.
• Develop strong negotiation skills to secure cost-effective contracts.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in procurement operations.
• Improve contract performance through regular evaluation and analysis.
• Develop effective e-procurement strategies to automate and streamline processes.
• Measure procurement success using data-driven performance evaluation tools.
   

This program is Validated and Quality Assured by ProfQual - UK. [www.profqual.org.uk]

Features:
Duration: 6 Months
Modules: 32
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Post Completion:

• Electronic Certificate
• Digital Badge via Credly.com
• Printed Certificate available

Exam Method:
Number of Exams: 08 (Each unit has One Exam)

• Number of Questions: 20 MCQ Questions + 2 Written Questions (Each Exam)
• MCQ Question Mark: 2 * 20=40
• Written Question Mark: 30 * 2= 60
• Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100 (Each Exam)
• Pass Mark: 50%

Assignment: 

• Total Assignments: 
• 1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 1 Capstone Projects
  • Each Assignment Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 50%

Name: Kwame Nkrumah
Designation: Procurement Manager
Country: Ghana
"The course provided me with practical tools to enhance supplier relationships and improve contract negotiation."

Name: Aisha Mohamed
Designation: Supply Chain Officer
Country: Kenya
"I learned how to implement strategic sourcing and optimize procurement processes to reduce costs."

Name: John Moyo
Designation: Procurement Specialist
Country: South Africa
"The modules on supplier performance evaluation and strategic sourcing were particularly helpful."

Name: Fatima Ahmed
Designation: Purchasing Manager
Country: Nigeria
"The course helped me understand how to implement e-procurement and manage procurement risks effectively."

Name: Samuel Owusu
Designation: Procurement Coordinator
Country: Ghana
"The contract management modules provided me with valuable skills to manage contracts effectively and reduce risks."

• Strategic Procurement Management
  • Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Supplier Management
  • Manage supplier relationships and ensure high performance.
• Contract Management
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts effectively.
• Risk Management
  • Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks.
• Strategic Sourcing
  • Apply sourcing strategies to enhance cost savings.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Use data analysis to measure and improve procurement performance.
• Legal and Compliance Management
  • Ensure all procurement processes meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Evaluation
  • Conduct benchmarking and audits to improve procurement efficiency.