Project Management Foundations: Procurement Course

What will I learn?

Grasp the fundamentals of procurement for engineering projects with our Project Management Basics: Procurement Course. Get stuck in with budgeting, including labour and material costs, and learn to plan for those unexpected costs that can pop up. Develop solid procurement strategies, choose dependable suppliers, and make sure everything lines up with the project timeline. Boost your risk management skills and put together reports that are clear and to the point. Get a good understanding of solar power plant bits and pieces, so your projects run smoothly and are sustainable. Sign up now to take your engineering skills to the next level.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master budgeting: Estimate costs for materials, labour, and those unforeseen costs that might come up.

Develop procurement strategies: Make sure everything lines up with the project timeline.

Manage procurement risks: Spot and deal with possible procurement problems.

Evaluate suppliers: Check costs, delivery times, and how reliable suppliers are.

Document effectively: Prepare procurement reports that are clear and to the point.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.