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Project Management Foundations: Procurement

With Oliver Yarbrough Liked by 1,267 users
Duration: 1h 16m Skill level: Beginner + Intermediate Released: 11/20/2023

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The more complex a project is, the more likely it is that you'll need help from outside vendors and partners. This is especially true for new and aspiring project managers who are still learning the tricks of the trade. Procurement is the process of planning, managing, and executing purchases of outside goods and services for your organization. Join author, speaker, and trainer Oliver Yarbrough as he provides an overview of procurement management and how you can implement procurements on your projects. Review key concepts, pitfalls, critical success factors, and best practices. Learn how to collaborate more effectively with your vendors and contract management teams by understanding different procurement contract types. Plus, explore agile procurement, along with emerging trends in the field such as rapid procurement, reverse auctions, and how to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline procurement processes.

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  • Murad Rashidov Murad Rashidov

    Murad Rashidov

    Procurement specialist at Kapital Bank, a full "Technest" scholarhip program holder for Product Owner at Codelandia IT School and Software Center

    5/5 March 21, 2025
    This content is really very useful for managers to update the whole process of procurement in their company if there is a need, because every procurement case needs a different approach for the best result.
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  • Jeddah Magno, CPP Jeddah Magno, CPP

    Jeddah Magno, CPP

    Certified Procurement Professional

    5/5 March 15, 2025
    I really enjoyed the Project Management Foundations: Procurement course because it made understanding how procurement works in project management easy. The course explained complex ideas in simple terms, helping me learn about procurement strategies, contract types, and managing risks.
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  • Rehan Hamid P.Eng, PMP, MBA Rehan Hamid P.Eng, PMP, MBA

    Rehan Hamid P.Eng, PMP, MBA

    High Voltage Transmission Lines & Substations (T&D) | Project Development/Management | Solar PV & Wind Projects | EPC Environment | Grid…

    5/5 March 14, 2025
    Procurement is an essential component of Project management, either for goods or services. The skill of Procurement planning and management is a must have for an efficient Project Manager. It's not and option.
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  • Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
  • Test your knowledge 7 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
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