Most projects require products, services or results from suppliers outside the organization, a process known as procurement management. The outcomes of projects are in part determined by the scope, quality and timeliness of the supplied deliverables. This course is for project management professionals seeking guidance in the details and management of the logistics of procurement and use of resources and services used in projects. Through online, interactive learning with real-world examples, students will explore procurement management processes such as make-or-buy analysis, identifying qualified vendors, writing a procurement statement of work, selecting a contract type, evaluating proposals and managing change requests, as well as ethical issues and negotiation strategies. At the end of this course, students will know how to integrate procurement management concepts with broader project management practices in order to produce better project outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

• Prepare a procurement statement of work (SOW)
• Explain when to use each contract type
• Categorize mandatory and desirable qualifications and identify the source selection criteria that will be used to evaluate potential sellers
• Plan an effective negotiation strategy and identify the steps required to closeout a procurement contract
• Apply techniques for controlling a vendor-led project

Skills You Will Gain

• Procurement management
• Contract type selection
• Source selection and evaluation
• Forecasting project performance
• Negotiation

Course Format and Pacing
This is an online course delivered through Canvas, UC Davis CPE’s learning management system. Course materials—such as video lectures, readings, assignments, and discussion forums—are accessible throughout the week. While students may have some flexibility in managing their time, the course follows a structured, week-by-week schedule with regular due dates. Most students can expect to spend approximately 10–12 hours per week engaging with course content and completing assignments.

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