The UNDP/CIPS Advanced Practitioner Applied Learning Programme is a tailormade, fully online training pathway supporting procurement professionals from the UN, public sector institutions, and partner organisations in achieving MCIPS accreditation. Jointly developed by UNDP and CIPS, the programme integrates global best practices with the operational realities of UN and public procurement environments. Through a blend of structured e-learning, live virtual workshops, applied assignments, and a capstone business project, participants build strategic capabilities in leadership, commercial and contract management, global supply chains, and sustainable procurement. Designed specifically for public service contexts, the programme uses real-world UN and government procurement case studies to ensure direct relevance and immediate workplace impact.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• Strategic Development Skills. To develop strategies for significant procurement, including involvement in organizatonal strategic and financial planning and to organize and manage strategic procurement activities.
• Strategic Negotiation Skills. To improve the strategic communication and negotiation skills, including the management of commercial and legal considerations in negotiations, bargaining and conflict and resolution processes.
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage strategic supply, services and conflict resolution processes.

El objetivo de este curso es proporcionar a los participantes:

• Habilidades de Desarrollo Estratégico. Desarrollar estrategias para adquisiciones importantes, incluyendo la participación en la planificación estratégica y financiera de la organización, así como la organización y gestión de actividades de adquisiciones estratégicas.
• Habilidades de Negociación Estratégica. Mejorar las habilidades de comunicación estratégica y negociación, incluyendo la gestión de consideraciones comerciales y legales en negociaciones, regateos y procesos de resolución de conflictos.
• Gestión Avanzada de Contratos. Desarrollar la capacidad para gestionar procesos estratégicos de suministro, servicios y resolución de conflictos.