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:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:

• Advanced Procurement Planning. To develop the capacity to manage supply markets, risks, systems and procurement planning processes
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage bid evaluation, contract development and contract administration processes
• Advanced Communication and Negotiation Skills. To identify and improve the communication, negotiation and personal professional development skills required by those involved in advanced level procurement.

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.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist

Le but de ce cours est de fournir aux participants :

• Une compréhension claire des principes d'une passation des marchés publics efficace, du processus d'achat générique et du rôle de l'achat corporatif et transactionnel
• La capacité de planifier, mettre en œuvre et évaluer un processus d'achat approprié à la valeur / au risque de la catégorie achetée
• Connaissance des règles et procédures régissant les marchés publics et les Nations Unies - et pourquoi elles existent

El objetivo de este curso es proporcionar a los participantes una comprensión clara de:

• Planificación avanzada de adquisiciones. Desarrollar la capacidad de gestionar mercados de suministro, riesgos, sistemas y procesos de planificación de adquisiciones.
• Gestión avanzada de contratos. Desarrollar la capacidad de gestionar la evaluación de ofertas, el desarrollo de contratos y los procesos de administración de contratos.
• Habilidades avanzadas de comunicación y negociación. Identificar y mejorar las habilidades de comunicación, negociación y desarrollo profesional personal, requeridas por quienes participan en procesos de contratación de nivel avanzado.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:

• Advanced Procurement Planning. To develop the capacity to manage supply markets, risks, systems and procurement planning processes
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage bid evaluation, contract development and contract administration processes
• Advanced Communication and Negotiation Skills. To identify and improve the communication, negotiation and personal professional development skills required by those involved in advanced level procurement.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist