Procurement courses can help you learn negotiation strategies, supplier relationship management, contract law, and cost analysis techniques. You can build skills in risk assessment, demand forecasting, and strategic sourcing to enhance your purchasing decisions. Many courses introduce tools like e-procurement software and spend analysis platforms, which support efficient procurement processes and data-driven decision-making.
The World Bank Group
Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Bidding, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Partnership, Project Risk Management, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Engineering Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Procurement, Quality Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Project Scoping, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Cost Estimation, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Capacity Management, Operating Cost, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Gap Analysis, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Bidding, Cost Control, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Earned Value Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Change Orders, Building Information Modeling
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Engineering Management, Procurement, Quality Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Budget Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Timelines, Quality Control
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics, Procurement, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Sustainable Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Risk Mitigation, Scaled Agile Framework, Program Management, Project Estimation, Team Performance Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Management, Resource Allocation, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Backlogs, Change Management, Quality Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Scope Management, Communication Planning, Procurement, Budget Management, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Transportation Management, Operations Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Processes, Corporate Sustainability, Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Materials science, Innovation, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Project Controls, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Procurement, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Change Management, Management Reporting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Materials Management, Procurement, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Chemical Engineering, Waste Minimization, Health Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Architectural Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks