Certificate in Public Procurement Course

Program Overview

The Public Certificate in Public Procurement is a Level 8 program designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in public procurement. The program is suitable for mature learners with prior experience or qualifications in related fields.

Program Outline

Public Certificate in Public Procurement

Degree Overview

Learners are introduced to case law and competition law and its impact upon procurement in this area. Learners will understand how public procurement has been transformed over the past 25 years from an administrative exercise to a strategic function which is key to help to finance government policies.

Public Procurement Project Management (Level 8, 5 ECTS)

They will understand the importance of rigorous planning and its impact on the success of the project. Learners will also understand how proper contract and supplier management ensures that public value for money is maximised. Learners gain factual, regulatory and theoretical knowledge and awareness of the public procurement and supply chain management field. Learners develop practical and other relevant skills to carry out procurement and supply chain-related tasks and manage projects to meet specified objectives.

Outline

Modules:

• Public Sector Procurement (Level 8, 5 ECTS)
• Public Procurement Project Management (Level 8, 5 ECTS)

Schedule:

Other

• The program is aimed at mature learners who wish to pursue/ advance a career in public procurement and/or related fields.
• The program is also aimed at learners who currently hold NFQ Level 7 cognate qualification(s) and wish to achieve a Certificate at Level 8 on the NFQ in public sector procurement.
• Applicants who are over the age of 23 may apply on the basis of previous learning and/ or work experience and a demonstration of commitment to further education.
• Course Contact: https://www.griffith.ie/courses/certificate-public-procurement/course-contact/
• Timetables: https://www.griffith.ie/courses/certificate-public-procurement/timetables/
• Fees: https://www.griffith.ie/courses/certificate-public-procurement/fees/

Tuition Fees Irish/EU citizens Irish/EU citizens Fee: EUR 1,800.00 An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term. For students starting in the January/February term, €125 is payable in February, and then €250 will be payable each September from then onwards. A 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted. The fees above relate to Year 1 fees only. Flexible payment options 2% Learner Protection Charge All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.