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Procurement Training for State of Illinois Employees

Instructor Led Course - Introduction to Illinois Procurement

This is an introductory course. It is a high-level view of Illinois Procurement. This course is approved by UPPCC for 2 contact hours.

Among the topics covered:

  • Who is involved in Illinois procurement and their responsibilities
  • Procurement Methods
  • Vendor Requirements for state contracts
  • Communications

You must register to attend this course.  Upcoming Dates:

  • February 6th (virtual): Registration will open in December

Instructor Led Course - Procurement Methods: Small Purchase

The State of Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) identifies six different procurement methods.  The most commonly used method is Small Purchase.  Join us to learn about the code, rules, and CPO notices that you must follow to successfully complete a small purchase.  This course also includes a BidBuy simulation where the attendees will have the opportunity to actively participate. This course is available to State of Illinois employees and is approved by UPPCC for 4 contact hours.

You must register to attend this course.  Upcoming Dates:

Instructor Led Course -  Specifications

This course will help you understand how specification impact stakeholder groups while complying with Illinois Procurement Code and Administrative Rules.  This course is full of hands-on activities that will assist you as a procurement professional in developing effective specifications.  This course is available to State of Illinois employees and is approved by UPPCC for 3.5 contact hours.

You must register to attend this course.  Upcoming Dates:

  • March 6th In-person (Springfield, IL): Registration link coming in January

On-Demand: Recorded Trainings