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Procurement Training for State of Illinois Employees
Below you will find an assortment of instructor led and on-demand video courses.
The State of Illinois Procurement Code outlines requirements for Procurement Ethics and Disclosure (30 ILCS 500 Article 50). This course will provide you with an understanding of who is required to complete disclosures, what forms are permitted to be submitted, and how to review the submitted forms. This course is critical for your procurement tool kit!
This course is available to State of Illinois employees and is approved by UPPCC for 1 contact hours.
You must register to attend this course. Upcoming Dates:
- January 13 – Registration link coming in December
- March 10 – Registration link coming in February
- May 12– Registration link coming in April
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:
- December 9: Register Here
- February 10 – Registration link coming in January
- April 14 – Registration link coming in March
- June 9 – Registration link coming in May
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:
- December 4: Register Here
- March 12: Registration link coming in February
- June 4 – Registration link coming in May
The State of Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) identifies six different procurement methods. This course will prepare you to take a procurement need and turn it into a contract using an Invitation for Bid. This course is full of hands-on activities that will assist you as a procurement professional in successfully completing an Invitation for Bid. This course is available to State of Illinois employees and is approved by UPPCC for 5.5 contact hours.
Prerequisite Course: You must have completed and been issued a certificate for the Specifications course.
You must register to attend this course. Upcoming Dates:
- March 5: Registration link coming in February
- May 21 – Registration link coming in April
This course will help you understand how specifications impact stakeholder groups while complying with the 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:
- January 8: Registration link coming in December
- February 5: Registration link coming in January
- April 16 – Registration link coming in March
- May 7 – Registration link coming in April
This course provides an overview of the State of Illinois Commitment to Diversity (C2D) evaluation factor used in the procurement process. You’ll gain an understanding of what C2D is, why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matter in public procurement, and how to apply the six evaluation categories effectively. This training is essential for anyone involved in evaluating vendors and ensuring that procurement decisions support equitable opportunities for underrepresented businesses.
You must register to attend this course. Upcoming Dates:
- December 10th (Virtual): Register Here
- January 14 – Registration link coming in December
- March 11 – Registration link coming in February
- April 8 – Registration link coming in March
- June 10 – Registration link coming in May