Procurement Training for State of Illinois Employees

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:

• August 26th (virtual): Register Here
• September 23rd (virtual): Registration link coming in August

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:

• August 5th (virtual): Register Here
• September 9th (virtual): Registration link coming in August

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:

• August 7th (In-Person Springfield, IL): Register Here

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: 

• September 18th (In-Person Springfield, IL): Registration link coming in August
• October 23rd (In-Person Springfield, IL): Registration link coming in September

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:

• August 28th (In-Person Springfield, IL): Register Here
  
• October 9th (In-Person Springfield, IL): Registration link coming in September

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:

• September 3rd (Virtual): Register Here
• October 15th (Virtual): Registration link coming in September
• November 12th (Virtual): Registration link coming in October
• December 10th (Virtual): Registration link coming in November

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