Course

On Demand: Specification Development

  • Level: Foundation
  • Format: On Demand
  • Contact Hours: 2.5
  • CEUs: 0.25
Developing strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills is crucial for professionals in procurement. NIGP’s On Demand: Specification Development is a 0-hour, activity-based learning experience that equips learners with the ability to create specifications that enhance competition. This course enhances career growth by providing hands-on experience in navigating procurement challenges, complying with requirements, and documenting and demonstrating procurement processes effectively. Acquiring these skills will set professionals apart in the competitive field of procurement, opening up new opportunities for advancement and success.
Pricing:
PriceCostBeginsEnds
Member - On Demand: Specification Development$115.0005/24/202112/31/2054
Non-Member - On Demand: Specification Development$165.0005/24/202112/31/2054
Member - On Demand: Specification Development $115.00
Non-Member - On Demand: Specification Development $165.00

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Define a specification.
  • List various types of specifications.
  • Recognize the challenges of restrictive specifications.
  • Research Specifications already developed for similar projects.
  • Research potential compliance requirements.
  • Recognize instances when testing or demonstration is required, and then develop criteria for the testing or demonstration.
  • Develop the specifications.
  • Ensure the development of the specifications are appropriately documented and all required approvals have been obtained.

Intended Audience

This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:  

  • Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.   

  • Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.   

  • Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function.  

  • Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.  


Completion Requirements

  • Complete all On-Demand content
  • Complete the final assessment examination with a score of 81% or higher

Competency Alignment

Get a Core Certificate: Sourcing & Contracting by adding these competency modules:

  • Negotiations
  • Evaluation Methods
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  • Register online and upload a Purchase Order
  • Register by fax and download the print & fax form

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Methods of Payment Accepted: Check (make checks payable to NIGP), Purchase Orders (via print and fax form or online), and Credit Cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express).

If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
440 Monticello Avenue Suite 1802
PMB 63452
Norfolk, VA 23510

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds, all sales are final.

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On Demand: Specification Development

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