Modules

This Program has four Modules for Professionals at all levels of procurement experience.

Module A  |  Module B  |  Module C  | Module D

Module A | Procurement 101

This Module provides a quick introduction of Procurement Fundamentals to individuals that have very limited experience to procurement or purchasing. The goals of this Module are to provide students with a basic understanding of procurement fundamentals and types of solicitations.

Class 1 – Procurement Overview

Class 2 – Core Procurement Fundamentals

Class 3 – Role of the Procurement Agent

Class 4 – Ethics

Class 5 – Overview of Solicitations

Class 6 – The ITB Solicitation

Class 7 – The RFP Solicitation

Class 8 – Sole Source Awards

Class 9 – Request For Information

Class 10 – Contracts vs Solicitations

Module B | RFP Fundamentals

This Module exposes Professionals to the fundamentals of the RFP Solicitation and is intended for those with limited-to-intermediate experience with purchasing or procurement. Topics include:

Class 1 – Introduction

Class 2 – Activity 1 (RFP Asessment)

Class 3 – Impacts of the RFP Format & Structure

Class 4 – Activity 2 (Car Dealer)

Class 5 – Scope of Work (Part 1) Overview

Class 6 – Scope of Work (Part 2) Critical Elements

Class 7 – Scope of Work (Part 3) Budgets

Class 8 – Scope of Work (Part 4) Current Conditions

Class 9 – Criteria & Weights (Part 1) Overview

Class 10 – Criteria & Weights (Part 2) Past Performance & References

Class 11 – Criteria & Weights (Part 3) Proposal Documents

Class 12 – Criteria & Weights (Part 4) Weighting Schemes

Class 13 – Administrative Procedures

Class 14 – Submittal Forms, Exhibits, & Attachments

Class 15 – Understanding the Vendor Perspectives

To learn how to unlock these videos, please contact John Savicky at john.savicky@simplar.com.

Module C | RFP Procedures

This Module provides step-by-step process of the procurement process related to the RFP Process, and is intended for those with limited-to-intermediate experience with purchasing or procurement. Topics include:

Module D | Innovative & Advanced Techniques

This Module provides innovative and advanced techniques for procurement and solicitation applications. This module is intended for those with limited-to-advanced experience with purchasing or procurement. Topics include:

Register For The Program

This Program is being offered to all City of Los Angeles professionals that are responsible for procurements (at not cost to the employee). To Register or for additional information, please email: John.Savicky@simplar.com