Expand+€4,500 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.

Fees are generally to be paid in one or two instalments.

The first instalment is due on or before September 08, 2017. The second instalment is due on or bef...

Hide-€4,500 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.

Fees are generally to be paid in one or two instalments.

The first instalment is due on or before September 08, 2017. The second instalment is due on or before January 26, 2018.
Some programmes are invoiced on completion of the first module.

Fees can be paid by:
- Debit/Credit Card
- Cheque (payable to Institute of Public Administration)
- Bank Draft

Studying at an Institute of Technology?
Those students taking their programme through evening lectures at a regional Institute of Technology pay the first instalment of their fee to the relevant Institute of Technology and the second to the IPA.

Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees directly to the IPA, students, when enrolling, must submit a letter from their training or HR officer confirming that fees will be paid directly.

Note: A letter stating that fees will be refunded to students at the end of the year will not suffice.

Expand+The Programme
The Professional Diploma in Public Procurement is an advanced programme that equips decision-makers with the skills to design and implement strategic initiatives, thus ensuring they position and resource their procurement activity app...

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The Professional Diploma in Public Procurement is an advanced programme that equips decision-makers with the skills to design and implement strategic initiatives, thus ensuring they position and resource their procurement activity appropriately. The programme focuses on the strategic aspects of procurement within the context of international best practice. It provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of key aspects such as capability development, procurement planning, cost reduction initiatives, strategy development and change management.

Is this Programme for You?
The programme is a follow-on from the Certificate in Public Procurement and is specifically designed for key decision makers in the procurement, project management and budget holding functions in the public sector.

Expand+Programme Content
This Diploma is delivered on a modular basis and covers the following topics:

Foundation
• Basics of strategic procurement
• Opportunity and business requirement analysis
• Internal and external influences and barriers
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Hide-Programme Content
This Diploma is delivered on a modular basis and covers the following topics:

Foundation
• Basics of strategic procurement
• Opportunity and business requirement analysis
• Internal and external influences and barriers
• Procurement structures

Corporate Planning and Strategy Development
• Procurement planning – corporate plans
• Capability development and commercial awareness
• Supply positioning and supplier preferencing matrices
• Procurement strategies and innovation
• Porters five forces and framework agreements

Market Research, Procurement Processes and Procedures
• Market research and structure
• Price–cost relationship
• Developing purchasing processes and procedures
• Category management
• Role of ICT systems in procurement eProcurement
• Sustainable (green) procurement

Change Management and Negotiation Skills
• Drivers for change
• Planning for change
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiation strategies and skills

Performance Management
• Procurement performance management
• Contract and supplier performance management
• Project management and effective communication