Diploma of procurement and contracting
Who this is for
This course is suitable for professional procurement and contract management officers seeking to develop the skills and knowledge required to manage large-scale, complex goods and services procurement and contracting activities on behalf of the NSW public sector.
This training forms part of the recommended training pathway for NSW public sector procurement professionals.
About the course
The PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting is run over 9 days (3 x 3 consecutive days).
The course involves assessment, which encompasses in-class group work and work-based tasks completed outside of the class sessions.
The time required to complete work-based assessment tasks will vary depending on your experience and access to relevant workplace evidence. As a guide, you could expect to spend up to 70 hours for the Diploma.
You will look at planning, sourcing and managing medium-high value/risk procurement activities. This includes evaluating offers, negotiating and performance managing complex contracts.
Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification and may be eligible to apply for exemptions Qualifications from CIPS Diploma and Procurement and Supply modules.
What you'll learn
On completion you should be able to:
- establish a governance framework for a complex procurement
- develop a complex procurement plan
- manage risk in a procurement
- manage a complex procurement activity
- evaluate a complex procurement
- negotiate successful procurement outcomes
- manage a complex contract
- manage contractor performance.
Register
Use the register button at the top of this page to submit your details for registration.
Fees apply.
| Date | Time | Places available | Format and location |
|---|---|---|---|
Commences 28 October 2026 as 3 workshops over 9 days:
| 9 am to 5 pm | 16 | Instructor-led, virtual |
Commences 22 February 2027 as 3 workshops over 9 days:
| 9 am to 5 pm | 16 | Instructor-led, virtual |
Commences 9 June 2027 as 3 workshops over 9 days:
| 9 am to 5 pm | 16 | Instructor-led, face-to-face |
Commences 15 September 2027 as 3 workshops over 9 days:
| 9 am to 5 pm | 16 | Instructor-led, virtual |
| New dates to be confirmed, based on demand. Email nswp_capability@treasury.nsw.gov.au to register your interest in this course. | 9 am to 5 pm | 16 to 20 | Instructor-led, face-to-face: 52 Martin Place, Sydney 2000. Instructor-led, virtual: Online via Zoom. |
This course is delivered through University of Queensland UQ Skills RTO #1511 in partnership with AcademyGlobal.
In-house delivery and group bookings
If you have a group of 6 or more participants, in-house delivery of this program can be arranged for your agency. The workshop format is flexible and can be tailored to align with your organisational context, priorities, and scheduling requirements.
For information or to discuss group bookings, reach out via the contact form.