HOSP8112 - ManageFirst®: Purchasing and Logistics

Windward Community College - Career and Community Education

Course Description

The ManageFirst® program participants receive industry-recognized training that prepares them to confidently lead our ever-growing industry. This management program teaches practical competencies needed to face real-world challenges in the industry, including interpersonal communication, ethics, accounting skills and more.

This 30-hour course will be delivered in both real-time and independent learning formats.

REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY

Active email address per participant (no sharing)
Desktop computer or laptop with camera, microphone & speaker for video conferencing
Access to high speed internet (min. 512k)
Most recent updated browsers

The certification exam will be delivered on campus at Windward Community College at the end of the course.

Upon successful completion of the course examination, you will receive a certified ManageFirst® Purchasing certificate.

Course Outline

A course that prepares individuals to manage and/or administer the processes by which a firm or organization contracts for goods and services to support its operations, as well as contracts it to sell to other firms or organizations. Includes instruction in contract law, negotiations, buying procedures, government contracting, cost and price analysis, vendor relations, contract administration, and more. Students are prepared to take the National Restaurant Association certification test and are given the test by the end of the course.

Learner Outcomes

Identify the roles and responsibilities of a purchasing professional
Gain knowledge on the basics of purchasing and procurement
Understand rules and requirements related to procurement
Understand how agency objectives and goals tis into purchasing
Learn about the phases of purchasing and procurement
Recognize options available for purchase as well as exceptions and exemptions
Understand the importance of competitive procurement and a transparent processes for purchase of good and services
Apply critical thinking to procurement processes
Learn about basic risk management and mitigation strategies related to purchases

Notes

1) Students are expected to complete a minimum of one hour of coursework weekly outside of class meeting times.
2) Certification exam is in-person at WCC.

Prerequisites:

1) Accessible computer with high-speed internet connection.
2) Must be able to connect to class meetings through Zoom.
3) Access to updated web browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.