HOSP84112 - ManageFirst: Purchasing and Workplace Essentials

Course Description

ManageFirst - Purchasing and Workplace Essentials

The ManageFirst® program participants receive industry-respected 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. Upon attending this course and successful completion of the examination, you will receive a certified ManageFirst® Purchasing certificate.

Workplace Essentials series consists of seven self-paced modules in professional skills, such as collaboration, accountability, and anger management, that leads to a Workplace Ready certificate upon successful completion.  

Recommendations

Upon successful completion of this course students will: 

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