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Season 5, Episode 5
Season 5, Episode 5 Transcript
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Risk Management: Identifying and Analyzing Risk
(Part one of a two-part series)
2 contact hours
This Procurement U online course is designed to provide public procurement professionals with an overview of common considerations when engaging in risk management. The course outlines basic steps in the risk management process and discusses techniques for identifying and analyzing risks.
Risk Management: Responding To and Monitoring Risk
(Part two of a two-part series)
3 contact hours
This Procurement U online course is designed to provide public procurement professionals with an understanding of common risk-mitigation techniques in procurement. The course discusses options when developing a risk response, including contract terms and conditions, as well as considerations for tracking risk during the life of a project.
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