Course Description:
Type: self-paced, online
Description: This self-paced online course is designed to introduce you to ethical procurement concepts and explore the importance of ethics in your position as a procurement professional. Topics include the value of competition, laws, codes, and policies associated with a role in public procurement, and recognizing the different types of unethical practices that can occur. This course is a web-based training that is self-paced. You determine, when, where, and at what speed you complete this course.
Suggested Audience: This course is considered entry-level and is designed for procurement professionals relatively new to the field, or those who are looking for a better understanding of the importance of ethics in public procurement.
Learning Objectives:
- Define ethical behavior as it relates to public procurement.
- Identify the value of competition.
- Identify laws, codes, and policies associated with the role of public procurement.
- Recognize the different types of illegal and unethical practices in the public procurement profession.
Course Technology Requirements:
- Internet connection
- Support web browsers:
- Recommended: Chrome, Firefox, Safari (latest versions)
- If prompted, accept all cookies and allow popups
- Access to Procurement U LMS
- Ability to play and listen to audio through computer speakers or headphones
Contact Hours: This course offers one (1) contact hour for continuing education credit.
IACET CEUs: .1
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC):
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Domain I: Procurement Life Cycle: Pre-Solicitation Planning
o Competency B: Detect and report unethical and illegal behavior (e.g., collusion, corruption, fraud)
• Domain V: Leadership & Influence
o Competency B: Detect and report unethical and illegal behavior (e.g., collusion, corruption, fraud)
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
• Domain II: Regulatory & Compliance
o Competency D: Monitor and report unethical and illegal behavior (e.g., collusion, corruption, fraud)
• Domain VI: Leadership & Influence
o Competency B: Demonstrate professional values and ethics (e.g., accountability, impartiality, transparency)