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The APCC has joined forces with a number of different organisations with the common goal to empower and enhance the capabilities of procurement and contracting professionals. Discover our current courses and training offers below, and be sure to keep an eye out for future opportunities.
Expand your knowledge with our free Webinar series!
In partnership with the Commercial Officers Group, the APCC have launched a free, live webinar series for all government employees. The series kicked off in November 2023 and will run until July 2025.
For more information on upcoming webinars and to register, click the relevant topic below. We will be refreshing this page with the latest topics and dates as the year progresses.
Upcoming webinars (10.30 - 11.30am AEDT):
Evaluating Tender Pricing - Leading Practices in Securing Optimal Value | Wednesday 29 January
Understanding Gateway Reviews in Public Sector Procurement | Wednesday 26 February
Managing Proactive Procurement Audits - Strategies for Integrity and Compliance | Wednesday 26 March
Attracting and Engaging Top Talent in Procurement - Pitching to the Right Candidate | Wednesday 30 April
Excelling in Contract Management - Navigating Imperfect Situations with Strategies for Improvement | Wednesday 28 May
Implementing Best Practices in Supplier Due Diligence - Ensuring Compliance and Mitigating Risks | Wednesday 25 June
Enhancing Interpersonal and Leadership Capabilities - Procurement-related Leadership and Soft Skills | Wednesday 30 July
PASA Premier Confex and NIGELS Awards
The APCC is proud to sponsor the 'Best Procurement Project 2024: Public Sector' category at this year's PASA Awards. As part of this sponsorship and in collaboration with PASA, we are excited to offer APCC members an exclusive discount on tickets for the event. Join us in celebrating excellence in procurement!
Special offer for APCC members
APCC members can take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount on tickets for the PASA Premier Confex and NIGELS Awards. Don't miss this opportunity to join the event at a special rate!
How to secure discount
To avail of this discount, APCC members must contact the APCC office so their membership can be verified.
Why should you attend?
With stakeholders demanding broader policy outcomes from the supply side, including a wide range of ESG aims, how do we balance the requirement for secure supply lines, value for money and ever stronger commercial outcomes – to deliver Responsible Procurement that balances all stakeholder needs? Answer this and more across PASA’s premier two-day conference.
Event Details:
Date: October 16-17, 2024
Location: Flemington Racecourse Conference Centre, Melbourne
Programme: https://procurementandsupply.com/conferences-and-events/premier-confex/
Construction Procurement Summit
Taking place on the 24th of October at the Doltone House Darling Island in Sydney, the Construction Procurement Summit will explore how procurement can deliver on its mission of improving profitability, reducing risk and driving decarbonisation and highlight the strategies, partnerships and technologies chief procurement officers (CPOs) can use to achieve success.
Construction companies are now doubling down on procurement as a key driver of improving profitability and navigating uncertainty. As the main interface with the construction value chain, the procurement function will need to excel in its dual mission of improving profitability in a volatile environment and meeting sustainability targets. In doing so, procurement will be elevated to new heights as it emerges as a strategic function
Don't miss this opportunity to:
· Stay ahead of the curve with the latest procurement trends and technologies.
· Develop winning strategies to optimise costs and project success.
· Build valuable relationships with industry leaders and potential partners.
Special discount for APCC Community
Great news for the APCC community! Enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on top of the early bird rate, which expires on Friday, 13 September. Don't miss this golden opportunity to secure your spot at an impressive 19% off the standard rate.
How to secure discount
To take advantage of this discount, please register below using the special promo code (CPS10APCC)
Fast track your path in procurement
AcademyGlobal delivers the nationally accredited PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting in partnership with UQ Skills, the Registered Training Organisation (RTO code #1511) within The University of Queensland.
Designed to reflect best practice in public sector procurement across Commonwealth, state and local governments, this Australasian Procurement & Construction Council Inc (APCC) Certified program provides the confidence and skills to accelerate your career as a public sector procurement professional.
The program is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply and offers fast track pathways into the globally recognised CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
AcademyGlobal is offering 20% off the course fee for all public servants across Australasia, including local government who are in procurement and/or contract management roles.
Contact info@academyglobal.com to take advantage of this offer today!
Learn more for less: save 50% off an industry membership
CASME is the leading membership community for corporate indirect procurement, with more than 16,000 subscribers from 200+ global companies. Vital support is provided for the entire procurement team through access to the latest insights, category trends, best practice and ability to benchmark and network with other organisations. All of CASME’s events and services are delivered without the influence of suppliers, sponsors or consultants.
Under an exclusive special APCC arrangement, CASME is offering APCC members and their associates a 50% discount on the Bronze CASME Membership.
The Bronze CASME Membership will give you access to local virtual membership and all other CASME offerings, including:
Unlimited access to Panel Discussions
Unlimited access to Category Spotlights
Unlimited access to Hot Topic Briefings
Notes and recordings from every global event
Good Practice Guides, Toolkits, Global Digests
Participation in Procurement Examiners and Best in Class Benchmarking
Partner Research from The Hackett Group and The Smart Cube
For more information, please contact emma.rigby@casme.com.
Supercharge your career through APCC’s exclusive corporate membership
Presented by leaders, for leaders, the Commercial Officers Group (COG) offers innovative and proven thought leadership, tools and learnings that address procurement, contracting and SRM challenges.
As part of the APCC Community, gain free access to all COG resources including over 100 live webinars each year and access to the COG Library to watch webinar replays on topics such as:
Commercial Strategies for Sourcing and Category Management
Tendering
Contracting
Negotiation
Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management
Ready to get started? Reach out to Jim at jbergman@commercialofficers.com.
As the world’s largest professional body dedicated to procurement and supply, CIPS open skills training short courses are the perfect place to start. Whether you’re seeking to refine, refocus, restart, or simply embark on your journey, enrolling in a CIPS short course can help your career thrive.
CIPS is offering a 5% discount when purchasing CIPS Skills Training courses.
Use code ANZPS2024 to make the most out of your higher learning.