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Management and Leadership

Procurement and Supply Chain Fundamentals

Run a fair, documented procurement from identifying a need to paying the supplier, and manage suppliers and contracts with confidence.

Level
Beginner
Format
Written, self-paced
Length
About 6 hours
Lessons
15
Modules
4
Certificate
Yes, verifiable
Last updated
October 2026

About this course

Learn how organisations buy goods and services well, from identifying needs and running tenders to managing suppliers and contracts, with reference to public and private sector practice in East Africa.

Self-paced written course: text lessons, practical exercises, module quizzes and a final project, delivered online. No video and no live tutor.

What you will learn

  • Explain each stage of the procurement cycle and the control document it produces.
  • Write clear specifications and terms of reference that suppliers can price consistently.
  • Choose a suitable procurement method and prepare a complete request for quotation.
  • Evaluate offers with a weighted scoring matrix and write a defensible evaluation report.
  • Onboard, verify and monitor suppliers using due diligence checks and performance scorecards.
  • Keep a complete procurement file and audit trail and produce basic procurement reports.

Curriculum

Module 1Procurement Foundations4 lessons
  1. 1The Procurement Cycle from Need to Payment4 min read Free preview
  2. 2Procurement Principles: Value for Money, Fairness and Transparency4 min read
  3. 3Public Procurement Awareness in Kenya4 min read
  4. 4Writing Clear Specifications and Terms of Reference3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 2Sourcing and Tendering4 lessons
  1. 5Choosing a Procurement Method3 min read
  2. 6Preparing Requests for Quotation and Tender Documents3 min read
  3. 7Evaluating Bids with a Scoring Matrix3 min read
  4. 8Negotiating with Suppliers3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 3Contracts and Supplier Management4 lessons
  1. 9Purchase Orders, Contracts and Key Clauses3 min read
  2. 10Supplier Onboarding and Due Diligence3 min read
  3. 11Supplier Performance Monitoring3 min read
  4. 12Managing Procurement Risk and Ethics3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 4The Wider Supply Chain3 lessons
  1. 13How Procurement Connects to Inventory and Logistics4 min read
  2. 14Procurement Records, Audit Trails and Reporting3 min read
  3. 15Course Project: Run a Full Procurement Exercise on Paper3 min read
  4. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions

Final project

A Complete Procurement File for a Clinic Furniture Purchase. A practical brief with ordered steps, what to produce and how to check your own work. You confirm it in your learner area.

Who it is for

  • Procurement assistants, buyers and stores staff who want a solid foundation.
  • Administrators and office managers who handle purchasing.
  • Small business owners who supply to, or buy from, other organisations.

Not for you if you already work confidently with everything in the curriculum below. Look at the other management and leadership courses instead.

Requirements

  • No prior procurement experience is needed.
  • A computer or smartphone with a spreadsheet program such as Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Basic spreadsheet skills are helpful.

What is included

  • 15 written lessons
  • 15 practical exercises
  • 4 module quizzes
  • A final project
  • Certificate of completion with a verification code
  • Lifetime access to what you buy

Questions about this course

What do I need before I start?

No prior procurement experience is needed. A computer or smartphone with a spreadsheet program such as Excel or Google Sheets. Basic spreadsheet skills are helpful.

What device do I need?

A phone, tablet or computer with a modern web browser and an internet connection. Lessons are written, so they work on slow connections.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access to the full course or to any module you buy. All Access and Teams give 12 months of access to every course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes: a full refund within 14 days of purchase if you have completed less than 30% of the course (or of the module, for a single module). Read the refund policy.

Should I buy a module or the full course?

A module (USD 10) unlocks that module's lessons and quiz. The full course (USD 39) unlocks everything and leads to the certificate. If you buy modules first, each one you own is credited at USD 10 when you buy the full course.

Which currency will I pay in?

US dollars (USD). Prices include all taxes where applicable. Your bank may apply its own conversion fee. Card payment is being set up with our bank. After you place your order we email you payment instructions within one working day; your access starts as soon as payment is confirmed.

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