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This advanced procurement capability development suite has been designed to complement and build upon existing programmes already delivered in the Irish public sector, including the established 8-day Public Procurement Certificate and 2-day Procurement Essentials course.
While those programmes provide essential grounding in public procurement rules and processes, this suite represents the next stage of development, offering deeper, more specialised and highly practical learning across key procurement disciplines. Structured as a modular and scalable suite, the programmes are organised across low, medium and high levels of complexity.
This enables organisations and individuals to engage with content aligned to their role, experience and organisational priorities. The courses can be taken individually or as part of a structured pathway, acting as building blocks to progressively strengthen procurement capability.
The suite is designed for a broad audience, including individuals new to public procurement, experienced procurement professionals seeking to deepen expertise, and business stakeholders such as budget holders, contract managers and technical specialists. It also supports senior leaders and executives who depend on procurement to deliver organisational outcomes.
The content reflects real-world public sector challenges, including compliance with EU Classic and Utilities Directives, OGP guidance, budget pressures, evolving supply markets, ESG requirements and the increasing role of technology and AI.
It draws on best practice from Ireland and internationally.
A key differentiator is its focus on practical application, decision-making and value delivery across the full procurement lifecycle. The suite aligns with the Civil and Public Service Capability Framework, strengthening capabilities such as strategic thinking, digital innovation, governance, collaboration and delivery.
It positions procurement as a strategic enabler of value, innovation and public service delivery.
Enhance your expertise in Strategic Public Procurement with PAI’s 8-day certificate programme. Designed for public sector professionals, this programme combines expert insights, practical case studies, and the latest strategies in procurement law, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Technology & AI is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the medium complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
Tender Management is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the medium complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
This programme equips public sector managers, finance officers, procurement professionals, and project leads with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage third-party spend and capital budgets across the full project lifecycle.
Market Research is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the medium complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
CPP is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the medium complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
This two-day course will demonstrate how to effectively apply best practice public procurement processes to ensure compliance while also delivering optimal value, service, quality, innovation and reduced risk for your organisation.
The programme is grounded in real-world public sector challenges and aligns with Irish procurement practice, including OGP guidance and EU Classic and Utilities Directives. Participants will explore how the discipline supports decision-making, governance and value delivery across the procurement lifecycle.
Transformation is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the high complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
ESG & Sustainability is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the medium complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
Category Management is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the high complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
Supply Chain & SRM is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the high complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
Tender Strategy is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the high complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.
Low Value RFQ is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical, applied skills relevant to the low complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders.