New Online Course Teaches Efficient Purchasing Strategies
Government finance personnel in Georgia, nationally, and even internationally can now learn about purchasing processes in a government environment with the release of a new online class from the Vinson Institute's Financial Management Program.
Governments large and small need materials, equipment, and services to perform the tasks that constituents rely on. The new course teaches participants about the important steps for completing those transactions in a way that ensures value for the organization and taxpayers. Some of the topics covered include developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, placing orders, and evaluating vendor performance. Participants also cover documentation requirements, important laws and policies concerning government purchasing, and methods for pricing goods from competing vendors.
Purchasing is the tenth online course offering from the Financial Management Program, which also provides online options for courses such as Debt Administration, Accounts Payable and Cash Disbursements, and Introductory Budgeting. Participants who enroll in these courses can benefit from increased convenience and flexibility in scheduling professional development on their own time. They can also reduce costs by eliminating travel expenses.
Purchasing fulfills a core requirement for Georgia local government finance officers pursuing their Local Finance Officer Certification. University of Georgia Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Continuing Professional Education units (CPEs) are also available to individuals who complete the course.
