First Nations
Canberra First Nations Procurement Forum
Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)
PSP60616 Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
Course Overview
Who It's For
Targeted at senior procurement professionals with Diploma-level qualification and 3+ years experience. Ideal for council managers advancing to strategic procurement leadership roles in public sector organisations.
Key Benefits
Lead strategic procurement planning, negotiation, and contract management
Build government networks, business case development, and policy implementation skills
Gain advanced public sector credential for executive procurement positions
Pathway to Advanced Diploma of Program Management
Apply strategic skills to council-wide procurement transformation
Course Structure
| Entry Requirements | Delivery Format |
|---|---|
18+ years old | Blended learning over 52 weeks |
| Diploma of Procurement/Contracting and 3+ years experience | 12 face-to-face training days (9AM-5PM, Sydney LGP office or Zoom) |
| Basic computing skills (Word, Excel, email, internet) | 2x online academic support sessions per unit (2 hours each, mandatory) |
| Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) test | Self-paced assessments (6-8 hours/week average) |
| Pre-enrolment interview with Head of Training | Christmas/New Year holidays excluded from timeline |
Course Units
This course consists of 15 units (9 core + 6 electives) over 52 weeks.
Credit Transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning:
For more information on credit transfer, or RPL, please speak with our training team.
Course details
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Fees: $6,000 (GST exempt)
- Study Mode: Face-to-face / Online
Upcoming events
View allNetworking Event
Canberra Procurement & Engineering Networking Meeting
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 3:10 pm (AEST)
Duration: 6 hr 40 min
Training Session
Procurement and Contracting in Local Government - The Essentials
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (AEST)
Duration: 7 hr 30 min