First Nations
Canberra First Nations Procurement Forum
Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026

Who It's For
Targeted at early-career procurement professionals with 1+ years experience in procurement, contracting, or public sector compliance roles. Ideal for council staff building foundational skills to operate independently in procurement environments.
Key Benefits
Master procurement planning, provider selection, and contract management
Build public sector compliance, risk management, and delegation skills
Gain entry-level credential for procurement and contracting careers
Pathway to Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
Apply skills immediately to council tender processes and contract administration
| Entry Requirements | Delivery Format |
|---|---|
18+ years old | Blended learning over 52 weeks |
| 1+ years recent professional 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 |
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.
First Nations
Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Training Session
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (AEST)
Duration: 7 hr 30 min
Webinar
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (AEST)
Duration: 60 min