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

Who It's For
Targeted at procurement professionals with Cert IV and 2+ years experience in procurement, contracting, or public sector compliance roles. Ideal for council staff advancing to independent procurement and contract management positions.
Key Benefits
Master public sector procurement strategy, risk management, and contract performance
Lead negotiations, compliance, and strategic sourcing initiatives
Gain specialised public sector credential for senior procurement roles
Pathway to Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
Apply skills directly to council tendering, contracts, and governance challenges
| Entry Requirements | Delivery Format |
|---|---|
18+ years old | Blended learning over 52 weeks |
| Cert IV Procurement/Contracting and 2+ 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 |
This course consists of 13 units (9 core + 4 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