From Strategy to Structure

Build the Procurement Insight Behind Reliable Estimates

Procurement planning plays a critical role in shaping the structure, accuracy, and risk profile of a construction estimate. This course moves beyond contract terms to show how delivery models, sourcing logic, vendor data, and procurement timing influence unit pricing, scope definition, and contingency planning. Whether you are aligning procurement with WBS, integrating vendor quotes, or managing long-lead risks, this course gives you the insight needed to support estimate development with strategic clarity.
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What You Wil Learn

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    1. 1.0 Welcome and Orientation

    2. 1.1 Learning Outcomes, Certification Programs Credits, and Time Commitment

    3. 1.2 Evaluation and Course Navigation

    4. 1.3 Assignment – General Knowledge Check

    1. 2.1 What a Procurement Plan Is – and Why Estimators Should Care

    2. 2.1 What a Procurement Plan Is – and Why Estimators Should Care - Quiz

    3. 2.2 Procurement Cycle vs. Estimate Development Timeline

    4. 2.2 Procurement Cycle vs. Estimate Development Timeline - Quiz

    5. 2.3 Procurement Strategies by Delivery Method

    6. 2.3 Procurement Strategies by Delivery Method - Quiz

    7. 2.4 Assignment – Procurement Strategy Mapping

    1. 3.1 Procurement Scoping Basics

    2. 3.1 Procurement Scoping Basics -Quiz

    3. 3.2 Aligning WBS with Procurement Packages

    4. 3.2 Aligning WBS with Procurement Packages - Quiz

    5. 3.3 Self-Performed vs. Subcontracted Work

    6. 3.3 Self-Performed vs. Subcontracted Work - Quiz

    7. 3.3 Evaluating Self-Performed Work vs. Outsourcing

    8. 3.3 Evaluating Self-Performed Work vs. Outsourcing - Quiz

    9. 3.4 Assignment – Scope Package Breakdown Exercise

    1. 4.1 Vendor Quotes in the Estimating Process

    2. 4.1 Vendor Quotes in the Estimating Process - Quiz

    3. 4.2 Material Lead Times and Procurement Risks

    4. 4.2 Material Lead Times and Procurement Risks - Quiz

    5. 4.3 Estimating with Missing or Incomplete Vendor Data

    6. 4.3 Estimating with Missing or Incomplete Vendor Data - Quiz

    7. 4.4 Assignment – Vendor Quote Integration Scenario

    1. 5.1 Procurement-Driven Cost Risks

    2. 5.1 Procurement-Driven Cost Risks -Quiz

    3. 5.2 Contingency and Allowance Planning for Procurement Uncertainty

    4. 5.2 Contingency and Allowance Planning for Procurement Uncertainty - Quiz

    5. 5.3 Local Content and Regional Procurement Challenges

    6. 5.3 Local Content and Regional Procurement Challenges -Quiz

    7. 5.4 Assignment – Procurement Risk Register Exercise

    1. 6.1 Core Elements of a Procurement Plan

    2. 6.1 Core Elements of a Procurement Plan - QUiz

    3. 6.2 How Estimators Support Procurement Plan Development

    4. 6.2 How Estimators Support Procurement Plan Development - Quiz

    5. 6.3 Interface with Other Teams (Design, Project Controls, Contracts)

    6. 6.3 Interface with Other Teams (Design, Project Controls, Contracts) - Quiz

    7. 6.4 Assignment – Procurement Plan Drafting Workshop

About this course

  • $738.00
  • 50 lessons
  • Total learning commitment to complete this course: 30 hours
  • Course format: text, presentations, audio, downloadable PDF's.

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