Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course
The Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This course examines procurement as both a strategic public-management function and an area requiring strong governance because of its significant financial, legal, operational and reputational implications. Participants examine procurement planning, tendering, bid evaluation,...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Apply sound public procurement governance principles.
- Strengthen compliance throughout the procurement cycle.
- Improve procurement planning and budget alignment.
- Manage transparent tendering processes.
- Strengthen bid-evaluation governance.
- Identify procurement fraud and integrity risks.
- Improve procurement internal controls.
- Strengthen contract-management oversight.
- Maintain effective procurement audit trails.
- Improve accountability and value for money.
Course Content
- Principles of public procurement
- Institutional procurement frameworks
- Accountability and responsibility
- Procurement governance structures
- Needs identification
- Procurement planning
- Budget alignment
- Procurement scheduling and prioritization
- Competitive procurement approaches
- Requests for quotations and proposals
- Restricted procurement
- Direct and exceptional procurement approaches
- Specifications and requirements
- Qualification requirements
- Evaluation criteria
- Tender conditions and documentation
- Preliminary examination
- Technical evaluation
- Financial evaluation
- Evaluation reporting and award recommendations
- Segregation of duties
- Procurement approval structures
- Control activities
- Procurement documentation
- Procurement ethics
- Conflicts of interest
- Corruption and fraud risks
- Bid manipulation and collusion
- Contract implementation
- Supplier performance monitoring
- Variations and amendments
- Contract completion and closure
- Procurement compliance reviews
- Audit trails and documentation
- Procurement audit findings
- Corrective and preventive actions
- E-procurement
- Procurement transparency
- Professionalization of procurement
- Continuous procurement improvement
Who Should Attend?
- Public Procurement Directors and Managers
- Procurement Officers
- Accounting and Authorizing Officers
- Tender and Evaluation Committee Members
- Public Finance Managers
- Internal Auditors
- Risk and Compliance Officers
- Legal Officers
- Project and Programme Managers
- Contract Managers
- Public Sector Administrators
- State Corporation Officials
- County and Local Government Officials
- University and Public Institution Procurement Professionals
- Professionals responsible for procurement governance and oversight
Training Methodology
- Interactive presentations
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Practical exercises
- Role plays and simulations
- Regulatory analysis
- Action planning
- Peer learning
What's Included
Certification
Certificate in Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course training?
The Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Nairobi, Kigali, London), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course training?
The next scheduled session runs from 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Public Procurement, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Apply sound public procurement governance principles; Strengthen compliance throughout the procurement cycle; Improve procurement planning and budget alignment; Manage transparent tendering processes; Strengthen bid-evaluation governance.
