The Procurement Process (COR402)

Product code: COR402

Upcoming sessions

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August 31, 2026

Virtual

8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET)

French

October 07, 2026

Virtual

8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET)

French

October 19, 2026

Virtual

8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET)

English

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Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

Duration

12 hours (2 sessions of 6 hours)

Audience

Audience

Functional specialists

Prerequisites

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Description

Knowledge of the federal procurement process is necessary to properly award contracts and receive desired goods or services. This course for procurement specialists explains the basic activities and considerations that are involved in the Government of Canada's procurement process. Participants will focus on the application of procurement policies and procedures through the four phases of the procurement process.

Topics include:

  • differentiating between sourcing methods
  • identifying the different types of standing offers
  • soliciting competitive bids
  • reviewing evaluation and contractor selection methods
  • monitoring a contract

Required equipment for virtual courses

To fully participate in the School's virtual courses, you must have a camera and a microphone.

Notes:

This course has been determined by the Secretary of the Treasury Board to be mandatory for procurement specialists.

Legacy course code: M501

Additional upcoming sessions

Date and Time Session code Location Language Available seats
August 05, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08223-EN Virtual English Full
August 17, 2026, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET) COR402-S-09474-EN Virtual English Full
August 26, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08232-EN Virtual English Full
August 31, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08233-FR Virtual French 4
September 22, 2026, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET) COR402-S-08221-EN Virtual English Full
September 23, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08225-EN Virtual English Full
October 05, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-09508-EN Virtual English Full
October 07, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08226-EN Virtual English Full
October 07, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08234-FR Virtual French 29
October 19, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08227-EN Virtual English 7
October 29, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08229-EN Virtual English 25
November 04, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-08228-EN Virtual English 27
Date modified: 2025-09-25

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