The Procurement Process (COR402)

Product code: COR402

Upcoming sessions

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January 22, 2026

Virtual

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

French

February 25, 2026

Virtual

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

English

March 09, 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
December 17, 2025, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-05080-EN Virtual English Full
January 05, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06371-EN Virtual English Full
January 19, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06328-EN Virtual English Full
January 22, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06340-FR Virtual French 14
January 28, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06329-EN Virtual English Full
February 04, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-07706-EN Virtual English Full
February 09, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06330-EN Virtual English Full
February 25, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06331-EN Virtual English 2
March 09, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06332-EN Virtual English 22
March 16, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06341-FR Virtual French 30
March 30, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) COR402-S-06333-EN Virtual English 27
May 11, 2026, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (ET) COR402-S-06334-EN Virtual English 27
Date modified: 2025-09-25

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