Course description
INTRODUCTION
The Strategic Procurement Planning and Implementation Workshop is a high-level professional capacity building program designed to strengthen institutional procurement performance through effective planning, structured implementation, and proactive risk management.
Across public sector institutions, development organizations, and large private entities, procurement delays, cost overruns, and operational risks often arise from weak procurement planning, poor alignment with budgets and work plans, fragmented implementation processes, and limited coordination among stakeholders. Strategic procurement planning is therefore a critical function for ensuring value for money, timely delivery, and institutional accountability.
This workshop provides a structured and practical platform for procurement, finance, planning, and project professionals to develop the competencies required to design, implement, and manage strategic procurement plans that support organizational objectives. Emphasis is placed on end to end procurement planning, integration with budgeting and project cycles, risk identification and mitigation, and practical tools for improving procurement outcomes.
The program is delivered by the Canada Institute of Knowledge Development & Productivity (CIKDP) with institutional presence in Canada, the United States, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, and Nigeria, and reflects globally accepted practices in procurement governance, public financial management, and institutional productivity improvement.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- understand the strategic role of procurement planning in organizational performance;
- develop comprehensive procurement plans aligned with institutional objectives and budgets;
- integrate procurement planning with project implementation and annual work plans;
- identify common causes of procurement delays and cost overruns;
- apply practical tools to mitigate procurement risks proactively;
- improve coordination among procurement, finance, user departments, and management;
- strengthen compliance, transparency, and accountability in procurement processes; and
- enhance value for money through effective procurement planning and execution.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Procurement Directors, Managers, and Officers
- Heads of Supply Chain and Contract Management Units
- Project Managers and Program Coordinators
- Finance and Budget Officers
- Planning and Policy Officers
- Internal Auditors and Risk Management Officers
- Public Sector Procurement Practitioners
- Procurement Professionals in Development and Private Sector Organizations
Organisational Benefits of attending this workshop
- Reduced procurement delays and improved delivery timelines
- Lower incidence of cost overruns and procurement related risks
- Stronger alignment between procurement, budgets, and projects
- Improved value for money and resource utilization
- Enhanced compliance, transparency, and governance
- Better coordination among departments and stakeholders
- Improved institutional procurement performance
Personal Benefits of attending this workshop
- Practical skills in strategic procurement planning and implementation
- Improved ability to manage procurement risks and challenges
- Enhanced professional competence in procurement and supply chain roles
- Greater confidence in coordinating procurement activities
- Exposure to practical tools and planning frameworks
Professional certification of participation from CIKDP
What will i learn?
- understand the strategic role of procurement planning in organizational performance;
- develop comprehensive procurement plans aligned with institutional objectives and budgets;
- integrate procurement planning with project implementation and annual work plans;
- improve coordination among procurement, finance, user departments, and management;
- strengthen compliance, transparency, and accountability in procurement processes; and
Requirements
GERMANY/AUSTRIA: June 8 - 12, 2026, Sept 21 - 25
CIKDP 2027 GLOBAL TRAINING VENUES
The 2027 events will be hosted across our international centres.
All dates are for 2027 unless otherwise stated.
EUROPE
Germany – Hotel CityLight, Berlin / Gisma University | €1,995 Dates: Mar 15–19, Apr 12–16, May 10–14, Jun 7–11, Jul 12–16, Sep 13–17, Oct 18–22, Nov 22–26, Dec 13–17.
Austria – Radisson Blu Style Hotel, Vienna | €1,995 Dates: Mar 1–5, May 10–14, Jul 12–16, Sep 13–17, Nov 1–5, Dec 13–17.
France – ibis Paris Vaugirard Porte de Versailles, Paris | €1,995 Dates: Apr 12–16, Jun 7–11, Sep 20–24, Oct 18–22, Nov 22–26, Dec 6–10.
Portugal – Lisbon Marriott Hotel | €1,995 Dates: Feb 22–26, Apr 5–9, May 31–Jun 4, Jul 19–23, Sep 6–10, Nov 15–19.
Finland – Clarion Hotel Helsinki | €1,995 Dates: Mar 1–5, Apr 19–23, Jun 28–Jul 2, Aug 2–6, Sep 6–10, Nov 8–12.
United Kingdom – Fortis House, Barking, Essex | £1,995 Dates: Mar 15–19, Apr 19–23, Jun 7–11, Jul 12–16, Sep 6–10, Nov 8–12, Jan 25–29, 2028.
MIDDLE EAST & ASIA
Qatar – Steigenbeger Hotel & Residence, Doha | $1,995 Dates: Feb 1–5, Apr 19–23, May 31–Jun 4, Jul 12–16, Sep 13–17, Oct 4–8, Nov 29–Dec 3.
Turkey – Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul | $1,995 Dates: Jan 11–15, Mar 22–26, May 17–21, Jun 28–Jul 2, Aug 30–Sep 3, Nov 15–19, Dec 13–17.
Saudi Arabia – King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Dhahran | $1,995 Dates: Jan 25–29, Apr 12–16, May 24–28, Aug 23–27, Oct 18–22, Nov 29–Dec 3.
Singapore – Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium | $2,500 Dates: Feb 1–5, Mar 22–26, Apr 19–23, May 17–21, Jun 28–Jul 2, Aug 16–20, Sep 6–10, Oct 4–8, Nov 1–5, Dec 6–10.
Malaysia – Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur | $1,995 Dates: Jan 11–15, Mar 15–19, Jun 21–25, Sep 6–10, Oct 4–8, Nov 22–26, Dec 6–10.
AFRICA
Tanzania – Four Points by Sheraton, Dar es Salaam | $1,995 Dates: Jan 25–29, Apr 19–23, Jul 12–16, Sep 20–24, Nov 29–Dec 3.
Egypt – Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo | $1,995 Dates: Feb 1–5, Mar 29–Apr 2, Jun 14–18, Aug 16–20, Oct 18–22, Dec 13–17.
Kenya – Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi | $1,995 Dates: Jan 25–29, Apr 26–30, Jun 14–18, Jul 26–30, Sep 13–17, Oct 4–8, Nov 8–12, Dec 13–17.
Rwanda – Onomo Hotel, Kigali | $1,995 Dates: Jan 11–15, Feb 8–12, Mar 22–26, Apr 19–23, May 17–21, Jun 28–Jul 2, Aug 16–20, Sep 6–10, Oct 4–8, Nov 1–5.
Morocco – Four Seasons Hotel, Casablanca | $1,995 Dates: Jan 25–29, Apr 5–9, Jun 7–11, Aug 9–13, Oct 11–15, Dec 6–10.
Ghana – Airport West Hotel, Accra / GC Royal Osu | $1,500 Dates: Jan 25–29, Mar 22–26, May 17–21, Jun 21–25, Jul 26–30, Aug 23–27, Sep 20–24, Oct 25–29, Nov 22–26.
Burkina Faso – Bravia Hotel, Ouagadougou | $1,995 Dates: Apr 12–16, May 24–28, Aug 23–27, Oct 18–22.
Gambia – Prime Atlantic Hotel | $1,995 Dates: Mar 15–19, Apr 19–23, Jun 7–11, Jul 12–16, Sep 6–10, Nov 8–12.
Botswana – Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square | $1,995 Dates: Mar 22–26, Jun 28–Jul 2, Sep 13–17, Nov 15–19, Dec 13–17.
Namibia – Hilton Windhoek | $1,995 Dates: Mar 15–19, Jun 14–18, Aug 23–27, Nov 1–5, Dec 13–17.
Zambia – Royal Livingstone Hotel, Victoria Falls | $1,995 Dates: Mar 1–5, May 3–7, Jul 12–16, Sep 13–17, Nov 1–5, Dec 13–17.
Uganda – Kampala Serena Hotel | $1,995 Dates: Apr 26–30, May 24–28, Jul 5–9, Sep 13–17, Nov 8–12.
REGISTRATION FEE COVERS
Conference participation, airport pick-up and drop-off, training materials, daily lunch and tea breaks, certificate of participation, invitation letter, visa-support documentation, and study visits where included in the programme.
REGISTRATION FEE EXCLUDES
Flights, accommodation, visa fees, travel insurance, and personal expenses.
, 2026, Oct19 - 23, 2026, Nov 23 - 27, 2026, Dec 7 - 11, 2026
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