This 3 day course overviews procurement functions for the purpose of understanding the basic elements that underlie all areas of public procurement. Any government employee who has delegated authority to purchase goods and services on behalf of the government should take advantage of this class. Discussion and content is relevant for those outside the profession who are impacted by the public procurement environment.

To register go to www.nigp.org once you are on the site click on ‘Grow Professionally’ tab in the upper left hand corner. A pop up box will display options, click on ‘Take a Course'. You will then be directed to a page of search options. Enter ‘Introduction to Public Procurement’ in the right side search and click 'GO'. Select the Des Moines, Iowa location and click 'REGISTER NOW' to register.