Hello, dear colleague! Today’s article will focus on government procurement training. After all, you must agree that knowledge in the field of public procurement is needed by absolutely all participants in this process: Customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities, authorized and specialized organizations.
If suppliers themselves have the right to decide whether they need to undergo training to participate in government procurement and tenders, then representatives of Customers must necessarily have higher or additional professional education in the field of procurement.
In this article we will take a detailed look at what types of public procurement training currently exist and where it is best to get such training. So let's get started...
1. Requirements for training in public procurement within the framework of 44-FZ
Let's first turn to and see what requirements for the education of officials are established in it.
So, according to Part 1 of Article 9 of 44-FZ, the contract system in the field of procurement provides for the activities of the Customer, a specialized organization (SO) and a control body (CA) in the field of procurement on a professional basis with the involvement qualified specialists with theoretical knowledge and skills in the field of procurement.
In addition, Customers and specialized organizations must take measures to maintain and improve the level of qualifications and professional education of officials involved in procurement, including through advanced training or professional retraining in the field of procurement in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation (Part 2 of Art. 9 44-FZ).
Since July 1, 2016, the provisions of Article 195.3 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation on the procedure for employers to apply professional standards have been in effect. Approved by Order of the Ministry of Labor of Russia dated September 10, 2015 No. 625n professional standard “Procurement Specialist”. And by order of the Ministry of Labor of Russia dated September 10, 2015 No. 626n it was approved professional standard “Expert in procurement” .
In accordance with professional standards specialist in the field of procurement must have:
- Secondary vocational education;
- Additional professional education - advanced training programs and professional retraining programs in the field of procurement;
A expert must have:
- Higher education - specialty, master's degree;
- Additional professional education - advanced training programs / or professional retraining programs in the field of procurement.
For the second group of positions (i.e. “Expert in procurement”), it is mandatory not only to have appropriate education, but also work experience - at least 5 years in the field of procurement, including in management positions at least 3 years .
2. Types and forms of public procurement training
Now let's talk to you about the types and forms of public procurement training. Conventionally, three types of training can be distinguished:
- Higher and secondary specialized education in the field of procurement;
- Additional professional education in the field of procurement;
- Independent training to participate in government procurement;
Below we will look at each type of training in detail.
Higher and secondary specialized education in procurement
This type of training involves several forms of training:
- Full-time;
- extramural.
Training can be paid (commercial basis) or free (budgetary basis). Based on the results of training, a diploma of higher or secondary specialized education is issued.
A document confirming the presence of higher education in the field of procurement serves directly diploma (state and non-state standard) .
Additional professional education in procurement
Additional professional education (advanced training courses) involves the following forms of training:
- Full-time;
- extramural;
- distance form (online training);
- seminars.
Seminar— a form of educational and practical training for a group of students on a specific topic. Most often, government procurement seminars last 1-2 days.
Currently, distance learning in government procurement under 44-FZ is very popular among students. The essence of this form of training is quite simple. A person gets access to educational materials (most often this is a course of video lectures) and, after studying the materials, completes homework (takes testing). Based on the test results, a corresponding certificate of advanced training is issued. All that is required from a person is free time, a computer and Internet access. He chooses the time of his training independently.
Online training is convenient because the employee does not take time off from his main job and undergoes training at a time convenient for him. In modern conditions, this form of training is very relevant, because Almost every person has a computer (laptop, tablet, smartphone) and Internet access.
In accordance with clause 1, part 10, article 60 of the Federal Law of December 29, 2012 No. 273-FZ “On Education in the Russian Federation,” the increase or assignment of qualifications based on the results of additional professional education is confirmed certificate of advanced training or professional retraining diploma .
At the same time, in accordance with Part 2 of Article 76 of 273-FZ, the following may be allowed to master additional professional programs:
- persons with secondary vocational and (or) higher education;
- persons receiving secondary vocational and (or) higher education.
Additional education in the field of procurement, as a rule, is paid.
Self-training for participation in government procurement
Self-paced learning is more suitable for suppliers who do not require diplomas or advanced purchasing certifications. Such training also involves several forms:
- Seminars on government procurement for suppliers;
- Webinars;
- Trainings on participation in tenders;
- Coaching (individual training);
- Skype consultations;
- Online schools on government procurement;
- Study of Federal laws, video lessons, articles, as well as judicial practice and the practice of the FAS.
Webinar (online seminar, web conference) — a type of web conference, holding online meetings or presentations via the Internet. In essence, this is the same seminar, only via the Internet.
Training— a method of active learning aimed at developing knowledge, skills and abilities. Those. This is training with a practical focus.
Coaching- This is individual training with a trainer (a specialist in the subject area). This is perhaps the most expensive and most effective form of training. Coaching can also take place via Skype consultations.
Skype consultations - these are consultations with a specialist on one or more issues online via the Internet.
Online schools on government procurement — these are electronic platforms (websites) on which educational materials on the topic of public procurement are posted. A person pays for access to the school and gets the opportunity to study the materials there, do homework, and ask questions. The listener can purchase access to specific material or subscribe to school materials for a certain period (month, six months, year). An example of such a school is the online school “ABC Tenders”.
Self-training in government procurement can be either paid or free. After all, you can find a lot of useful materials in the public domain, incl. and on my website, where you are now.
Recommendation: Beginning suppliers should start their training in government procurement by studying. It will bring you up to date and serve as an excellent foundation for your further development in this area. You can find other educational books on government procurement.
Personally, I believe that the best government procurement training for suppliers is practice. It is the practice of preparing applications and participating in tenders. However, one cannot do without theory either. At one time, I also received training in government procurement in Moscow. But still, I gained most of my experience by directly participating in auctions (, etc.).
3. Where can I get training in government procurement?
Currently, many educational institutions offer various public procurement training courses. There are training programs for both 44-FZ and 223-FZ. There are also programs separately for suppliers and separately for Customers.
However, it is worth considering that 72-hour advanced training programs in the field of procurement to meet state and municipal needs are only suitable for training specialists from supplier companies.
For specialists of customer organizations, including specialists who are state civil servants undergoing training in additional educational programs, advanced training of at least 108 hours must be provided (for managers - at least 40 hours).
You can find advanced training programs on the website of the Institute of Purchasing and Sales Management named after. A.B. Solovyova - //igz.hse.ru/qualification , as well as the professional retraining program “Management of state, municipal and corporate procurement” - //igz.hse.ru/profperepod .
A lot of interesting training programs are presented on the website of the Institute of State and Regulated Procurement, Competition Policy and Anti-Corruption Technologies (Institute of Public Procurement) - //roszakupki.ru/education/ .
You can also find good training programs on the website of the Center for the Development of Competition Policy and State Order of the Institute of Higher School of State University RANEPA - //goszakaz.ranepa.ru/ .
These are not all educational institutions that provide training in the field of procurement. You can choose an institution and a curriculum that meets your requirements.
This concludes my article. I hope that the material contained in it was useful to you. Good luck and see you in the next issues.
In accordance with the requirements of the law on the contract system, contract service employees and contract managers must have an education in the field of procurement. Questions often arise about what kind of education we are talking about. In this article we will look at what types of public procurement training currently exist and where is the best place to get such training.
All customers, without exception, are required to create or assign. Legislative requirements are established for them, and one of them is: customers are required to improve the level of qualifications and professional education of employees of contract services and commissions, including through advanced training or professional retraining in the field of procurement (Article 9 No. 44-FZ).
According to the requirements for the professional composition of the customer’s commission and the composition of the contract service, the commission must be formed from persons who have undergone professional retraining or advanced training in the field of procurement or who have special knowledge related to the procurement object (Part 5 of Article 39 No. 44-FZ). Contract service employees and contract managers must have higher education or additional professional education in the field of procurement (Part 6, Article 38 No. 44-FZ).
Distance online course “Management of state and municipal procurement:, or . Advanced training according to 44-FZ with the issuance of a certificate.
So that customers can conduct their purchases competently and not fall under unscheduled inspections and fines from regulatory authorities, the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has developed recommendations that, in fact, are direct guidelines for action.
See Guidelines for the implementation of additional professional development programs in the field of procurement.
Regulations and deadlines
The minimum period for mastering advanced training programs in the field of procurement must be at least 108 hours for employees of contract services and purchasing commissions of the customer. For managers of customer organizations - at least 40 hours.
Recommended forms of training are full-time and part-time. If an educational organization conducts training on a part-time basis, then the full-time (classroom) part must be at least 40 hours (for heads of customer organizations - at least 16 hours).
During training, distance educational technologies can be used, including online classes using Internet resources. The essence of this form of training is simple. A person gets access to educational materials (most often this is a course of video lectures) and, after studying the materials, completes homework (takes testing). Based on the test results, a corresponding certificate of advanced training is issued. All that is required from a person is free time, a computer and Internet access. He chooses the time of his training independently.
Online training is convenient because the employee does not take time off from his main job and undergoes training at a time convenient for him. In modern conditions, this form of training is very relevant, since almost every person has a computer (laptop, tablet, smartphone) and Internet access.
It must be remembered that in accordance with Part 2 of Art. 76 of Law No. 273-FZ the following may be allowed to master additional professional programs:
- persons with secondary vocational and (or) higher education;
- persons receiving secondary vocational and (or) higher education.
Please note that, according to methodological recommendations, specialists of the customer’s contract service must undergo retraining every three years.
Where can I get training in public procurement?
We recommend attending seminars and conferences on 44-FZ and 223-FZ. In addition, for those who have no time, there is a convenient format - webinars. You can find out all the latest information from the world of procurement with practical application without leaving your home or without leaving your workplace. By the way, participants can ask questions online on topics that interest them.
Our experts review the most current and important topics. You will refresh your knowledge, learn all the innovations, and figure out how to properly participate in electronic trading. Webinars will be useful for both beginners and experienced professionals.
If you decide to improve your qualifications and obtain the appropriate document, then electronic trading courses are suitable for you. There is quite a large selection of such educational programs on the Internet. But please note that courses for customers and suppliers may differ greatly. For example, specialists in the field of government procurement are trained in procurement planning, drawing up schedules and procurement plans, posting information and working in the Unified Information System, concluding contracts, etc. The course program for suppliers may include information about digital signatures, training on passing accreditation at sites, drawing up applications for participation, selection, evaluation and participation in tenders, obtaining a bank guarantee, and ways to defend your interests.
FEDERAL LAW OF 04/05/2013 No. 44-FZ "ON THE CONTRACT SYSTEM IN THE FIELD OF PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, WORKS, SERVICES TO MEET STATE AND MUNICIPAL NEEDS"
- Regulatory legal framework of the contract system in the field of procurement
- Legislation of the Russian Federation on the contract system in the field of procurement
- Powers of executive authorities, local governments. Regulatory legal acts adopted by state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, local governments
- Application of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, Budget Code of the Russian Federation
- Application of antimonopoly legislation. Federal Law of July 26, 2006 N 135-FZ
- Federal Law of December 29, 2012 No. 275-FZ “On State Defense Order”
- Provisions of the Federal Law of 04/05/2013 N 44-FZ "On the contract system in the field of procurement of goods, works, services to meet state and municipal needs"
- Subject and scope of application of Federal Law dated 05.04.2013 N 44-FZ
- Purchasing purposes
- Principles of the contract system in procurement
- Concept definition of supplier (contractor, performer)
- The concept of purchasing goods, work, services to meet state or municipal needs
- The concept of total annual procurement volume
- Purchase identification code
- Subjects of legal relations. Participants in the contract system in procurement
- State customer. Municipal customer. Customer (part 1 of article 15 of Law No. 44-FZ budgetary institution)
- Features of procurement by budgetary, autonomous institutions, state, municipal unitary enterprises and other legal entities
- Centralization of procurement at different levels of the budget system of the Russian Federation. Authorized body, authorized institution
- Specialized organization
- Operators of electronic platforms (according to Law No. 94-FZ). Selection of operators of electronic platforms by the Government of the Russian Federation in accordance with Law No. 44-FZ
- Federal executive body for regulating the contract system in the field of procurement. Executive authority of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation for regulating the contract system in the field of procurement
- Contract service. Regulations on contract service. Contract manager.
- Job descriptions of contract managers. Functions, rights and obligations, responsibilities of contract service employees and contract managers
- Procurement Commission. Types of commission, requirements for composition, functions, qualifications of commission members. The procedure for organizing the activities of the commission within the framework of the contract system in the field of procurement
- Expert, expert organization. Reasons for attracting experts
- Procurement participant. Requirements for procurement participants. Documents confirming the procurement participant’s compliance with the requirements
- Preferences for procurement
- Participation of institutions and enterprises of the penal system in procurement
- Participation of organizations of persons with disabilities in procurement
- Participation of small businesses and socially oriented non-profit organizations in procurement
- Information support for the contract system in the field of procurement
- Unified information system
- Regional and municipal information systems
- The procedure for working on the official website before the commissioning of the unified information system
- Electronic document management in the contract system. The procedure for organizing electronic document management
- Procurement forecasting and planning
- Procurement plans. Development, approval, placement, changes
- Plans and schedules. Development, approval, placement, changes
- Features of procurement planning taking into account the requirements of budget legislation
- Features of procurement planning for the transition period 2014-2016
- Justification for procurement
- Rationing in the field of procurement
- Types and composition of standard costs for certain types of purchases
- Standard costs to justify the object and (or) procurement objects
- Rationing based on requirements for purchased goods, works, services (maximum price of goods, works, services)
- The procedure for establishing the initial (maximum) contract price:
- Methods for determining the initial (maximum) contract price
- Identical goods, works, services
- Homogeneous goods, works, services
- Comparable commercial and (or) financial conditions for the supply of goods, performance of work, provision of services
- Publicly available information on prices of goods, works, services to meet state and municipal needs
- New rules for applying national treatment
- Methods for identifying suppliers (contractors, performers)
- Analysis of competitive methods for determining a supplier (contractor, performer)
- Application of new ways to determine the supplier (contractor, performer). Limited participation competition, two-stage competition, request for proposals
- Choosing a procurement method
- Joint competitions and auctions
- Features of certain types of procurement
- Features of concluding energy service contracts
- Features of concluding government contracts for the provision of communication services to ensure national defense, state security, law and order with a single contractor
- Features of concluding government contracts when purchasing goods, works, services included in the state defense order, and purchasing material assets supplied to the state material reserve
- Features of procurement in accordance with the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation
- Anti-dumping measures of customers during tenders and auctions, rules for their application
- Securing applications for participation in procurement and ensuring contract execution
- Providing applications for competitions and auctions
- Enforcement of contracts
- Size and forms of contract enforcement
- Terms for the customer to return the contract security to the supplier (contractor, performer)
- Changing the method and amount of contract security
- Bank guarantee conditions
- Register of bank guarantees
- Cases and conditions under which in 2015 the customer has the right not to establish a contract security requirement
STATE, MUNICIPAL CONTRACT. CONTROL IN THE FIELD OF PURCHASING. APPEALING ACTIONS (INACTIONS) OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE CONTRACT SYSTEM
- Legal basis of the contract
- The concept of state, municipal contract
- The procedure for developing a draft contract. Standard contracts, standard contract terms
- Procedure for concluding a contract
- Contract in any form provided for by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation for transactions
- Life cycle contract
- Concluding contracts with several procurement participants
- Mandatory terms of the contract. Contract structure. Essential terms of the contract
- Contract execution schedule
- Mandatory condition on the responsibility of the customer and supplier for improper performance of the contract. Penalties and fines
- Cases and procedures for granting a deferment in the payment of penalties (fines, penalties) and (or) writing off accrued amounts of penalties (fines, penalties) in 2015
- Invalidation of the contract by the court
- Obligation of the supplier (contractor, performer) to provide information about co-executors and subcontractors
- Banking support of the contract
- Features of contract execution
- Acceptance and inspection of goods, works, services under contract
- Expertise of goods, works, services
- Involvement of experts and expert organizations in conducting an examination of the goods supplied, work performed or services provided, if the purchase is carried out from a single supplier (contractor, performer)
- The procedure for preparing and posting a report on the execution of a state (municipal) contract and (or) on the results of a separate stage of its execution
- Grounds and procedure for changing the terms of the contract
- Reasons for changing the contract
- New contract terms with a reduction in the limits of budget obligations previously communicated to the customer as a recipient of budget funds
- Termination of the contract unilaterally. Contract termination procedure
- In 2015, a change, by agreement of the parties, in the contract execution period, and (or) the contract price, and (or) the unit price of goods, work, services, and (or) the quantity of goods, volume of work, services
- Register of contracts
- Entering information into the register of contracts
- Control and supervision bodies:
- The concept of a control body in the field of procurement, a control body in the field of state defense procurement
- Types of control
- Functions and powers of control bodies. The limits of their powers
- Procurement control carried out by the customer
- Organization of departmental control in the field of procurement
- Public control system
- Mandatory public discussion of procurement
- Public control over compliance with the requirements of the legislation on the contract system in the field of procurement by citizens and public associations and associations of legal entities
- Appealing actions (inactions) of participants in the contract system
- Procedure for filing a complaint
- Consideration of the complaint on its merits
- Register of unscrupulous suppliers (contractors, performers)
- Grounds for inclusion and exclusion of information from the register. Procedure
- Procurement monitoring and procurement audit
- Responsibility for violation of the legislation of the Russian Federation and other regulatory legal acts on the contract system:
- Administrative responsibility
- Appealing decisions to impose a fine
- The procedure for the entry into force of Federal Law dated 04/05/2013 N 44-FZ
- Stages, transitional provisions
Distance learning is an opportunity to gain online knowledge, work skills and a document on education within the framework of the Law on the Contract System, which are necessary for successful work and guarantee protection from administrative liability, since this document on education is required by virtue of the current legislation of the Russian Federation !
Main training programs for government customers:
- Professional retraining (44-FZ):“Contract system in the field of procurement of goods, works, services to meet state and municipal needs” with the issuance of a DIPLOMA ( 260 academic hours). Grants the right to conduct professional activities in the field of management of state and municipal procurement as a contract manager.
- Professional retraining (44-FZ + 223-FZ):“Organization of procurement activities to meet state, municipal and corporate needs” with the issuance of a DIPLOMA ( 510 academic hours) with the qualification “Procurement Expert”. Provides the right to work within the framework of Federal Law No. 223-FZ. An official who exercises control over the Customer’s procurement activities must have the “expert” qualification.
- Advanced training (44-FZ):“Contract system in the field of procurement of goods, works, services” with the issuance of a certificate of advanced training ( 160 academic hours). The course is necessary for specialists of contract services for regular (once every 3 years) updating of knowledge.
- Advanced training (223-FZ):“Purchases by certain types of legal entities” with the issuance of a certificate ( 72 academic hours). The training must be completed by procurement service specialists of organizations operating within the framework of Federal Law No. 223-FZ. According to the current Labor legislation of the Russian Federation, from January 1, 2020, all employees of companies with state participation must meet the requirements of Professional Standards. According to Order of the Ministry of Labor of Russia dated September 10, 2015 N 625n “On approval of the professional standard “Procurement Specialist”, “suppliers” must have additional education in the field of procurement.
Briefly about training
Our course was developed by expert practitioners in the field of public procurement with more than 10 years of experience. The lectures are adapted to the most current changes in legislation, are aimed at the practical application of legal norms, and summarize materials from judicial practice and the practice of inspections of contract system regulators.
The course is intended both for those who have already mastered the basics of government procurement and want to move on, as well as for beginners!
Students can choose the most convenient form of training for themselves:
- Participation in the webinar(possibility of direct communication with the teacher). Duration of training is 3-5 days, depending on the chosen program.
- Self-study course. This is a series of informational video blocks and additional materials on the most current topics of Federal Law No. 44-FZ. Training materials are available 24/7 in your personal account, where you can also test your knowledge online.
Each student, regardless of the form of study, upon completion of the course receives the opportunity to receive free consulting support for a year!
We do not teach boring and well-known theory, we talk about the practice of applying the Law and adapting to modern realities - this is a concentrate of knowledge that we have accumulated over the years.
Our main advantages:
- Only current information taking into account the latest changes
- Theory + practice that will help simplify your future work and protect yourself from fines
- A set of teaching materials and documentation for further productive work in the position
- Full-fledged EIS simulator
- 12 months of consulting support for all trainees
- Working with individuals and legal entities with the possibility of deferred payment under the contract ( for state employees)
- Dozens of live positive reviews in our VKontakte community ( the largest community about government procurement in the Russian Federation), as well as letters of recommendation upon request from the manager
Who needs training?
- Contract manager.
- Specialists of purchasing commissions.
- Heads of Administrations, heads of departments, heads of municipal unitary enterprises, state unitary enterprises and everyone who deals with the federal contract system.
- Specialists exercising financial control over the customer’s activities.
Document after completing the training
After completing professional retraining, applicants will receive a state diploma of professional retraining for 260 academic hours, or 510 respectively.
After completing the advanced training course, applicants will receive a state-issued Certificate of Advanced Training for 160 academic hours.
License to carry out educational activities No. 3872.
Tuition price
- 10 000 It costs rubles to complete a professional retraining course with the issuance of a DIPLOMA of 510 hours.
- 7 000 It costs rubles to complete a professional retraining course with the issuance of a 260-hour DIPLOMA.
- 4 000 It costs rubles to complete a professional development course with the issuance of a certificate of advanced training for 160 hours.
- Attention! If you already have a certificate of advanced training in accordance with 44-FZ, previously received in any other educational institution, you can receive a professional diploma. retraining, in just 5000 rub!
Best price guarantee!
We value every client and thanks to our many years of experience in the field of education and business, we boldly declare that We guarantee our students the best price On the market!
Find out more about the best price guarantee from our managers by calling the toll-free number indicated in the contacts, or using the form below.
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Public procurement training in Yekaterinburg, as well as other cities of Russia, can be completed on the most favorable terms. Each student has the opportunity to undergo training on an individual schedule.
We do everything possible to ensure that procurement training under 44 Federal Laws is carried out in the most convenient form for the listener in Moscow or any other city of the Russian Federation. The curriculum was developed by experienced teachers and practitioners, taking into account professional standards and recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Science.
Thanks to the New Academy training center, procurement training under 44 Federal Laws has become truly useful. The listener not only studies the material, he performs various tasks and exercises. During the training process, he has the opportunity to master the skill of working in the customer’s Personal Account in the Unified Information System. Training 44 Federal Laws is conducted at a high quality level. After completing the course, the student will receive all the knowledge necessary to work effectively in the field of public procurement, whether as a contract manager, specialist or expert.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the New Academy training center provides training in accordance with 44 Federal Laws with the issuance of a certificate or diploma (depending on the training program).
Taking advantage of the offer of the New Academy training center, students will be convinced for themselves that distance learning in government procurement under 44 Federal Laws can be affordable and of high quality!
