Professional Diploma in Public Procurement (PDPP)

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Background:

All India Management Association (AIMA), “The Voice of India’s Leaders and Managers” and the apex body of management profession is  pleased to announce the commencement of next batch of the Professional Diploma in Public Procurement initiated with the technical support of the World Bank. As part of our ongoing commitment to capacity building in procurement and contract management, this program aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of public procurement. 

Public procurement is increasingly recognized as a strategic tool for achieving developmental, social, and environmental objectives worldwide The nature and intensity of procurement, however varies in accordance with the type of the economy and as per the stage of the development of the country. In India it is an important element of the Indian economy. It is not only used for smooth operations of government agencies and departments but also utilized as a tool for promoting and sustaining economic growth. The objective of PDPP is to deliver comprehensive knowledge that covers theoretical aspects, modern methods & trends and also good practices in Procurement.

World over, public procurement is now recognized as a strategic tool for achieving developmental, social and environmental objectives of governments, rather than using it as a tool for mere compliance with rules and regulations. Today, public purchases by the Centre, states, Municipal bodies and PSUs account for 25 per cent of the country’s GDP, or about $600 billion.

To ensure that this money is spent properly in a transparent manner, most Governments in the region have enacted Procurement laws or are in the process of enacting one. Such Acts are expected to improve the quality of procurement. World Bank’s endeavor with the initiatives in capacity development programs in the area of procurement let to commencement of Professional Diploma in Public Procurement.

AIMA offers Professional Diploma in Public Procurement (PDPP) program to enable officials involved in public procurement to be trained to work effectively in such an environment.

Objectives of the Program

This is a blended learning programme designed for working professionals. The program is delivered through online and face-to-face sessions (3 days in 6 months). The objective of the training program is to deliver comprehensive knowledge that covers theoretical aspects, modern methods & trends and also good practices in Public Procurement. This is expected to result in Capacity Building and professionalization of Public Procurement in India. The course is very useful for Government officials who are actively involved in various procurement activities.

It aims in educating and familiarizing the concerned executives / officers with all the relevant rules & procedures of Public Procurement.

Program Structure

For Whom

• Procurement Professionals wishing to update their domain knowledge
• Non- procurement professionals who are involved in or manage the procurement function
• Auditing and Compliance professionals
• Anyone interested in Public Procurement

Blended Learning Methodology

IPDPP provides learners with an opportunity to enhance domain knowledge and benefit from expert feedback on submissions. Registered learners systematically enhance their knowledge and skills and undergo structured assessment. The blended methodology ensures comprehensive online and offline learning.

Program Structure: Once the candidate gets enrolled for the program, he/she is issued individual user id and password with which the program can be commenced. The whole program will be divided into three phases-

Phase 1: Online study comprises of e-content, online learning, Assessments (Multiple Choice Questions MCQ’s and Subjective). The 90% of the course is covered through the online content provided and through Webinars and telephonic discussion to handle the queries.

Phase2: Workshop for 3 days – Three day face to face / virtual workshop will be provided .During the training, orientation to the course is given along with the coverage of the modules of the program.

Phase3: Online Examination for 90 min.

At the end of the course, the participants will get Professional Diploma in Public Procurement from All India Management Association.

Faculty and Course Content

All India Management Association has vast intellectual resources to meet the demand of building Public Procurement capacity. The experts and faculties are involved in various procurement programs and consultancy projects.

Duration and Assessment Structure

• Registered candidates are given six months to complete PDPP.
• They are required to pass module-end assessments, submit assignments and pass the end term online assessment.
• The diploma will be issued to all successful candidates.
• Validity of the enrollment is 1.5 years.
• Only three attempts allowed during the enrolled period.

Both Formative (during the course) and Summative (end of the course) Assessments are planned. Summative assessment will carry 60% weightage and Formative assessments, will carry 30% weightage. 10% weightage is from either of these components – attending Face 2 Face / virtual workshop OR by submitting Project Report.
Formative Assessments comprise of Module-end Assessments and Assignments.

Fee Structure

The Course fee – INR Rs 30,000/- plus GST (18%) for Indian and $450 for Foreign enrollments.

You are requested to enroll / nominate officials from your concerned department to attend this valuable program before 10^th June’24. The Flyer and Registration form is enclosed.

Partners for Capacity Development in Procurement

AIMA has been contributing towards capacity development in the area of Procurement since 2015. Some of the initiatives taken by AIMA with support of the Government of India and the World Bank, in this field are organizing annual event like Global Procurement Summit, Professional Diploma in Public Procurement, Training Programs in Public Procurement, e-Procurement, Transformation of Procurement, GeM & GFR, Launching Procurement Knowledge Portal - indiaprocurement.in etc. Some of the Ministries/ Government of India/ PSU/ Private Bodies etc. associated with AIMA are -

 

Contact Details

Programme Manager

Contact : 011 - 47673000/49868399. Ext:- 785/721/710

Mobile : +91-8800893848, +91 9560395725

Email: pdpp@aima.in