This premiere offering, which includes over 100 course hours of self-directed eLearning, Live Online Learning group question-and-answer sessions, and in-person strategic workshops, is designed to distinguish its alumni from the graduates of basic industry training programs and is offered to individuals who are serving in, or aspiring to, leadership roles in public procurement institutions.

How do I complete the Platinum Program 2.0?

The following components are required for the completion of the Platinum Program 2.0:

1. the Fundamentals of Canadian Government Procurement certificate program;
2. the RFx Drafting in the Canadian Public Sector certificate program;
3. the Negotiated RPFs in the Canadian Public Sector certificate program; and
4. the Strategic Procurement Retreat.

Do I have to sign up all at once?

No. Individuals can complete the three separate online certificates on a stand-alone certificate basis. However, enroling for the complete Platinum Program in advance in a year-long format offers enrolees an accelerated route to completing the program with enhanced training options and significant cost savings.

Cost Savings and Benefits

Platinum Program enrolees can complete our three online certificates in a self-study format with prescheduled live online sessions in an open enrolment format scheduled twice annually:

• Fundamentals of Canadian Public Procurement
8 self-directed online modules plus 2 60-minute live online Q&A sessions in April and October

• RFx Drafting in the Canadian Public Sector
8 self-directed online modules plus 2 60-minute live online Q&A sessions in May and November

• Negotiated RFPs in the Canadian Public Sector
8 self-directed online modules plus 2 60-minute live online Q&A sessions in May and November

• Strategic Procurement Retreat
2 days in the first week of October and the first week of June

By registering in advance for our three certificates, and then attending our spring or fall Strategic Procurement Retreats, Platinum Program enrolees enjoy a savings of close to 28% on enrolment costs when compared to signing up for that same content separately. Enrol early to secure your space at our June or October retreats at East on Sixty, our in-person training facility near the east gate of Algonquin Park.

Strategic Procurement Retreat

Our two-day, in-person Strategic Procurement Retreat features small class sizes and interactive workshops in the areas of:

• ethics and accountability
• institutional process improvement
• portfolio management
• strategic project planning
• group drafting
• group evaluations and commercially confidential meetings
• contract award negotiations
• debriefings
• contract disputes and debarment

This course covers advanced strategies based on the latest case studies and industry trends and offers extended team-building and networking opportunities with program faculty and other program attendees.

Extend Your Stay

Our Strategic Procurement Retreats are held mid-week on a Wednesday and Thursday. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in advance or extend their stays to enjoy pre- and post-program networking activities, as well as the many local attractions offered in the spring and fall in and around Algonquin Provincial Park. Please see the East on Sixty website for more details about onsite and local activities and links to nearby accommodations.