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NAEP In-Person Academies


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  • IN-PERSON SESSIONS    -              APRIL 11-13, 2022 WILMINGTON, NC           
Join NAEP and further your knowledge with our In-Person Academies. These courses are designed to create a comprehensive and advanced study into each topic of focus. Click below to find out more. 
* You must be a member to see the below information, email us at Fusion@naepnet.org if you would like to learn more about non-member access*


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Schedules are below the descriptions. 



The Leadership Academy Tier 1 is for early career professionals or professionals new to Higher Ed Procurement. The Leadership Academy Tier 1 focuses on up to 7 learning objectives. The positions that are encouraged to attend Tier I include the Procurement Assistant, Procurement Analyst, P-Card Administrator, Contracts Administrator and Buyer. 

The Leadership Academy Tier 2 is designed for mid-level career professionals who manage a program and or people within the procurement department. Objectives of this course focus on intermediate processes for educational procurement. The Leadership Academy Tier 2 focuses on up to 10 learning objectives. Positions that are encouraged to attend Tier 2 include the Buyer, Procurement Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, P-Card Administrator, Procurement Systems Analyst, Procurement Systems Manager, Purchasing Services Manager, Senior Buyer, Commodity Manager, Commodity Contract Manager, Customer Relations Manager, Supplier Diversity Manager, Category Lead and the Strategic Procurement Specialist/Manager.




  • PRICING

If you would like to register at the discounted rate for 2 or more, please contact us at fusion@naepnet.org to get the discount.

Starting March 1, 2022

Procurement Academy Tier 1 $800 Add to Cart
Procurement Academy Tier 2 $800 Add to Cart
Group discount 2nd member
$100 off email for discount
Group Discount 3+ member  $200 off each email for discount



  • Schedules

Tier I Schedule - At A Glance
MONDAY
April 11, 2022
PRESENTATION COMPETENCY
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch, Welcome, Program Introduction
1:00 – 2:30 pm Your Role in the Education Procurement Team
Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance,
Communication
2:30 – 2:45 pm Break
2:45 – 4:30 pm Mastering the Procurement Cycle Effective Performance,
Communication
4:30 – 5:00 pm Wrap Session/Q& A
TUESDAY
April 12, 2022
PRESENTATION COMPETENCY
8:00 - 8:15 am Welcome Back Review/Preview
Breakfast
8:15 -9:15 am Ethics Ethical Practice
9:15 – 9:45 am Practical Writing
Effective Performance
9:45 – 10:15 am Fundamentals of Contract Law Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance,
Communication
10:15 -10:30 am Break
10:30 – 12:00 pm Strategic Sourcing and RFX’s Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance,
Communication
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 pm Writing Specifications Effective Performance
1:30 – 2:30 pm Managing Risk Effective Performance
2:30 – 2:45 pm Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm Developing Strong Client Relationships
Effective Performance,
Communication
3:45 – 4:45 pm Crafting effective messages
Communication
4:45 - 5:00 pm Wrap Session/Q& A
WEDNESDAY
April 13, 2022
PRESENTATION COMPETENCY
8:00 – 8:30 am Welcome Back and Review/ Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 am Social Responsibility
Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance, Communication
10:00 – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am  Managing Your Career & Ask a CPO Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance, Communication
12:00 pm Closing 

Tier II Schedule - At A Glance
MONDAY
April 11, 2022
PRESENTATION COMPETENCY
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch, Welcome, Program Introduction
1:00 – 2:30 pm Negotiation Basics Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance,
Communication
2:30 – 2:45 pm Break
2:45 – 4:00 pm Negotiation Basics and Case Introduction Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance,
Communication
4:00 – 4:30 pm Contract Development and Contract Management Effective Performance,
Communication
4:30 – 5:00 pm Wrap Session/Q& A

TUESDAY
April 12, 2022
PRESENTATION COMPETENCY
8:00 - 8:15 am Welcome Back Review/Preview
Breakfast
8:15 -9:15 am Case Negotiation and Report out Relationship Building,
Communication
9:15 – 10:15 am Supplier Relationships Relationship Building,
Communication
10:15 -10:30 am Break
10:30 – 11:15 am Data Analytics Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Develop skills: Consider basic business case development Effective Performance, Strategic Agility
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 pm Three Pillars of Sustainability Effective Performance, Strategic Agility
1:45 – 2:30 pm Ethics in Practice Effective Performance
2:30 – 2:45 pm Break
2:45 - 3:45 pm Business Communication Ethical Practice, Strategic Agility
3:45 - 4:45 pm Building Effective Teams Communication, Ethical Practice, Strategic Agility
4:45 - 5:00 pm Wrap Session/ Q&A
WEDNESDAY
April 13, 2022
PRESENTATION COMPETENCY


8:00 – 8:30 am Welcome back and review
830 - 10:00 am Influential leadership Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance, Communication
10:00 -10:15 am Break
10:15 am  Managing Your Career & Ask a CPO Ethical Practice,
Effective Performance, Communication, Strategic Agility
12:00 pm Closing 


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