Master Public-Sector Procurement: 1-Day Workshop in Edmonton for Startups

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks, and Beverages will be provided during the session

This course is designed for start-ups and non-profits aiming to enhance their readiness to partner with the public sector. It focuses on preparing organizations for procurement opportunities, understanding outcomes metrics, and designing effective pilot programs. You'll learn the essential strategies for navigating public sector procurement processes and how to demonstrate the impact of your initiatives. The course will provide practical tools to ensure that your organization is well-equipped to enter and succeed in public-sector partnerships, ensuring sustainability and scaling.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the public-sector procurement process and how it differs from the private sector.
• Learn how to prepare your start up or non-profit for public-sector contracts and procurement.
• Gain knowledge of how to design pilot programs that align with public-sector expectations.
• Be able to define outcomes metrics that will make your projects more attractive to public-sector partners.
• Understand the essential steps in proposal writing and managing contracts effectively for public funding.

This course is ideal for start-ups and non-profit organizations that are looking to enter or improve their partnerships with the public sector. Founders, executives, project managers, and fundraising teams who seek to understand procurement processes, design impactful pilots, and leverage outcomes metrics for success will benefit from this course. This course is also beneficial for anyone responsible for securing and managing government funding or public-sector contracts.

Navigating the complexities of public-sector partnerships can be challenging for start-ups and non-profits, especially when it comes to procurement and demonstrating measurable impact. This workshop will provide practical, actionable tools to improve your procurement readiness, understand how to align with government priorities, and design successful pilot programs. Whether you are seeking government contracts or looking to scale your organization with public-sector funding, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this competitive environment.

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Register in groups: 3 + participants save 10% each, while 10+ participants save 15% each.

Looking to bring this training directly to your team?

We provide customized in-house training that is tailored to your organization's specific needs. Whether you’re a start-up or non-profit, we offer an interactive course designed to align with your projects, helping you better navigate public-sector procurement and design effective pilot programs. Bringing this course in-house ensures your entire team is on the same page, making it more efficient and cost-effective for your organization.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:

Info: • Key differences between public and private sector procurement processes

• Government funding and contracting guidelines

• Steps to entering the public-sector procurement process

• Case Study

Info: • What public-sector agencies look for in potential partners?

• How to align your non-profit or start-up’s mission with government priorities?

• Strategies for improving your organization’s readiness for bidding

• Activity

Info: • Overview of public-sector policies and compliance requirements

• Understanding the legal aspects of procurement

• Managing risks in public-sector partnerships

• Case Study

Info: • The importance of outcomes metrics in public-sector partnerships

• How to develop measurable and actionable outcomes

• Aligning your outcomes with public-sector priorities

• Activity

Info: • The role of pilot programs in public-sector partnerships

• Best practices for designing and testing a pilot project

• Evaluating pilot results to scale for larger implementation

• Activity

Info: • Key elements of a compelling proposal for government funding

• Understanding the review and approval process

• Crafting proposals that align with both public-sector goals and your mission

• Case Study

Info: • Identifying the right public-sector partners

• Networking strategies for non-profits and start-ups

• Strengthening relationships with public-sector organizations

• Activity

Info: • Managing contracts once awarded: essentials and best practices

• Keeping track of project outcomes and reporting requirements

• Sustaining long-term public-sector partnerships

• Case Study

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