About this qualification
A competency-based qualification in public procurement and contract management. You learn to plan, procure, award, administer, monitor and evaluate public-sector contracts in line with national rules and international good practice, and you specialise through one elective: digital procurement, public-private partnerships, project procurement or sustainable procurement.
Who it is for: procurement officers and managers in ministries, agencies, councils and state-owned enterprises; contractors and suppliers to government; auditors and compliance staff; and graduates preparing for a procurement career.
What you will be able to do
Why it matters now
Public procurement is about 12% of world GDP (World Bank). Procurement reform across Africa calls for officers who can run fair, defensible tenders and manage contracts to delivery. This qualification is built for exactly that work.
Careers it leads to
Procurement officer · Tender evaluation committee member · Contract manager · Procurement planning officer · Procurement auditor or compliance officer · Bid manager for suppliers to government
Taught by world-class supply chain professionals
Your faculty combine senior academic standing with hands-on experience of public procurement, contract management and audit in government and international development.
Leading academics
Professors of procurement and supply chain management
Senior practitioners
Heads of procurement and contract managers from public bodies
International experts
Specialists in donor-funded and development procurement
Course schedule — Yaoundé, February to July 2027
Weekend track: Friday 13:00–20:00 and Saturday 08:30–16:30, with live online evenings between blocks.
| Month | Unit | Days | Weekend blocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | A1 Public Procurement Fundamentals | 3 | 5–6 Feb + 2 online evenings |
| Mar | A2 Strategic Planning and Budget Alignment | 4 | 5–6 and 12–13 Mar |
| Apr | A3 Tendering, Bid Evaluation and Contract Award | 4 | 2–3 and 9–10 Apr |
| May | A4 Contract Administration and Performance Management | 4 | 7–8 and 14–15 May |
| Jun | A5 Procurement Audit, Compliance and Ethics | 3 | 4–5 Jun + 2 online evenings |
| Jul | Elective A6 Digital Public Procurement (or A7, A9, A10) | 3–4 | 2–3 and 9–10 Jul · exam 24 Jul |
Each unit is also a Professional Certificate you can take on its own. Already completed one? It counts towards this qualification.
How you learn and are assessed
Case-based classes
Prepare a real case before each block, work it through in a learning team, and defend your decisions in class.
Applied Procurement Project
A complete procurement plan and contract management strategy for a realistic case, using your elective.
Assessment
Unit assignments, class contribution, a group project, your Portfolio of Evidence and a final written examination.
Fees and payment
| Learner | Full fee | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (self-funded) | 750,000 FCFA | 6 × 125,000 FCFA |
| Employer-sponsored | 1,100,000 FCFA | Invoice to employer |
| Full-time student or unemployed graduate | 450,000 FCFA | 6 × 75,000 FCFA |
Fees include tuition, materials, assessment, the certificate and 12 months of AISCR Student Membership. Pay by MTN MoMo, Orange Money, card or bank transfer. 10% off for full payment or for 3+ learners from one organisation.