Specialist Training Programme in Public Procurement

The Specialist Training Programme in Public Procurement is a professional programme lasting 50 class hours, intended for anyone who wants to acquire the knowledge required to work in the public procurement system and prepare for certification in the field of public procurement. The programme includes both theoretical and practical components, through which participants gain an understanding of the legislative and institutional framework of public procurement in the Republic of Croatia and the European Union, procurement planning, and the selection and implementation of public procurement procedures. Teaching is delivered through lectures, exercises, individual and group consultations, with a strong emphasis on the practical application of regulations and preparation for the written examination. The value of the programme lies in providing participants with structured, applicable, and exam-oriented preparation for work in the field of public procurement.

• Understand the public procurement system, its legislative framework, and the key obligations of contracting authorities and participants in the procedure.
• Prepare the basic elements of procurement planning and recognise the correct selection and flow of the appropriate public procurement procedure.
• Apply the relevant regulations, rules, and practical approaches in the implementation of public procurement procedures and preparation for the certification exam.
• Resolve specific questions and practical tasks through exercises, exam simulation, and consultations with lecturers.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• explain the legislative and institutional framework of the public procurement system in the Republic of Croatia and the European Union
• distinguish between the main types and phases of public procurement procedures
• plan the basic steps in the public procurement system in accordance with the rules and the needs of the contracting authority
• assess which public procurement procedure is appropriate in a specific situation
• apply the basic rules for conducting a public procurement procedure through practical examples
• use the acquired knowledge in preparation for the written examination for certification in the field of public procurement
• analyse typical practical questions and tasks that arise in everyday work and in the exam

The programme is intended for individuals who want to acquire or formally confirm competences in the field of public procurement and prepare for certification. It is especially useful for anyone involved in planning, implementing, or controlling public procurement procedures in their work.

• employees of contracting authorities
• public officials and professional associates working in public procurement
• employees of institutions, companies, and other organisations required to apply public procurement regulations
• lawyers, economists, and project professionals involved in procurement procedures
• individuals who want to prepare for the exam and obtain certification in the field of public procurement
• anyone who wants to develop practical knowledge of public procurement and improve their professional competences

1. Legislative and Institutional Framework of Public Procurement
   Participants gain an overview of the public procurement system in the Republic of Croatia and the European Union. This unit covers the core regulations, institutions, and basic rules governing the field of public procurement.
2. Planning in the Public Procurement System
   This unit focuses on understanding procurement planning and the preparatory activities that precede the launch of a procedure. The emphasis is on the correct approach to planning and on linking the needs of the contracting authority with the prescribed procedures.
3. Selection and Implementation of Public Procurement Procedures
   Participants learn to distinguish between the types of public procurement procedures and understand the main steps of their implementation. The focus is on choosing the correct procedure and on the practical application of the rules in specific situations.
4. Practical Exercises and Work on Exam Examples
   The programme includes practical tasks, exercises, and exam examples through which participants test their understanding of the material and build confidence in solving typical questions in the field of public procurement.
5. Consultations, Exam Simulation, and Preparation for Certification
   The programme includes individual and group consultations, an exam simulation, and expert guidance for successfully passing the written examination. This unit helps participants connect theory and practice and prepare effectively for the next step in the certification process.