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Overview:
PDPP™ (Professional Diploma in Public Procurement) certification program provides learners with a comprehensive knowledge of policies, Procedures & processes of public procurement.
This aims at professionalizing the public procurement activities. This program is based on content of earlier certification developed by The World Bank.
However to cater the needs of digital era, course content has been revised. This will facilitate the transformation of public procurement from tactical to strategic level and promote Digital India initiatives.
What You Will Learn?
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of procurement rules, guidelines and the public procurement regulatory regime.
On completion of this certification program, participants will learn how to complete a tender process including how to:
- Prepare Specification of Goods & Services.
- Prepare Tender Documents for Goods, Services & Civil Works.
- Prepare Contract Notice.
- Establish Award Criteria and Guidelines to Evaluate Tenders.
- Preparing Score Mechanism and Justify Contract Award Recommendation
- Manage Supplier Performance.
- Digitalization of Procurement Processes.
- Transformation from Tactical To Strategic Procurement.
Who can Join?
- Procurement Professionals wishing to update their domain knowledge.
- Auditing and compliance professionals.
- Non-procurement professionals who are involved in or manage the procurement function.
- Employees of the private sector who bid for Public Procurement
- Anyone interested in Public Procurement.
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Curriculum
- Unit 1:- Introduction to Procurement and Public Procurement
- Unit 2:- Management Concepts and Techniques
- Unit 3:- Video Version of Introduction to Procurement and Public Procurement
- Unit 1:- Introduction to Government Organisations for Public Procurement
- Unit 2:- Framework for Public Procurement in India
- Unit 3:- Legal Aspects of Public Procurement
- Unit 4:- Video Version of
- Unit 1:- Categories of Public Procurement
- Unit 2:- Methods of Public Procurement
- Unit 3:- Video Version of Categories and Methods of Procurement
- Unit 1:- Planning for Procurement
- Unit 2:- Bidding and Evaluation
- Unit 3:- Management of Public Procurement Operations
- Unit 4:- Video Version of Public Procurement Operations
- Unit 1:- Contract Management
- Unit 2:- Receipt and Accountal of Materials
- Unit 3:- Payment of Suppliers’ Bills
- Unit 4:- Video Version of Contract Management and Closure
- Unit 1:- Governance Issues in Public Procurement
- Unit 2:- Prevention of Corruption in Public Procurement
- Unit 3:- Video Version of Public Procurement and Good Governance
- Unit 1:- International Trade Institutions and Agreements
- Unit 2:- Procurement Practices of International Agencies
- Unit 3:- Importing Goods into India
- Unit 4:- Video Version of International Practices in Public Procurement
- Unit 1:- Public Procurement of Civil Works
- Unit 2:- Contract Management of Civil Works
- Unit 1:- Public Procurement of Services– Introduction
- Unit 2:- Public Procurement of Services– Operations
- Unit 1:- In-Bound Logistics in Public Procurement
- Unit 2:- Out-Bound Logistics in Public Procurement
- Unit 3:- Disposal of Scrap
- Unit 4:- Video Version of Logistics in Public Procurement
- Unit 1:- Understanding Strategic Sourcing:
- Unit 2:- Objectives & Benefits of Strategic Sourcing
- Unit 3:- Strategic Sourcing Process & e-Negotiation
- Unit 4:- Factors Driving Automation of Strategic Sourcing
- Unit 5:- Video Version of Understanding Strategic Sourcing
- Unit 1:- E-Procurement
- Unit 2:- Video Version of E-Procurement
- Case Study
- Final Exam
- Certificate Achievement
Reviews
The Professional Diploma in Public Procurement (PDPP) has been a highly enriching and valuable learning experience. The course provided a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and best practices in public procurement, aligned with international standards and guidelines.The instructors demonstrated excellent subject knowledge and made complex topics easy to understand through relevant examples.
Overall, the course has significantly enhanced my understanding of transparent, efficient, and accountable procurement systems.I feel more confident in applying these principles in professional settings and contributing to better procurement governance.
By MASROOR AHMED on October 17, 2025
The Professional Diploma in Public Procurement (PDPP) offered by ISM-India along with World Bank is a well-structured certification that provides a solid foundation in Public Procurement principles, processes and governance. The course covers key areas such as tendering, contract management, procurement regulations and transparency, making it particularly useful for professionals working with Public Procurement. Its curriculum, aligned with international best practices, balances theory with practical insights and is delivered in a flexible, blended format suitable for working professionals like us who wants to keep updating ourself with the latest technology and as per industry standards.
Peter Tang
Shillong - Meghalaya
By PETER TANG on January 07, 2026
This is an excellent course offered by ISM-India along with the World Bank, which will definitely help in the career. The instructors have shown immense professionalism in simplifying the content and topics, including the study materials. I thank ISM India for this opportunity and am looking forward to taking up more courses in future.
By Bantip on January 07, 2026
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Course Details
- Duration 6 Months
- CertificateYes
- LevelExecutive Level
- Passing Criteria70%
