SPO Academy Training

Instructor-Led Training: 

To see a list of upcoming SPO Academy Training visit Upcoming SPO Academy Training and follow the steps listed below to register.

 

To view the tentative SPO Academy Calendar visit the Tentative FY25 SPO Academy Training Calendar

 

On-Demand Training

Computer-Based Training

TitleDescriptionCourse ID

Procurement Basics

The Procurement Basics Training discusses the core elements needed to gain foundational knowledge in an area of critical importance to your agency's mission - procurement and contracting for goods and services that serve your clients. This includes defining procurement, its value, and role within government. The course will also explore the influence of statutes, regulations, policies and the overall regulatory structure in doing the state's business. ADPROCBASICS

Running Focus Groups and Working With Agency Clients

This course discusses the process of conducting focus groups and collaborating with agency clients. After completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Understand the importance of gathering market research and analysis during the preplanning phase of a focus group project.
  • Identify agency stakeholders and develop effective focus group questionnaires. 
  • Define focus group objectives and goals in the planning phase and create an agenda, slide deck, and other necessary materials for the meeting.
  • Conduct a successful focus group meeting using best practices and effective facilitation skills.
  • Determine next steps after conducting a focus group and analyze the results to make informed decisions. 

ADSPOBC1

Developing Solicitation Documents

This course discusses developing your solicitation documents. After completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Understand the importance of utilizing SPO standard forms and documents for your solicitation document. 
  • Determine project budget to ensure it does not exceed delegated authority.
  • Develop and explain each section of a Scope of Work.
  • Review, modify, and apply special terms and conditions to fit the needs of a specific project.
  • Understand insurance requirements for different categories of services or commodities in procurement contracts.
  • Understand RFx solicitation attachments and when they are used.
  • Determine special solicitation circumstances and additional requirements.

ADSPOBC2

Selecting Insurance Modules

This course discusses selecting insurance modules. After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the purpose and importance of insurance requirements in State of Arizona contracts. 
  • Locate Insurance Modules on the Risk Management site.
  • Explain the insurance requirements for professional services contracts, service contracts, environmental services and consulting contracts, IT Contracts, and other contract types.
  • Understand the purpose of Addendum A to the Special Terms and Conditions and how to add insurance requirements. 
  • Know when to seek assistance from State Risk for insurance and indemnification language.

ADSPOBC3

$10,000 Delegation Training

The $10,000 delegation training explains the procurement authority and responsibility granted within a $10,000 delegation. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the role of the State Procurement Office
  • Define a $10,000 Procurement Delegation Authority
  • Outline delegation reporting requirements
  • Identify mandatory contracts in APP
  • Explain available source selection options

 

*If you are an EPS-supported agency, you will still be required to attend the $10k delegation training provided by EPS Team in addition to completing this CBT course. 

AD10KDEL

 

Micro-Learning Training

TitleDescriptionCourse ID

Source Selection Methods

This course covers aggregate dollar amount and source selection methods, focusing on the key differences between small dollar purchase, RFQ (Request for Quotation), IFB (Invitation for Bid), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQu (Request for Qualifications).ADSPOML001

Exceptions - CI, Sole Source, Emergency, and NPTQ Contracts

This course defines and provides examples of procurement exceptions, including Competition Impracticable (CI), Sole Source, Emergency, and Not Practicable to Quote (NPTQ) procurement types.

ADSPOML002

 

To register for SPO Academy training, log in to TraCorp and:

  1. Type the COURSE ID in the Search field and press the Enter key.
  2. Locate/Select the Course.
  3. Select the Assign and Launch/Launch this Content button to launch the course (On-Demand Training) OR select the Register button to register for the course (ILT).
  4. Users will receive a confirmation email from Tracorp

 

Users are welcome to join the waitlist if the course is full. 

 

National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) - Procurement U 

Procurement U offers procurement specific training courses and many of them are completely FREE! Their catalog of on-demand courses offer the flexibility you need to make learning a part of your daily routine.