Course Catalog

  1. Mar
    10
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: March 10 – 11, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 0 of 45

    Cost: $435.00

    Location:
    Joe C Thompson Conference Center map
    2405 Robert Dedman Dr
    Austin, TX 78712

    A state agency employee must be certified as a Certified Texas Contract Manager to engage in contract management functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee has the job title of “contract manager” or “contract administration manager” or “contract technician”; performs contract management activities as fifty percent (50%) or more of their job activities; or manages any contract in excess of $5,000,000. This course does not count for continuing education hours.

  2. Mar
    12
    Thu

    Basic Texas Purchaser: March 12 , 2026 Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 16 of 60

    Cost: $100.00

    Location:
    Virtual Course

    A state agency employee must complete the Basic Texas Purchaser Course to engage in purchasing functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee has the job title of purchaser; performs purchasing activities as fifteen percent (15%) or more of their job activities; or makes a purchase in excess of $5,000. This course does not count toward Continuing Education.

  3. Mar
    18
    Wed

    **In-Person Event** Budgets for Grants

    Available Seats: 114 of 150

    Location:
    Barbara Jordan Building map
    1601 Congress Ave.
    Austin, TX 78701

    Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room 2.034

    “Budgets for Grants” outlines the key elements of a grant budget, including eligible expenses and where to find them. A discussion of different budget categories, from salaries to travel, will be included. The training will also present the 2 CFR 200 and the Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) as key components.

  4. Mar
    18
    Wed

    **In-Person Event** Liquidated Damages

    Available Seats: 113 of 150

    Location:
    Barbara Jordan Building map
    1601 Congress Ave.
    Austin, TX 78701

    Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room 2.034

    This free session provides an overview of liquidated damages, including their purpose, common applications, and enforceability considerations. Participants will also explore practical approaches for determining reasonable liquidated damages amounts in contract development.

  5. Mar
    24
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: March 24 - 25, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 0 of 46

    Cost: $435.00

    Location:
    Joe C Thompson Conference Center map
    2405 Robert Dedman Dr
    Austin, TX 78712

    A state agency employee must be certified as a Certified Texas Contract Manager to engage in contract management functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee has the job title of “contract manager” or “contract administration manager” or “contract technician”; performs contract management activities as fifty percent (50%) or more of their job activities; or manages any contract in excess of $5,000,000. This course does not count for continuing education hours.

  6. Apr
    1
    Wed

    Basic Texas Purchaser: April 1 , 2026 Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 50 of 60

    Cost: $100.00

    Location:
    Virtual Course

    A state agency employee must complete the Basic Texas Purchaser Course to engage in purchasing functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee has the job title of purchaser; performs purchasing activities as fifteen percent (15%) or more of their job activities; or makes a purchase in excess of $5,000. This course does not count toward Continuing Education.

  7. Apr
    7
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Developer: April 7-9, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 33 of 45

    Cost: $435.00

    Location:
    Joe C Thompson Conference Center map
    2405 Robert Dedman Dr
    Austin, TX 78712

    A state agency purchaser, who is not already CTCD, must be certified as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (Formerly Certified Texas Procurement Manager) to engage in contract development functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee develops, evaluates, negotiates, or awards a contract posted to the Electronic State Business Daily or in the Texas Register on behalf of a state agency. This course does not count toward continuing education hours.

  8. Apr
    14
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: April 14 – 15, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 25 of 45

    Cost: $435.00

    Location:
    Joe C Thompson Conference Center map
    2405 Robert Dedman Dr
    Austin, TX 78712

    A state agency employee must be certified as a Certified Texas Contract Manager to engage in contract management functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee has the job title of “contract manager” or “contract administration manager” or “contract technician”; performs contract management activities as fifty percent (50%) or more of their job activities; or manages any contract in excess of $5,000,000. This course does not count for continuing education hours.

  9. Apr
    21
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Developer: April 21-23, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 30 of 45

    Cost: $435.00

    Location:
    Joe C Thompson Conference Center map
    2405 Robert Dedman Dr
    Austin, TX 78712

    A state agency purchaser, who is not already CTCD, must be certified as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (Formerly Certified Texas Procurement Manager) to engage in contract development functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee develops, evaluates, negotiates, or awards a contract posted to the Electronic State Business Daily or in the Texas Register on behalf of a state agency. This course does not count toward continuing education hours.

  10. Apr
    28
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: April 28 – 29, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 33 of 45

    Cost: $435.00

    Location:
    Joe C Thompson Conference Center map
    2405 Robert Dedman Dr
    Austin, TX 78712

    A state agency employee must be certified as a Certified Texas Contract Manager to engage in contract management functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee has the job title of “contract manager” or “contract administration manager” or “contract technician”; performs contract management activities as fifty percent (50%) or more of their job activities; or manages any contract in excess of $5,000,000. This course does not count for continuing education hours.

  11. May
    5
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Developer: May 5-7, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 45 of 45

    Cost: $435.00

    Location:
    Joe C Thompson Conference Center map
    2405 Robert Dedman Dr
    Austin, TX 78712

    A state agency purchaser, who is not already CTCD, must be certified as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (Formerly Certified Texas Procurement Manager) to engage in contract development functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee develops, evaluates, negotiates, or awards a contract posted to the Electronic State Business Daily or in the Texas Register on behalf of a state agency. This course does not count toward continuing education hours.

  12. May
    27
    Wed

    Basic Texas Purchaser: May 27 , 2026 Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 60 of 60

    Cost: $100.00

    Location:
    Virtual Course

    A state agency employee must complete the Basic Texas Purchaser Course to engage in purchasing functions on behalf of a state agency if the employee has the job title of purchaser; performs purchasing activities as fifteen percent (15%) or more of their job activities; or makes a purchase in excess of $5,000. This course does not count toward Continuing Education.