Course Catalog

**In-Person Event** Grant Program Design

Available Seats: 56 of 150

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

Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room 2.034

You have a new grant program to launch, and you don’t know where to start? This two-hour course covers many of the considerations needed to create a program that meets the goals and objectives of a program, while reducing risk.

Certified Texas Contract Developer: January 13-15, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Available Seats: 9 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.

Certified Texas Contract Manager: January 20-21, 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.

Certified Texas Contract Developer: January 27-29, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Available Seats: 26 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.

** Edinburg** Certified Texas Contract Developer: February 2-4, 2026 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Available Seats: 19 of 45

Cost: $435.00

Location:
Region One ESC
1900 W. Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78541

Class background: A state agency employee 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. Note: This course is not in Austin. Please see address before registering. This course does not count toward continuing education hours.

Basic Texas Purchaser: February 4, 2026 Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Available Seats: 43 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.

Certified Texas Contract Developer: February 10-12, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Available Seats: 43 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.

Certified Texas Contract Manager: February 18-19, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Available Seats: 16 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.

Certified Texas Contract Manager: February 24-25, 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 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.