Course Catalog

  1. Jul
    8
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Developer: July 8-10, 2025 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 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.

  2. Jul
    14
    Mon

    **In-Person Event** The Request for Proposal Process (2025)

    Available Seats: 0 of 150

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

    Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room 2.034

    Free Course: The Request for Proposal method of procurement is perhaps the most complex and exciting procurement method statutorily defined and allowed for the purchase of goods and/or services in the State of Texas. This class will define what the RFP/CSP method is, how it differs from Invitation for Bids, and covers the steps in the RFP process; scope development, solicitation development, advertising, addenda, qualification and evaluation of responses, oral presentation/interviews, negotiation, award, and debriefs.

  3. Jul
    15
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: July 15-16, 2025 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.

  4. Jul
    23
    Wed

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: July 23-24, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 20 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.

  5. Aug
    5
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Developer: August 5-7, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 28 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.

  6. Aug
    12
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: August 12-13, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 31 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.

  7. Aug
    19
    Tue

    Basic Texas Purchaser: August 19, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 55 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.

  8. Aug
    27
    Wed

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: August 27-28, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 39 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.