Course Catalog

  1. Apr
    6
    Mon

    **In-Person Event** Negotiations Best Practices

    Available Seats: 4 of 150

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

    Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room 2.034

    This free course provides an overview of program and procurement negotiation best practices, including authority to negotiate, planning strategies, and negotiation techniques. Presented by Richard D. Ehlert, CTCD, CTCM.

  2. Apr
    7
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Developer: April 7-9, 2026 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 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.

  3. Apr
    14
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: April 14 – 15, 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.

  4. Apr
    21
    Tue

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

    Available Seats: 19 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.

  5. Apr
    28
    Tue

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

    Available Seats: 12 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.

  6. May
    5
    Tue

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

    Available Seats: 42 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.

  7. May
    12
    Tue

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: May 12 – 13, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 41 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.

  8. May
    20
    Wed

    Certified Texas Contract Manager: May 20 – 21, 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Available Seats: 40 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. May
    27
    Wed

    Basic Texas Purchaser: May 27 , 2026 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.