Online Options

Please note: Our Sole Source Justification and Basic Procurement courses must be updated and are not currently available.  

    • Procurement Training (MSU Employees)

      • This recorded course is required for those employees performing purchasing or financial functions for their department.

        This course is helpful for employees wishing to develop skills and move into financial management positions at MSU.

        Topics covered:

          • Delegated authority
          • Direct buy opportunities - Term Contracts
          • Exempt from procurement procedures
          • Procurement encumbrances
          • Purchases under $10,000, between $10,000.00 and $25,000, between $25,000.01 and $99,999.99 and purchases $100,000 or more
          • Sole Source/Brand Name Justifications
          • Total contract value
    • Contract Signatory Authority Training 
      • This training is for all contract signature authorities and their delegates and must be completed prior to signing any University contract. All signatory delegates must complete "refresher" training at least once every three years.  While we encourage everyone to take this training, only those who receive delegation from an authorized signatory and hold a title of director or above are eligible to sign on behalf of the University.
        • Registration is required to receive credit in your employee Banner education log

    On-Campus Option

    • Procurement Training

      • This course is required for those employees performing purchasing or financial functions for their department.

        This course is helpful for employees wishing to develop skills and move into financial management positions at MSU.

        Topics covered:

        • Delegated authority
        • Direct buy opportunities - Term Contracts
        • Exempt from procurement procedures
        • Procurement encumbrances
        • Purchases under $5,000, between $5000.01 and $25,000, and over $25,000
        • Sole Source/Brand Name Justifications
        • Total contract value

State of Montana

  • State Procurement Training

    • Each year, the State Procurement Bureau offers procurement related training in Helena.  These classes are ideal for new employees working in the area of procurement in your department. Fees do apply for some classes.