PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (PDPP) :

PDPP helps Organisations to build a strong foundation in Public Procurement It helps organisations to achieve Prudence, Equality, Transparency and Consistency in Procurement Improves the image and standing of the organisation

You would enhance your performance and skills by getting a thorough understanding of the process and best practices in Public Procurement followed in Govt. of India and States. PDPP is focussed to help you avoid the pitfalls that attract attention of Vigilance etc. Public Procurement Bill, 2012 had envisaged a mandatory qualification for Public Procurement Executives. As and when such legislation is enacted, you would have a head start. Although PDPP through IRILMM is not as yet a prerequisite for promotions, however it is likely to get considered favourably under marks allotted for “Personality, Address, Leadership and Academic/ Technical Qualification” – which is part of selection for promotion. We have approached Ministry of Railways for issue of such orders. Other Organisations would also be approached later. Ministry of Railways have been approached for sanctioning reimbursement of at least 75% of Fee paid for this course. Other Organisations would also be approached later. Non-procurement professionals who are stakeholders in or manage the procurement function or Auditing and compliance professional would also get the same benefits.

Although no qualification can be guarantee for placement, but candidates with knowledge and skills of relevant field do stand at an advantage. PDPP would help you to perform better in interviews and recruitments by equipping you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the field. A Professional Diploma with World Bank's backing and IRILMM's credibility as a premier Institute in Public Procurement is sure to add weight to your chances. Efforts are on to get PDPP through IRILMM prescribed as an additional desirable qualification for certain recruitments in Ministry of Railways to begin with. Other Organisations would also be approached later. After Public Procurement Law is enacted qualifications in Public Procurement like PDPP would become prerequisite for recruitment.

PDPP helps Organisations to build a strong foundation in Public Procurement It helps organisations to achieve Prudence, Equality, Transparency and Consistency in Procurement Improves the image and standing of the organisation

Graduation in any stream OR Recognised Diploma in any professional streams (e.g. Engineering; Pharmacy; Hospital Management; Hotel Management etc) Final Year students can enrol subject to passing their graduation or diploma before award of PDPP Certificate. Two years' work experience is desirable but not mandatory. It is advised that the course may need adequacy in English language and Computer/ Internet usage.

Faculty Advantage: Indian Railways which handles one of the most complex and critical Supply Chain Management operations is the only organisation, which has a dedicated stream (IRSS) for Public Procurement and Supply Chain. IRILMM is created and backed by serving and retired professional of IRSS stream and thus has faculty members who ‘have-been-there-and-done-all-that’ - rarely found elsewhere. Focus Advantage: IRILMM is focussed exclusively on capacity building in Public Procurement. It is small and compact because it handles nothing other than Public Procurement. Experience Advantage: IRILMM is running successfully a similar one-year distance learning Diploma in “Public Procurement and Supply Management” for the last 12 years. Thus we know how to support distance education in this area. Advantage of large Repertory of Training Materials: IRILMM has conducted about 100 advanced training programmes in diverse topics of Public Procurement. Study material of such specialist training programmes would be shared in webinars with PDPP students registered with us. Local Support Advantage: IRILMM has its presence all over India. Hence, it can provide local guidance to participation from almost anywhere in India. Advantage for Professionals Working in Government and PSUs: IRILMM regularly conducts Consultancies for Government and Public Sector undertakings; hence it has first-hand knowledge of the training needs of Public Procurement in these Sectors. The training by IRILMM is most advantageous for Professional working in Government and PSUs. Specialisation in Optional Modules: IRILMM would bring focus on optional modules and specialisations like Logistics in Public Procurement; e-Procurement and Procurement of Services; and International Procurement.

Please visit www.procurementlearning.org and register yourself by providing profile information. You will receive an email (please beware that this may land in your spam folder, instead of inbox) containing a link for authentication. Click/go to this link and you will be taken to your MyPage, where you can click PDPP course to enrol. The learner will have to select one the partner institutes based on factors like, location, area of focus etc. Please select IRILMM as your partner Institute to take advantage of factors mentioned earlier.

Fee for individual Student is Rs 20,000/- + Service Tax @ 15% or any statutory changes as applicable at the time of enrolment.. For Organisations sponsoring 5 or more candidates, there would be reduced fee of Rs 15,000/- per candidate plus service tax.Fee once received will not be returned but change of nomination is allowed. MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Net-banking (RTGS/NEFT) or crossed DD in favour of “Indian Railway Institute of Logistics & Material Managementor "IRILMM" ” payable at Delhi. In case of NEFT/RTGS payments please do ensure to send us email the dispatch advice – otherwise there may be difficulty in linking it to your candidature. NET-BANKING (RTGS/ NEFT) DETAILS: Beneficiary Name: IRILMM Beneficiary Bank: HDFC Bank Branch & address: Plot No. 8, Sector-4, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110022 Bank A/c No. & Type: 0588 145 0000203 (Institution) Swift Code: HDFCINBBDEL (Delhi Branch) NEFT/IFSC Code: HDFC-000-0588 MICR Code: 110240089 PAN No.: AAATI0439F Service Tax Reg. No.: AAATI0439FST001 Once the payment is received by Indian Railway Institute of Logistics & Material Management, your login would be enabled to enter and start PDPP online. Printed book of the course material would be sent to you by post/courier.

Modules and Units: There are 8 modules out of 11 modules to be completed by you. Each module is divided into a number of Units. Modules 1 to Module 6 are compulsory for all. Out of remaining 5 optional modules (module 7 to 11), you have to pick only 2 to be completed as optional modules. If you like you may do more optional module, but scores of best of two optional modules only would be counted. This is a blended learning course containing both on-line and off-line study. These include:

Course Material: Your main point of contact will be The World Bank's www.procurementlearning.org. Please get familiar with the interface of this website. There is also a Video tutorial on this site about how to use and navigate the on-line course material. Please be on the lookout for announcements from the portal about events relevant to students on the landing page before logging in – which is not visible after logging in. You can do this course even on Tablets. Assignments: You are required to download and work on an assignment after each module. These can then be uploaded for evaluation by the Faculty. At least 4 out of 8 assignments are to be uploaded to qualify for the Face-2-face boot camp. Forums: There are also forums where you can participate with other students of this course in discussions. There would also be moderators or faculty present in some of these forums. Webinars: Faculty from different Institutes would hold webinars on the topics. Please be on the lookout for such announcements. Chats: Faculty of IRILMM would also be available for on-line chats at pre-announced times to interact with you. Messaging: Available from the Dashboard dropdown is messaging, where you would get or send messages from IRILMM or PDPP. Calendar: Also available from the Dashboard dropdown is Calendar, where you can note down or see events.

Study Material: A book containing all the 11 Modules would be sent by mail to you by IRILMM. This is your main reference material. PDPP Study Guide: IRILMM have prepared a Study Guide for PDPP based on its extensive experience in distance learning for Adult learners. This will help you to complete this course as quickly as possible, keeping in mind your current busy schedule. IRILMM's PDPP Study Planner & Tracker: A PDPP Study Planner & Tracker would also be provided to you by IRILMM to plan and track your progress in PDPP. You can pin IRILMM's PDPP study Planner & Tracker on your wall or keep it loose on your desk for ready reference. Face-to-Face Boot Camp: A five day boot camp would be held at a convenient place. It will cover: Doubt clearance, reinforcement of learning, interaction with renowned practitioners, Mock Exercises in Procurement and preparations for final exams. Attendance at this Boot Camp is highly recommended since it carries approx 10% marks. Final Examination: On fifth day of Boot Camp, an On-line final exam of 2-3 hrs duration would be held. It would consist of objective questions.

Duration: On an average will be 6 months but you are free to do it in longer or shorter period. Students are allowed 3 attempts to qualify for award of the Diploma. Time Commitment: Average learner would require approx 14 hours per week. With longer periods in weekends and holidays this may need only 1.5 hours per working day. However this being a self-paced learning, you may choose to do it faster or slower.

PDPP has six mandatory core modules (three of these modules are common with certificate course CPPP). These cover: Introduction to Procurement and Public procurement (including Management Concepts and Techniques); Public Procurement Framework in India (including legal aspects of Public Procurement); Contract Management and Closure (including Receipt and Accounting of materials and payment of suppliers' bills); and Public Procurement and Good Governance. In addition, the participants of PDPP will have to choose any two from the five optional modules: International Practices in Public procurement (including Importing Goods into India); Public Procurement of Civil Works; Public Procurement of Services; Logistics in Public procurement (including Disposal of Scrap); and E-Procurement.

Formative Assessment (30%): The assessment during e-learning will involve tests at the end of each module and assignments. Learner has to clear 50% of the assessment questions at the end of every module before she/he can proceed to the next module. If unsuccessful, the module has to be repeated. In addition at least 4 assignments need to be submitted (at least one assignment in every two modules) to qualify for the face-to-face boot camp. Summative Assessment (70%): In addition, there will be final examination during face to face boot camp with IRILMM. Overall: The learner has to get 60% marks to qualify for award of the diploma and 75% to get a distinction.

On-Line Help Desk: In case of portal issues, you can directly contact the portal's helpdesk. Off-line Help: Once a week at announced time, IRILMM's faculty would be available to answer your telephonic questions. In any case you are free to write to pdpp@irilmm.com at anytime. In urgency, during office hours you may phone IRILMM landline number also: +91-11-26713801 / 65388319

IRILMM is a not-for-profit Organisation is dedicated, for last 19 years, to the profession and practice of Materials Management with emphasis on Public Procurement. IRILMM is listed in the 'World Directory of Purchasing & Supply Management Associations' published by International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO, Geneva. IRILMM has a national presence, with headquarters in New Delhi and regional chapters in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Varanasi, Hubli and Delhi. The Institute is actively engaged in training to achieve its objectives. It regularly organizes seminars/training programmes (over 100 till date) for dissemination of emerging trends & practices in the discipline. The Institute is also running one year Distance Learning Diploma Course in "Public Procurement & Supply Management". So far, eleven courses have been completed in which 415 students have been awarded Diploma Certificates. The Ministry of Railways, the private sector and many PSUs recognise/value this diploma. It regularly conducts consultancy in Public Procurement for Government and Public Sector.