Full course description
Location: Online Only
Instructor: Financial Training Team
Contact: fiscaltraining@vt.edu
Presented By: Financial Management
Program Sponsor : Procurement
Modules Include:
- Procurement Essentials
- America To Go Catering: Ordering Guide
- Contract Administration at Virginia Tech
- HokieMart Bulk Upload: Step-by-Step
- HokieMart: Requestor Essentials
- How to Surplus
- Low-Risk, Low-Cost Software Procurement
- Receiving and Using a Purchase Card
Course Description:
This course provides comprehensive trainings and information on Virginia Tech's procurement and purchasing processes, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to complete purchasing activities accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with university policies. Participants will explore the procurement lifecycle, including requestor, contract administration, purchasing cards, software procurement, catering, and surplus property best practices. Through practical guidance and system-specific instruction, learners will gain an understanding of HokieMart tools, approval processes, documentation requirements, internal controls, and the resources available to support responsible financial stewardship. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to confidently navigate procurement-related responsibilities while ensuring compliance with university requirements and promoting effective use of institutional resources.
Certificate Credits Available
Each module is self-paced, takes between 30 minutes to one hour to complete, and concludes with a quiz. Participants must achieve a score of 80% or higher on each quiz to successfully complete a module. This course consists of 8 modules, each worth one certificate credit toward the Fiscal Training and Development Program. Participants who complete all modules will earn a total of 8 credits.