Micro Course – Sourcing

This course covers the definition of sourcing and the outsourcing decision process, including its advantages and disadvantages. It also defines small businesses and discusses the rationale for purchasing from them, including a South African example, as well as the disadvantages of procurement from small businesses. Lastly, the course outlines the procurement of a service.

SACOB Micro Courses are not accredited and are intended to offer you knowledge and skills in a particular field and is a non-credit bearing course.

 

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Description

This course covers the definition of sourcing and the outsourcing decision process, including its advantages and disadvantages. It also defines small businesses and discusses the rationale for purchasing from them, including a South African example, as well as the disadvantages of procurement from small businesses. Lastly, the course outlines the procurement of a service.

Accreditation

This is a SACOB Short Learning Programme or Short Course.

Overview

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Key terms
1.3 What is sourcing?
1.4 Strategic sourcing activities and practices
1.5 Sourcing decisions: The make-or-buy decision
1.6 Procurement from small businesses
1.7 Services procurement
1.8 Summary

Qualification

Certificate of Completion of SACOB Micro Course

Requirements

This course is suited for anyone who is wanting to gain knowledge and understanding within the field. There are no specific entrance requirements.

Duration

4 weeks

Packages

Online Standard:

- Coursebook Access
- Concept Videos
- Section Quizzes
- Practical Examples
- Unit Summaries

Assessment

Final Online Quiz

What's next

You are now eligible to further your studies and sharpen your skills with more short courses or take it a level up and go for a professional body certification to build onto these vital skills.

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