Course presentation

Course Level: 

Basic level course.  Approx: 30 minutes.


Course Description:

Competence Management is one of the key strategic areas within a Procurement function while assuring access to relevant competencies and, when properly performed, increase attractiveness as an employer

Converting Procurement strategy to competence requirements, competence assessment, competence gap model and creating ecosystems for learning


Learning Objectives:

  • Converting Procurement strategy to competence requirements.

  • Conduct competence assessment and idenfity competence gap model.

  • Creating ecosystems for learning


Who Should Enroll:

  • Procurement professionals building the basic knowledge of a procurement team's processes.

  • Procurement Managers and Directors seeking to advance their teams.

  • HR Professionals in charge of talent management within procurement.

  • Procurement Analysts and Specialists aiming for a strategic edge.

  • Leaders in organizations looking to harness procurement as a strategic function.


Why This Course:

Our online course is designed to be accessible and flexible, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Enroll today and discover how procurement competence management build the foundation for future learning!

Curriculum

    1. Introducing Learning Objectives.

    1. Download the slides shown in the course.

    2. Organization, roles and skills

    1. Why competence assessment...

    1. Competence gap model - example.

    2. Competence Gap model -discussion

    1. Competence development

    2. Blogposts to read

    1. Successful learning organization and Microlearning

About this course

  • Free
  • 13 lessons
  • Basic level - Procurement Management
  • 30 min
  • Quiz and Certificate

Instructor

Senior instructor. Fredrik Axelsson

Fredrik is an experienced procurement leader from Gothenburg with a Master’s in Economics and an Executive MBA. His career includes key roles at LM Ericsson, Solectron, Axelson Purchasing Resources, Saab, and Alstom/GE, giving him deep expertise across sourcing, procurement, and business development. In 2017, he founded Sourcing Partner, a consultancy that converted into Learn How to Source. His background ranges from operative buying to sourcing director roles in both line organizations and complex projects, covering industries from manufacturing to banking. Fredrik brings a track record of continuous learning and broad, hands-on experience—knowledge he now shares with the next generation of procurement professionals.

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About Learn How to Source

Learn How to Source is an online platform based in Sweden, offering a range of procurement courses accessible globally. It serves as a community where procurement experts share their knowledge through online courses, designed for various experience levels from introductory to expert. Courses are concise, about 30 minutes each, and cover different aspects of procurement, tailored for different buyer roles. The courses focus on practical knowledge, presented by seasoned professionals, and include quizzes and certificates. They can be accessed from any device, emphasizing microlearning for flexibility and efficiency.