A free training course has been developed on public procurement of innovation. The training is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that would like to participate in this type of public procurement tender. It can also serve as a support tool for public authorities and adults who want to deepen their knowledge on this topic.
The course offers approximately 30 hours of training across five different modules:
- Introduction to public procurement for SMEs – providing a general overview of this instrument, its advantages, and key financial aspects.
- Public tenders – helping participants develop the necessary skills to understand and respond to public tenders, read tender documents, and prepare their proposals.
- Public procurement of innovative solutions (PPI) and pre-commercial procurement (PCP) – presenting different ways in which innovation can be acquired through public procurement.
- Tender monitoring and support – explaining how to search for tenders and where to find external assistance.
- Project and innovation management – introducing the basics of successfully managing and monitoring a PPI project.
Learners can plan their learning journey at a convenient time, as the course is available online through an e-learning platform completely free of charge. The course includes interactive learning materials in English, such as videos with Lithuanian subtitles, presentations, quizzes, a set of handbooks with all the necessary information for each module, and additional reading materials on various relevant topics.
Access to the course is available after registering on the online platform: haeppi.learning-platform.eu
The course was developed under the HAePPI project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme: haeppi-project.eu/
