Virtual Acquisition Management Advanced Training Course The Acquisition advanced course of instruction is based on the information and practices contained in the IAITAM Best Practice Library (IBPL) Acquisition volume 10 which professes the Acquisition Manager to be the “Gatekeeper” for the application of all IT Asset Management strategies.  Simply put, all IT assets should be ordered through the processes controlled by the Acquisitions Department. Virtual Acquisition Management Advanced Training Course Price: $995.00   Order today: Virtual Acquisition Management Advanced Training Course Complete Schedule of Knowledge Events A well defined Acquisition Process follows an established policy for purchasing IT assets in a disciplined and predictive manner that is in line with an organization’s business objectives, in the most cost-effective and productive manner possible. In this Advanced Course we will examine the fact that a mature IT asset acquisition process empowers the IT Asset Manager to function in an effective manner, while obtaining the best value in every IT asset purchase.  We will also show specific criteria concerning requirement and selection guidelines, formal product reviews, approval process, negotiations and contract development processes. *Dates and specific content are subject to change, reflecting the dynamic evolution of industry activities. IAITAM is not responsible for costs associated with cancellations. All IAITAM courses and content are proprietary and confidential. Order Today This Virtual IBPL Advanced Training course consists of the following: IAITAM Best Practice Library Volume 10, Acquisition Workbook containing Advanced Training Slide Presentation and Roles and Responsibilities Buy-in Exercise CD containing Acquisition Templates, Workflows, Diagrams and Whitepapers CD containing instructor-led presentation of training materials IAITAM instructor support for attendee questions The two publications and CDs contain essential information covered in the class and will provide the attendee with specific Acquisition information that can be further utilized in the attendee’s organizational environment. Agenda:  (There is no testing or certification for this course) Introduction to IAITAM, the instructor and facility, IT Asset Management Code of Ethics, Acquisition Management Components, Key Personnel Roles, Dependencies and Relationships. Discussion and sample projects including: Contract Review, Negotiation Practices, Acquisition Forms, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), Acquisition Process, Request Process, Approval Process, Redeployment Process, Asset Selection Process, Identify Suppliers, Justification Process,  Key Vendors, Lease Process. Technology that will enhance the Acquisition Process Area, and Executive buy-in.