Public Procurement Professional Development Programme

Programme Objectives

The aim of the continuing professional development programmes is to enhance and update participants’ knowledge and skills in public procurement, in accordance with the Regulations on Training in Public Procurement (Official Gazette No. 154/2023).

These programmes are designed for professionals who have already acquired fundamental knowledge of public procurement and procurement procedures through the public procurement certification process.

By attending specialised professional development programmes, participants can further develop their expertise in specific areas of public procurement relevant to their professional interests and responsibilities.

The programmes enable participants to gain more advanced, specialised knowledge of particular aspects of public procurement procedures, including issues relevant to specific categories of contracting authorities.

Further information is available on the competent ministry’s Public Procurement Portal.

Programme Delivery

To renew a public procurement certificate, certificate holders must complete a total of 32 teaching hours of approved continuing professional development programmes during the certificate’s three-year validity period.

It is important to emphasise that only professional development programmes approved in accordance with the Regulations on Training in Public Procurement and included in the official List of Approved Professional Development Programmes are recognised for certificate renewal.

Participation in other forms of training, such as commercial seminars that have not been officially approved, does not count towards the requirements for certificate renewal.

The Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka, delivers continuing professional development programmes in accordance with the Regulations on Training in Public Procurement (Official Gazette No. 154/2023), under the authorisation and approval of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Croatia.

The Faculty has extensive experience as an authorised provider of public procurement training and continuing professional development programmes.

Lecturers and Professional Expertise

The programmes are delivered by qualified public procurement professionals and authorised trainers.

All lecturers are certified public procurement trainers with extensive practical experience gained through the preparation and implementation of numerous public procurement procedures across various categories.

Programme Duration

Continuing professional development programmes are delivered through lectures and workshops in the following formats:

  • Half-day programme: 4 teaching hours
  • One-day programme: 8 teaching hours
  • Two-day programme: 16 teaching hours

Venue

Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
Ivana Filipovića 4
Annex Lecture Hall
51000 Rijeka, Croatia

Admission Requirements

Target Groups

The programme is designed for professionals working in public procurement who are required to regularly update and enhance their knowledge and competencies through continuing professional development programmes, in accordance with the Regulations on Training in Public Procurement (Official Gazette No. 154/2023).

To renew their public procurement certification, certified professionals must complete a total of 32 teaching hours of approved continuing professional development programmes within the certificate’s three-year validity period.

Programme Registration

To register for the programme, please complete the online application form:

Public Procurement Continuing Professional Development Programme – 4 December 2026

Programme Fee

EUR 150.00

Payment Information

Bank Transfer Details:

Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
Ivana Filipovića 4
51000 Rijeka, Croatia

Croatian Personal Identification Number (OIB): 26093119930

IBAN: HR8623600001101586015

Payment Reference: Your OIB – 292279

Payment Description: Full Name – Public Procurement

Payment may also be made on the basis of a pro forma invoice or an official quotation issued by the Faculty.

What Is Included in the Programme Fee?

The programme fee includes:

  • Delivery of the training programme, including lectures and educational sessions.
  • All accompanying learning materials in printed and electronic formats.
  • Materials required for practical exercises.
  • Individual professional guidance and consultation throughout the programme.
Curriculum

Continuing Professional Development in Public Procurement – 4 December 2026 – 8 CPD Points

On 4 December 2026, the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka, will host a Continuing Professional Development Programme in Public Procurement, enabling participants to earn 8 training hours (8 CPD points) towards the renewal of their public procurement certification.

Workshop Topic

Market Analysis and Procurement Planning for 2027; Application of the Regulations on Procurement Plans and Contract Registers; Internal Rules on Low-Value Procurement; Management of Low-Value Procurement from Planning to Completion; and Low-Value Procurement through the Croatian Electronic Public Procurement System (EOJN RH).

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and monitor changes in relevant national and EU legal frameworks and apply them in accordance with Croatian legislation and best practices.
  • Understand the public procurement planning system to ensure more effective control over the use of financial resources; identify deficiencies in contracting authorities’ procurement plans; assess the quality of procurement documentation, particularly provisions relating to the subject matter of procurement and technical specifications; identify specific shortcomings in procurement documentation; and apply the latest amendments to the Croatian Public Procurement Act 2016.
  • Plan procurement activities, define the subject matter of procurement, divide procurement into lots where appropriate, and determine the corresponding estimated procurement values.

Lecturers

Marijana Kovačević, Master of Economics
Head of the Public Procurement Subdivision, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

Branka Filipović, University Graduate in Economics
Public Procurement and EU Funds Adviser, Municipality of Baška

Duration

8 training hours (8 CPD points)

The programme has been approved by the Public Procurement Policy Directorate of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Croatia, in accordance with the Regulations on Training in Public Procurement (Official Gazette Nos. 154/2023, 94/2025 and 86/2026). Participants will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the completion of 8 training hours (8 CPD points).

Workshop Schedule

The detailed workshop schedule is available below.

Workshop Schedule – 4 December 2026

Contact

Program Coordinator:
Prof. Davor Vašiček, PhD
Email: davor.vasicek@efri.uniri.hr

Administrative and Technical Enquiries:
Ines Stermečki Beletić
Email: ines.stermecki.beletic@efri.uniri.hr
Phone: +385 91 612 6750

Archive of Completed Professional Development Programmes

The Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka, has successfully organised and delivered the following Continuing Professional Development Programmes in Public Procurement:

Ažurirano 03.11.2026.

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