Training for Purchasing Agents (PA) & Agency Authorized Purchasers (AAP)
In order to facilitate efficient and cost-effective purchasing in compliance with State of Iowa Code, Iowa Administrative Code (IAC), and DAS Policies and Procedures, DAS Central Procurement has developed a professional development plan for all State of Iowa employees designated to make purchases on behalf of the State.
Procurement authority is limited to State of Iowa employees who have completed appropriate training for their assigned purchasing level. Per Administrative Rule 11 IAC 117.15(2), purchasing authority is granted to the employee who completes the required training, not the employing agency.
In addition to web-based modules, classroom courses are offered in partnership with Performance and Development Solutions (PDS).
State employees within Workday will access the LMS through Okta.
State employees not within Workday and external users will utilize LMS.
Required Training
Required classes for Purchasing Agents (PAs) & Agency Authorized Purchasers (AAPs) are based upon thresholds for purchasing authority classified as
- Level A
- Level 1 (Basic)
- Level 2 (Advanced), or
- Level 3 (DAS PAs only)
Optional Training: IMPACS eProcurement
There are three two-hour virtual classes offered for the IMPACS eProcurement system.
- IMPACS Orientation, Dashboards & Purchasing
- IMPACS Solicitations
- IMPACS - Contracts
Iowa Advantage training is available on the Iowa Advantage Portal available through OKTA. For procurement specific training, please review the Getting Started - Shopper video and the Quick References Guides for POs, Shopper, DOs, and PRCs.
Additional training opportunities are available from the following professional procurement associations:
- National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP)
- Iowa Public Procurement Association (IPPA) - See Upcoming Events for educational opportunities hosted by the State NIGP chapter.
- National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) - Check out online Procurement U training opportunities.