Program Overview

The CITE Technology Procurement Academy offers an in-depth look at procurement best practices and resources in a K-12 IT environment. By the end of the academy, students will have gained practical skills (ex. creating a bidding matrix, procurement calendar, and board proposal) and will have a strong understanding of important procurement policies, regulations, and recent changes to the landscape. This course will take place through asynchronous online content, five (5) Zoom discussion sessions, and real-world assignments. This course is designed for professionals with at least some working knowledge of the procurement environment.  

This academy might be for you if: 

• You already work in technology procurement and want access to the latest best practices and regulations.
• Procurement is a part of your technology leadership role and you want to deepen your knowledge.
• You are transitioning into technology procurement but already have some working knowledge of procurement basics (i.e. legal guidelines, ed code requirements, state vs. local policies).
• Spots are limited, so make sure to register ASAP!

If you have questions about the Technology Procurement Academy, please reach out to education@cite.org.

CITE's Technology Procurement Academy consists of 5 modules that cover the following topics: 

• Module 1: Technology Procurement Fundamentals 
• Module 2:  Exceptions to Bid Requirements
• Module 3: Public Works & CUPCCAA
• Module 4: Governance & State Funding Sources
• Module 5: Federal Funding Sources & ERATE Compliance 

Timing

The Technology Procurement Academy typically runs once a year, often in the spring.  

Cost

Cost for CITE's Technology Procurement Academy is listed below. If you have any questions regarding your CITE member status, please reach out to membership@cite.org.

• CITE Members: $800
• Non-Members: $1,200

Interested?

Check back in Fall 2026 to find out when the course will run in 2027!