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smartbuy® Training works closely with buyers and supplier to ensure end users know how to access and make the most of their new electronic purchasing system or connection, delivering information and training on how smartbuy® is effective in saving time and costs on a day to day basis.

smartbuy® Training is integral to the successful rollout and implementation of smartbuy® solutions to buyers and suppliers.

Training Courses

The smartbuy® Training Team have been thorough and rigorous in their planning of training courses, having taken into account all the complexities of training buyers. smartbuy® Training have developed learning programs using instructor led (face-to-face), e-learning and remote site learning (online), which are cost efficient and provide quality outcomes.

Standard and Customised Face-to-Face Buyer Courses

Training is tailored to cover the needs and requirements for buying organisations based on their size and complexity. There are standard courses available, which can be attended by most organisations, or more complex customised courses can be developed based on the specific needs of an organisation.

Administrator Training

Training for organisations administrators consists of a full day, interactive face-to-face course, covering set up of departments, users, workflows and General Ledger Codes.

Buyer Training

Training for organisations buyers consists of a half day, interactive face-to-face course covering search and browse, raising a requisition and approval processes.

Current Training Dates for Buyers

July 2008

e-Learning Training Buyer Courses

e-Learning online courses are also available for organisation administrators and buyers who cannot attend face-to-face training. A self-paced online learning tool, the e-Learning workbooks and access to the Training Environment provide an excellent educational technique for smartbuy®. There are two Training Environments available to assist with your learning.

Training Environment 1

Training Environment 2

Training Environment 3

e-Learning Administrator Training

Training for organisations administrators consists of a self-paced online course covering set up of users.

e-Learning Buyer Training

Training for organisations buyers consists of a self-paced online course covering search and browse, raising a requisition, approval processes.

Search and Browse Workbook

Search and Browse Simulation

eRFQ Buyer Training

The Electronic Request for Quote (eRFQ) option is now available when you log into smartbuy® TRADE. eRFQ delivers an easy to use tool for the efficient sourcing and purchasing of products and services of varying quantities or simply means of getting a quote for service.

Please click here for self-paced online training on - How to Raise an eRFQ.

Please click here for self-paced online training on - How to upload files to eRFQs.

Please click here for self-paced online training on - How to Evaluate and Accept eRFQ Offer.

Please click here for self-paced online training on - How to Create a Question Template in eRFQ.

Training Environment eLearning Workbooks and Simulations

User Administration Simulation

Training Environment 1 eLearning Workbooks

eLearning User Administration Workbook TE1

eLearning Purchasing Workbook TE1

eLearning User Advanced Administration Workbook TE1

Training Environment 2 eLearning Workbooks

Learning User Administration Workbook TE2

eLearning Purchasing Workbook TE2

eLearning User Advanced Administration Workbook TE2

smartbuy® Training Evaluation Form

Training Assistance Documents

Below are handy hints documents that will assist you after you have completed your training course.

Adding Contract Filters

Training Simulations

NSW eTendering Simulation

For further information contact:

eBusiness Solutions Support Centre: 1800 003 985
Email: eBS_SupportDesk@commerce.nsw.gov.au
Online form: Feedback / Enquiry form

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