Supplier Training

We offer various types of training to help you understand and navigate the state’s purchasing process. Supplier orientations, webinars, informational sessions, and training documents are available to those who desire to learn about doing business with the state.

Supplier Orientation

Ready to get started? Our supplier orientation sessions show you how to take the first steps in doing business with the state. You will learn how to register your business and become eligible to receive bid notices. Sessions are free and delivered online for easy access.

Supplier Webinars

These sessions show you how to search for open and awarded solicitations, how to download and attach required documents, how to respond to bids, and how to participate in the state's procurement process.

Georgia Business Certification Informational Session

Implemented on January 1, 2024, the Georgia Business Certification Program is a streamlined process for minority-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses. Participants will receive information on the application process, the approved certifying organizations partnering with the State, as well as the benefits of getting certified with the State.

To register for live supplier orientation and webinars and find out when the sessions will be held, visit the DOAS events page. To watch pre-recorded training on demand, see the list below. 

Pre-Recorded, On-Demand Training Webinars

These pre-recorded, live sessions are available for you to watch on-demand. They include panel discussions with subject matter experts on topics that will help you learn about the Team Georgia Marketplace™ (TGM) procurement processes, as well as opportunities and programs that can help you succeed.

Georgia DOAS Procurement Connect Informational Sessions

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Minority Business Enterprise Certifications

Created: Authored on 7/19/2023
This video outlines the process for businesses to become certified under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and…

Georgia DOAS Procurement Connect Surplus Property for Georgia Businesses

Created: Authored on 7/19/2023
These sessions are virtual panel discussions with subject matter experts providing information on topics relevant to…

Local Government use of the Georgia Procurement Registry

Created: Authored on 7/19/2023
This video provides an overview of how local government entities use the Georgia Procurement Registry to post bids and…

E-Verify Compliance

Created: Authored on 7/19/2023
This video provides and overview of the E-Verify compliance guidelines that suppliers should adhere to. 

Getting Paid from the State of Georgia

Created: Authored on 7/19/2023
This video provides an overview of the process in which vendors get paid from the state of Georgia. 

Contract Fraud

Created: Authored on 7/19/2023
This video provides an overview of contract fraud and the consequences of committing contract fraud. 

Jaggaer Sourcing Director

Created: Authored on 7/20/2023
Georgia DOAS Procurement Connect Informational Session - Jaggaer Sourcing Director - March 24, 2022.

SPD Supplier Debriefing Training Webinar - November 2020

Created: Authored on 7/19/2023
This training webinar provides essential information about the supplier debriefing process for state purchasing…

Training Documents