Udemy - How to Buy Software - IT Procurement

What you'll learn:
How to Buy Software
Fundamentals of Software Licenses
Usage Rights
Commercial Considerations
Software License Audits
Software Contract Clauses
Requirements
None
Description
Have you ever been involved in purchasing or sourcing Software licenses? Baffled by the terminology or how to negotiate with Suppliers?
We provide all of the basic information you need to flip those negotiations in your favour, provide in depth tips to obtain effective commercial and contractual terms and even how to deal with a software licence audit!
The course is designed to provide guidance on how to buy software effectively, most importantly highlighting the key issues with software compliance. Many Software providers are conducting compliance audits more regularly to seek additional revenue so it's imperative you understand your entitlement and implications of not having effective controls.
The course contents include:
- Fundamentals
- Structure of a Software Licence
- Usage Rights
- Right to Copy & Distribute
- Software Licence Models
- Commercial Considerations
- Software Licence Audits
- Specific clauses to look out for
As well as the presentation, there are 2 tools included in the course
1) A Software Request Form tool which will help you consider all of the important aspects, from internal planning through sourcing activity and contract management.
2) A Software Pricing Template to help you outline your requirements across the key components; Software Licence & Maintenance costs, Implementation Services and Professional Services Rate Cards
We also offer a Question and Answer Forum via our Linked in Page, so if you need any advice along the way we can help you with any of the topics.
Who this course is for
Anyone with involvement in buying software or negotiating software contracts
Homepage
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-buy-software-it-procurement/