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Part 2: Developing a Scope of Work

Part 2 in the Procurement Guidance Course Series.

Course Description

This online training describes the key components in developing a Scope of Work (SOW), typical components included in a SOW, and some basic steps in writing a SOW.

  • Course Number: 307
  • Training Length: 30 minutes
  • Certificate: Yes
  • Target Audience: School business officials and food service staff
  • Mandatory: No
  • Cost: Free
  • Date Recorded: December 2022

Online Course

Begin the Part 2: Developing a Scope of Work course.

Referenced Resources

The following resources are referred to throughout this online course:

Crediting

  • Crediting: 0.5 hours
  • Key Area: Administration (3000)
    • Training Topic: Program Management (3200)
      • Learning Objective: Oversee Standard Operating Procedures (3220)

Contact Us

If you have technical difficulties, please contact the Nutrition Services Division Procurement Resources Unit by email at NSDProcurementReview@cde.ca.gov.

Questions:   Procurement Resources Unit | NSDProcurementReview@cde.ca.gov | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Friday, October 31, 2025
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