How to Buy Software - IT Procurement (Udemy.com)
Software Sourcing and Contract Negotiation
Created by: Andy Wright
Last updated February 2021
What you will learn
- How to Buy Software
- Fundamentals of Software Licenses
- Usage Rights
- Commercial Considerations
- Software License Audits
- Software Contract Clauses
How it compares
Against the other 1,210 rated Udemy courses in Business on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 27% of them
- Reviews1,102#428 of 1,211 by number of reviews
- Length0.8 hoursshorter than 93% of them
- Last updatedFebruary 2021earlier than 86% of them
Course 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.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
1,102 Reviews
Andy Wright
MEET ANDY ► Over 20 years of Procurement Experience, qualified to CIPS Level 5. Broad knowledge of IT – Hardware, Software, Networks and Services. Also Fleet, Facilities & HR. Currently leading all UK Data Centre procurement for National Grid.
VALUE ► Tenacious approach delivering consistent cost savings. >£5m cost savings and >£15m avoidance across a variety of industries, complex projects and challenging conditions – whilst maintaining a focus on total cost of ownership.
EXPERTISE ► Strategic Sourcing, SRM & Risk Management – Category plans designed to deliver best practice sourcing, incorporating governance controls to effectively manage risk throughout procurement lifecycle. Innovative commercial approach, creative perspective to achieving negotiation outcomes aligning with business objectives and financial cost drivers
RELATIONSHIPS ► Established trust of Executives through continuous successful delivery and designed best practice training programme to develop business skills
YPT ► Your Procurement Tools co-founded in 2019, a new service designed to provide procurement professionals with market leading tools and advisory support throughout the lifecycle
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Reviews
By Agnieszka Mazgaj on 8/19/2026
This was an excellent course, enriched with numerous practical examples as well as incredibly useful materials and templates that made complex topics regarding IT procurement and software licensing easy to understand and apply in practice. I highly recommend this course to anyone who needs basic knowledge of IT Procurement.
By Marek Benkenstein on 8/3/2026
Viele Basics werden erklärt und man erhält ein Grundverständnis zum Softwareeinkauf. In dem Template wird auf die interne Vorbereitung eines Einkaufsprojekts eingegangen und ein Template zum Anfragen. Es wäre noch eine weitere Schulung notwendig zu Klauseln zu Datenschutz & IT-Security und anderen wichtigen Klauseln. Zudem wird nicht darauf eingegangen wie es nach der Angebotsanfrage weitergeht, z.B. Angebotsvergleiche, Vertragsverhandlungen usw.
By Abraham Lee on 9/3/2025
This course provides a comprehensive overview of software licensing and procurement practices, with each section designed to be completed in a single sitting.
By Mark Dickey on 6/12/2025
Well presented and efficient use of time. Excellent coverage of so many topics with thorough explanations throughout. My only suggestion would be that the pace could be improved, because for me personally, it felt more comfortable and still not rushed at 1.25x speed rather than "normal" which seemed too slow. Well done, Andy!
By Mike Henry on 5/9/2024
Good introduction to the basics of Software Licensing. If you've never worked through an arrangement - this gives you some of the basic terms and parameters to consider.
By Bongiwe Thaele on 3/11/2024
This course is very important to me because I regularly purchase and renew licence's so it is very beneficial for me to understand the different types of software and how important is is to read the terms and conditions.
By Pankaj Naik on 12/5/2023
It was not much informative .... felt like just read the presentation.... if possible cud include examples in it to understand the subject better..... This topic cud have been more interesting...
By Hannah Gump on 4/5/2023
This is a good overview of the different types of software licensing agreements. It's detailed enough to give a broad understanding of how to purchase different types of software licenses and what to look for when reviewing a software agreement.
By Christian Eid on 9/14/2022
Very interesting introduction for beginners (in Procurement Software or Software Asset Manager). The duration of these videos is adapted to my time constraints. Perhaps a richer animation (including key words/message and not long phrases) would be more efficient.
By Deepika Puri on 5/30/2021
Overall the course was quite simple and Andy provided the information which can be easily understood by layman too. I liked the overall content and definitely helped in enhancing my understanding about the software but would like to suggest if more examples differentiating the types of licenses would have been an added advantage.
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Overall Score : 88 / 100







