Technical Drawing for Procurement

Learn to read and interpret technical drawings to support more informed and effective purchasing decisions.

Disegno tecnico per gli acquisti e valutazione delle specifiche di fornitura

23/10/2026

START DATE

8 hours

COURSE DURATION

9 – 6

HOURS

16/10/2026

REGISTRATION BY

Hybrid

IN THE CLASSROOM AT VIA JAN PALACH, 55, MODENA | REMOTELY ON MICROSOFT TEAMS

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Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

The course can be funded through Funds: please let us know during registration or contact us.

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Applicable when two or more participants from the same company attend the same course.

Courses are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.

Each course adopts the Learning by Doing method, which prioritizes learning through practice.

Who is it for?

Essential technical skills for procurement professionals

Supply Chain Managers
Purchasing Directors
Buyers
Cost Analysts
Procurement Managers

Prerequisites

There are no necessary prerequisites.

What you will learn

Practical skills to interpret the technical language of production

You will be able to read and interpret technical drawings
You will understand the main information contained in the title block
You will recognize dimensions, tolerances, and technical indications
You will be able to link component characteristics to main production processes
You will communicate more effectively with technical offices, quality departments, and suppliers
You will support cost analysis and procurement activities with greater technical awareness

Program

Reading and interpreting technical drawings for procurement

Module 1 Introduction to technical drawing

Analysis of the importance of technical drawing in procurement, quality control, and supplier management processes.

Module 2 Technical drawing structure

In-depth look at drawing structure, the title block, and the main technical information contained within it.

Module 3 Axes, views, and component representation

Interpretation of views, axes, and representation methods used in technical drawings.

Module 4 Dimensions and technical indications

Analysis of dimensional measurements and the main technical indications found in industrial drawings.

Module 5 Tolerances, roughness, and welding

Interpretation of technical information regarding tolerances, surface roughness, and welding.

Module 6 From drawing to production process

Analysis of the main production processes and the relationships between component characteristics and production methods.

Module 7 Tools for production cycle analysis

In-depth study of the information tools used to understand a component’s production cycle and support purchasing choices.

Module 8 Exercises and operational simulations

Practical application of the concepts learned through exercises and simulations based on real cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Is the course suitable even for those without a technical background?

Yes, the course is specifically designed for personnel from non-technical backgrounds, such as buyers and procurement staff.

Is it necessary to know how to read a technical drawing before the course?

No, the program provides the necessary foundations to correctly read and interpret technical drawings.

Are production processes also covered?

Yes, the course introduces the main production processes linked to the characteristics of the components represented in technical drawings.

Are practical exercises included?

Yes, the course includes exercises and simulations to practically apply the concepts learned.

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Do you want to improve your ability to interpret technical drawings?

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Hybrid

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Registration by: 7 days before the course

The course will be confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants

Technical Drawing for Procurement

23/10/2026

8 hours

9 – 6

16/10/2026

Hybrid

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Essential technical skills for procurement professionals

Prerequisites

Practical skills to interpret the technical language of production

Reading and interpreting technical drawings for procurement

FAQ

Do you want to improve your ability to interpret technical drawings?

Deepen the technical and economic analysis of components

Breakdown Analysis

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