Introduction
The Certified Contract Manager program provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of contract management principles, tools, and best practices. It equips professionals to manage contracts from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and achieving optimal organizational outcomes.
Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles, definitions, and key steps in the contracting process.
- Develop clear and effective scope of work documents while avoiding common pitfalls.
- Establish criteria to invite, receive, and evaluate tenders.
- Utilize administration tools and understand the roles of contract managers and administrators.
- Apply lessons learned to minimize conflicts and prevent disputes.
Target Audience
- Contract managers and administrators
- Procurement and supply chain professionals
- Project managers involved in contracts
- Professionals responsible for contract implementation, monitoring, or dispute resolution
Program Outline
Day 1 – Principles, Definitions, and Problems
- Understanding contracts and definitions
- Key contracting principles and challenges
Day 2 – Contracting Stages
- Preparation, Tendering, and Contract Award
- Roles and responsibilities in contract administration
Day 3 – Scope of Work & Tender Evaluation
- Developing main and sub-contracts
- Evaluation criteria and pre-qualification methods
- Pricing methods and e-auction applications
Day 4 – Contract Administration
- Partnering and stakeholder management
- Contract interpretation, claims, and change orders
- Handling legitimate and non-legitimate claims
Day 5 – Dispute Resolution & Lessons Learned
- Negotiation techniques and dispute resolution strategies
- Lessons learned: processes, responsibilities, and best practices
- Implementing improvements to prevent future disputes
About Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.
