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 London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.
