Certified Contract Manager |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to manage contracts from inception to closure. Participants in this interactive course will learn about the activities conducted in each phase of a contract's life cycle, methodologies used to manage each of these activities, and the best practices used in contract management. The course will cover critical areas such as contract preparation, contract award, and contract administration.

Course Methodology

This course relies on the use of individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all key contract management activities. The course also features the use of a number of case studies, presentations and role plays by participants followed by plenary discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre and post testing.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify principles, definitions, and major steps involved in the contracting process
Outline all contract preparation activities, including planning, developing the scope of work and identifying sourcing options
Recognize different types of contracts and the effect of each type on the risk allocation strategy
Develop criteria to invite, receive and evaluate bids
Apply contract administration tools and techniques to effectively manage the contract and avoid disputes during implementation
Resolve disputes collaboratively and amicably and outline alternative dispute resolution methods

Target Audience

All those involved in any aspect of preparing, implementing, managing or administering contracts and who are committed to prove their dedication to their professional growth. Successful candidates will receive their certificate of attendance. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Target Competencies

Contract preparation
Contract administration
Preparing and evaluating bids
Planning contracting process
Resolving contractual disputes
Managing contractors

Note

Smart has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Course Outline

Principles of Contracts
- Defining a contract
- Elements of a contract
- Important concepts used in contract management
- Contract stages
- Problems in preparing and managing contracts

Contract Preparation
- Setting up a contracting strategy
- Developing a Scope of Work (SoW)
- Terms and conditions
- Developing evaluation criteria
- Determining sourcing strategy
- Pre-qualification criteria
- Preparing requests for proposal

Contract Types and Strategies
- Fixed-price contracts
- Cost reimbursable contracts
- Time and material contracts
- Payment terms
Tendering and Bids Evaluation
- Objectives of tendering
- Tendering process
- Preliminary examination of bids
- Technical evaluation
- Commercial evaluation
- Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Contract Administration
- Purpose of contract administration
- Documents needed to administer a contract
- Role of contract administrators
- Contract administration tools
- Performance reporting

Claims and Variation Orders
- Breach of contract
- Money damages
- Equitable remedies
- Changes and modifications
- Alternative Dispute Resolutions (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

11 - 15 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

Certified Contract Manager

Overview

Why Attend

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

Note

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees

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