Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The CPCM exam is based on the competencies found in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK). The CFCM and CCCM exams are based on knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), respectively. All exams are designed to be legally defensible and psychometrically sound.

A Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification demonstrates that you have met NCMA’s highest standards for education, training, and experience, and have demonstrated your knowledge of the contract management competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge.

Certification is a mark of distinction. It sets the credentialed individual and his/her workplace apart from others in the same profession. A certified individual communicates that he or she has attained a certain level of expertise and is committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

COURSE OUTCOME

Successful completion of the CPCM Certification Course will enable you to:

Identify the fundamental principles needed in the contracting process
Learn the ability to outline all activities related to contract preparation.
Recognize various types of contracts and understand their impact
Develop expertise for evaluating bids effectively.
Learn skills to apply various contract administration techniques.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for the CPCM® certification, you must meet certain education, training, and work experience requirements. For the CPCM®, there are no waivers for these requirements.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree* (must be from a regionally accredited institution)
TRAINING: 120 CPE
WORK EXPERIENCE: 5 years (must conform with Contract Management Standard competencies)

For degrees outside the United States, evidence of equivalency must be provided by an independent third-party evaluator.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Contracts Managers
Contract Administrators
Procurement Manager
Project Manager
Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager

COURSE CONTENT

A.1 Competence
A.2 Character
A.3 Collaboration
A.4 Emotional Intelligence
A.5 Vision

KA.1 Oral and Written Communication Techniques
KA.2 Effective Listening Techniques
KA.3 Self-Awareness Techniques
KA.4 Team Leadership Techniques
KA.5 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Techniques
KA.6 Networking Techniques
KA.7 Decision-Making Techniques
KA.8 Critical-Thinking Techniques
KA.9 Conflict Management Techniques
KA.10 Succession Planning Techniques

B.1 Business Management
B.2 Change Management
B.3 Financial Management
B.4 Project Management
B.5 Risk Management
B.6 Supply Chain Management

KB.1 Management Tools and Techniques
KB.2 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
KB.3 Analysis of Financial Statements
KB.4 Principles of Budgeting
KB.5 Principles of Economics
KB.6 Principles of Marketing
KB.7 Life Cycle Management
KB.8 Change Management Strategies
KB.9 Principles of Financial Management
KB.10 Principles of Project Management
KB.11 Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
KB.12 Principles of Supply Chain Management

1.1 Skills and Roles
1.2 Contract Principles
1.3 Standards of Conduct
1.4 Regulatory Compliance
1.5 Situational Assessment
1.6 Team Dynamics
1.7 Communication and Documentation

K1.1 Defining Team Roles and Responsibilities
K1.2 Problem-Solving Techniques
K1.3 Strategic Planning and Execution
K1.4 Forms of Legal Relationships
K1.5 Organizational Regulations, Codes, Policies, and Procedures
K1.6 Professional Standards of Conduct and Codes of Ethics
K1.7 Classes of Agents
K1.8 Basis of Authority of Agents to Act
K1.9 Contract Law
K1.10 Contract Funding Laws, Policies, and Procedures
K1.11 Intellectual Property

Domain A: Develop Solicitation
- 2.1 Plan Solicitation
- 2.2 Request Offers
Domain B: Develop Proposal
- 2.3 Plan Sales
- 2.4 Prepare Offer

K2.1 Requirements Identification Techniques
K2.2 Elements of Planning
K2.3 Market Research Techniques and Tools
K2.4 Lifecycle Management
K2.5 Performance-Based Acquisition
K2.6 Unique Organizational Pre-Award Practices
K2.7 Electronic Contracting Tools
K2.8 Organizational and Personal Conflict of Interest Identification and Mitigation Strategies
K2.9 Types of Contracts
K2.10 Other Contracts, Agreements, and Arrangements
K2.11 Methods to Solicit Offers
K2.12 Contract Incentives
K2.13 Contract Financing Options
K2.14 Legal Entity Structures
K2.15 Elements of a Solicitation Package
K2.16 Elements of a Proposal Package
K2.17 Proposal Evaluation Factors
K2.18 Owner-Provided Property

Domain C: Form Contract
- 3.1 Cost or Price Analysis
- 3.2 Conduct Negotiations
- 3.3 Select Source
- 3.4 Manage Disagreements

K3.1 Contract Negotiation Strategies and Tactics
K3.2 Proposal Evaluation Techniques
K3.3 Unique Organizational Award Practices
K3.4 Pricing and Payments
K3.5 Price and Cost Analysis
K3.6 Contract Format Methods
K3.7 Documentation Techniques to Mitigate Risk

Domain D: Perform Contract
- 4.1 Administer Contract
- 4.2 Ensure Quality
- 4.3 Manage Subcontracts
- 4.4 Manage Changes
Domain E: Close Contract
- 4.5 Close Out Contract

K4.1 Types of Contract Changes
K4.2 Contract Change Management
K4.3 Elements of a Subcontract Package
K4.4 Subcontract Management Techniques
K4.5 Legal Dispute Resolution
K4.6 Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods
K4.7 Forms of Contract Termination
K4.8 Unique Organizational Post-Award Practices
K4.9 Inspection and Acceptance
K4.10 Quality Assurance Principles
K4.11 Quality Management Principles
K4.12 Types of Audits
K4.13 Contract Close-Out Procedures

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