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Certified Contract Manager Training Courses in Dubai, Prague
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Why Attend

The overall aim of this course is 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 the life cycle of a contract, methodologies used to manage each one 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 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 outlining 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 on this course will be awarded Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC). Meirc is assigned as a Registered Educational Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). This program is worth 30 PDUs.

Target Competencies

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

Associations

Project Management Institute (PMI)® : Meirc is designated as a Registered Educational Provider (R.E.P.) with the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. As a result, Meirc is authorized to issue Category Three Professional Development Units (PDU) that can be used for the authorization to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam and for maintaining the PMP credentials.

PMI and PMP are registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) : Meirc is an Approved Training Provider (ATP) in the region for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Established in 1919, CILT is the world’s leading supply chain, logistics and transport professional body with over 33,000 members across the globe. CILT seeks to add value to individual and corporate members by enhancing their knowledge, careers, and businesses by setting, supporting and delivering professional standards and education in the fields of logistics, transport and supply chain. By attending Meirc’s CILT accredited courses, participants can earn CPD units as well as attain modular unit award courses that can be combined for international certification

Location & Date

17 - 21 Dec, 2017
Dubai
English
Raffles Dubai
25 Feb - 1 Mar, 2018
Dubai
English
1 - 5 Jul, 2018
Dubai
English
26 - 30 Aug, 2018
Prague
English
16 - 20 Dec, 2018
Dubai
English
Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer.

Fees: US$

Per participant
US$ 4,900
Fees + VAT as applicable for 2018
(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)
Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy
Successful candidates on this course will be awarded Meirc's Professional Certificate (MPC).

Meirc is assigned as a Registered Educational Provider (R.E.P.) with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). 
This course is worth 30 PDUs.

Course Outline

  • Principles of contracts
    • Defining a contract
    • Elements of a contract
    • Express and implied contracts
    • Problems in preparing and managing contracts
  • Contract preparation
    • Stages of contract preparation and management
    • Evaluation of internal and external resources
    • Contracting methods
    • Developing the scope of work
    • Problems with a badly written scope of work
    • Decision analysis worksheet
    • Evaluation criteria
    • Terms and conditions
  • Contract types and strategies
    • One or several contracts
    • Fixed price contracts
    • Cost reimbursable contracts
    • Time and material contracts
    • Payment terms
  • The tendering stage
    • Objectives of tendering
    • Alternative to tendering
    • Tendering procedures
    • Evaluation of bidders
    • Pre-qualification criteria
    • Invitation to tender
    • Receipt and opening of bids
    • Tender evaluation
    • Contract award
    • Different pricing methods
      • Whole life cost
      • Value for money
      • Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
    • Online reverse auction
  • Contract administration
    • Purpose of contract administration
    • Aspects to manage
    • Documents needed to administer a contract
    • Contract administration tools
    • Role of contract administrators
    • Lessons learned
  • Claims and variation orders
    • Breach of contract
    • Money damages
    • Equitable remedies
    • Changes and modifications
    • Alternative dispute resolutions (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)