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Workshop Description

A project manager must be equipped with a solid understanding of the contract management process to ensure that the most value is obtained on contracts negotiated for the project. This includes contracts from both perspectives, as a buyer for the project or on contracts negotiated with your clients. The contract management process involves establishing the requirements for the contract, evaluating which kind of contracting method to use, creating contract solicitation documents, soliciting proposals, establishing evaluation criteria, evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and performing contract administration.

Participants receive in-depth instruction on contract management  principles, methodologies, and procedures, along with effective strategies to monitor and control the contracts. They learn the process of using the most effective contracting method for their projects and managing the contracts to ensure contractors,  subcontractors, and other suppliers perform as required with minimal change orders and limited liability to the project manager.

The complete contract management process, based on the Project Management Institute (PMI),  is presented with the theory and practical examples of each of these techniques. Workshop exercises are also provided to enhance learning and provide immediate experience to enhance your project management capabilities.

What You Learn

  • The Project Contract Management Framework based on PMI standards
  • Different methods of contracting for goods and consultant firms
  • Use the right contracting method for your projects
  • Create effective contract documents that limit your liabilities
  • Obtain agreement on the plans and specifications
  • Evaluate proposals based on the most value
  • Negotiate with suppliers
  • Effectively manage change orders to the contract
  • Properly manage the contract administration 
  • Master contract management techniques, methodologies, tools
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    Who Should Attend

    This workshop is appropriate for those who manage projects, manage teams, manage programs, or manage stakeholders. The content requires a basic understanding of the project management framework based on the PMI standards and guidelines. Typically most participants of this workshop are working towards a Project Management Certificate or require specific training in this project management area.

    The prerequisite for this course is our  Project Management Tools & Techniques Workshop (PM 101).

    The project management workshop material is non industry specific. The techniques you learn apply to any industry, incl:

    • High Tech
    • Communications
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Service Sector
    • Consumer Goods
    • Consulting
    • Marketing
    • Sales
    • Financial
    • Engineering
    • ...and others

    Workshop Topics

    • Review of the Project Management Framework
    • Contract Management  and The Project Stages
    • The Contracting Process
    • Roles and responsibilities
    • Methods of Contracting
    • Contract Planning
    • Contract Documentation
    • Proposals
    • Solicitation of Proposals
    • Evaluation Criteria
    • Evaluation Procedures
    • Negotiation with Suppliers
    • Contract Award
    • Contract Administration
    • Controlling the Contract
    • Closing Out the Contract

                           This workshop addresses several of the PMI                         Project Management Subject Areas.

    PMBOK Knowledge Areas
    • Project Integration Management
    • Project Planning
    • Project Scope Management
    • Project Risk Management
    • Project Communications  Management

    Earn Project Management Credits

    NPM is a recognized PMI Educational Provider which permits participants to earn credits towards professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

    Obtaining Project Management Certification

    If you are working towards obtaining professional certification from PMI, this course provides credits towards project management experience which is required as a prerequisites to your application for registration.

    Maintaining Project Management Certification

    If you are already a project management professional (PMP), the Project Management Institute requires that you earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) every three years to maintain certification.

    This workshop provides the following credits towards maintaining your PMP certification.

    7.5 PDUs

    The Instructors

    Each of our instructors are seasoned Professional Project Managers with at least 20 years industry experience. These are actively working  professionals from prominent project management firms that are experts in their area of project management. They bring a wealth of hands on expertise in their subject area which participants say is an important value they receive from our workshops and which enhances their learning.

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