ABOUT:
The prestigious CCCM®credential, awarded by NCMA®in the USA, represents the epitome of education, training, and experience in contract management aligned with industry standards. Holders of the CCCM®designation exhibit an exceptional depth of knowledge in both domestic and international commercial transactions, as well as government contracts. This certification solidifies their unparalleled expertise in this specialized domain, affirming their distinction as leaders in the field, acknowledged and respected on a global scale.
CERTIFICATION BODY: National Contract Management Association – NCMA®, USA.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Principles, Methodologies, Types, and Regulatory Frameworks: Contracts rely on mutual agreement, legality, and consideration, with variations in types and governed by laws like the UCC.
- Strategic Acquisition Planning, Cost Analysis, and Solicitation Drafting: Planning involves analyzing needs, supplier assessment, and pricing scrutiny. Drafting requires clarity and compliance.
- Best Practices in Source Selection and Contract Awarding: Fair source selection involves criteria definition, and awarding requires proper execution within regulations.
- Post-Contract Award to Closeout Activities: Involves administration, monitoring, compliance, change management, and finalizing contracts.
- Dispute Resolution in Contract Termination: Resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
- Industry-Specific Contract Procedures: Each industry (R&D, IT, Services, Architecture, Engineering, Construction) has unique procedures for deliverables, quality, and compliance.
- Fundamental Business Competencies: Legal understanding, negotiation skills, risk management, financial literacy, communication, attention to detail, and adaptability are crucial in managing complex contracts effectively.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Examining Authority: NCMA®or National Contract Management Association, USA
- MCQs – 180
- Duration – 4 Hrs.
- Kryterion Exam Center
RE CERTIFICATION:
- 60 CPEs
- Every 5 yrs.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 29 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- CONTENT:29
- 1.0Business Economic and Global Business
- 1.1Accounting Principles and Standards
- 1.2Managing the relationships
- 1.3Information Technology
- 1.4Managing the Supply Chain
- 1.5Communication, Information and Knowledge Management
- 1.6Managing the workplace and the managing risk
- 1.7Managing Quality
- 1.8Leadership,Ethics, Governance and CSR
- 1.9Managing Procurement
- 1.10Managing Business Contract
- 1.11Managing Budget and Cost
- 1.12Uniform Commercial Code
- 1.13Business Contract Legal Elements
- 1.14FAR
- 1.15Acquisition Planning
- 1.16Procurement Planning
- 1.17Contract Management Plan
- 1.18The Role of a Contract Manager
- 1.19Methods of Publicizing Procurement Notice
- 1.20Product Description Requirements
- 1.21Delivery or Performance Schedule Requirements
- 1.22Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 1.23SOW, SOO and Specifications
- 1.24UCF
- 1.25Performance based Acquisition Planning
- 1.26SSP
- 1.27Market research
- 1.28FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience: Minimum 1 year
Target audiences
- Contract Administrator / Bids & Tender Specialists
- Contract Manager/ Professionals Procurement Manager
- Project Managers
- Quantity Surveyors / Cost Control Engineers / Cost Estimators
- Commercial Manager / Buyer / Purchaser
- All those who are directly or indirectly involved in projects