course | Certified Program Contract Administrator (CPCA)
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PMCM-465 | Certified Program Contract Administrator (CPCA)
Course Sector : Project & Contract Management
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 2025-06-01 | 2025-06-05 | Marakesh | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-11 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 2025-10-20 | 2025-10-24 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
Teaches professionals how to manage contracts effectively. It covers contract planning, negotiation, compliance, and risk management. Participants will learn how to handle contracts from start to finish while ensuring legal and regulatory requirements are met. The course also focuses on vendor management, procurement, and resolving contract issues. It is ideal for contract administrators, project managers, and procurement specialists. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills to manage contracts smoothly and improve business efficiency.
Course objective
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 outline alternative dispute resolution methods
Course Outline | Day 01
Principles Of Contracts
Defining A Contract
Elements Of A Contract
Expressed And Implied Contracts
Problems In Preparing And Managing Contracts
Contract Preparation
Stages Of Contract Preparation And Management
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
Fixed Price Contracts
Cost Reimbursable Contracts
Time And Material Contracts
Payment Terms
Course Outline | Day 02
The Tendering Stage
Objectives Of Tendering
Alternative To Tendering
Tendering Procedures
Tendering Objectives
Invite Potential Bidders
Tender Briefing
Receiving And Opening Of Bids
Recommendation Report
Evaluation Of Bidders
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Invitation To Tender
Receipt And Opening Of Bids
Bids Evaluation And Contract Award
Evaluation Process
Preliminary Examination Of Bids
Detailed Examination Of Bids
Commercial Evaluation
Value For Money
Whole Life Costing
Most Economic Advantageous Tender
Technical Evaluation
Scoring Protocol
Technical Bid Scoring
Method Of Awarding A Contract
Course Outline | Day 03
Contract Award
Contractor Evaluation
Questionnaire And Surveys
Contractor’s Ratings
Key Performance Indicators
Targets And Benchmarks
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Managing Subcontractors
Partnership With Contractors
Different Pricing Methods
Whole Life Cost
Value For Money
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Course Outline | Day 04
Contract Administration
Purpose Of Contract Administration
Aspects To Manage
Documents Needed To Administer A Contract
Contract Administration Tools
Role Of Contract Administrators
Lessons Learned
Course Outline | Day 05
Claims And Variation Orders
Breach Of Contract
Money Damages
Equitable Remedies
Changes And Modifications
Alternative Dispute Resolutions (Negotiation, Mediation)
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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