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 | 26/10/2026 | 30/10/2026 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 14/03/2027 | 18/03/2027 | Riyadh | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 14/06/2027 | 18/06/2027 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 19/07/2027 | 23/07/2027 | Dubai | $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 the 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 audience
- Contract preparation
- Contract administration
- Preparing and evaluating bids
- Planning the contracting process
- Resolving contractual disputes
- Managing contractors
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 Economically 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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