CPCM(Certified Professional Contract Manager)

CPCM COURSE DESCRIPTION

A Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification demonstrates that you have met NCMA’s highest standards for education, training, experience and have demonstrated your knowledge of the contract
management competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge.

WHO NEEDS THE COURSE?

Contracts Managers, Contract Administrators, Procurement Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager.

CPCM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

  • A degree from a regionally or Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) accredited institution at the bachelor’s level
  • Degree from outside UAE will be evaluated on a case by case basis
  • 5 years of experience in contract management or related field.
  • 120 hours of Continuous Professional Education

STEPS TO CPCM CERTIFICATION

  • Application & Fee Submission
  • Application Review
  • Schedule your exam and pay exam fee
  • Take Exam
  • Certification

APPLICABILITY OF CPE REQUIREMENTS

The CPE requirements stated under the NCMA program apply to certification candidates and all active certificate holders who work in the public or private sector .CPCM candidates are required to have 120 hours of CPE.

CMBOK® COMPETENCIES

  • 1.0 LEADERSHIP
  • 1.1 Competence
  • 1.2 Character
  • 1.3 Collaboration
  • 1.4 Vision

CPCM® KNOWLEDGE CONTENT AREAS

  • K1.0 LEADERSHIP KNOWLEDGE CONTENT AREA
  • K1.1 Oral and Written Communication Techniques
  • K1.2 Effective Listening Techniques
  • K1.3 Self-Awareness Techniques
  • K1.4 Team Leadership Techniques
  • K1.5 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Techniques
  • K1.6 Networking Techniques
  • K1.7 Decision Making Techniques
  • K1.8 Critical Thinking Techniques
  • K1.9 Conflict Management Techniques
  • K1.10 Succession Planning Techniques
  • 2.0 MANAGEMENT
  • 2.1 Business Management
  • 2.2 Financial Management
  • 2.3 Project Management
  • 2.4 Risk Management
  • 2.5 Supply Chain Management
  • K2.0 MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE CONTENT AREA
  • K2.1 Management Tools and Techniques
  • K2.2 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • K2.3 Analysis of Financial Statements
  • K2.4 Principles of Budgeting
  • K2.5 Principles of Economics
  • K2.6 Principles of Marketing
  • K2.7 Life Cycle Management
  • K2.8 Principles of Financial Management
  • K2.9 Principles of Project Management
  • K2.10 Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies
  • K2.11 Principles of Supply Chain Management
  • 3.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
  • 3.1 Skills and Roles
  • 3.2 Contract Principles
  • 3.3 Standards of Conduct
  • 3.4 Regulatory Compliance
  • 3.5 Situational Assessment
  • 3.6 Team Dynamics
  • 3.7 Communication and Documentation
  • K3.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES KNOWLEDGE CONTENT AREA
  • K3.1 Defining Team Roles and responsibilities
  • K3.2 Problem-Solving Techniques
  • K3.3 Strategic Planning and Execution
  • K3.4 Forms of Legal Relationships
  • K3.5 Organizational Regulations, Codes, Policies, & Procedures
  • K3.6 Professional Standards of Conduct and Codes of Ethics
  • K3.7 Classes of Agents
  • K3.8 Basis of Authority of Agents to Act
  • K3.9 Contract Law
  • K3.10 Contract Funding Laws, Policies, and Procedures
  • K3.11 Intellectual Property
  • 4.0 PRE-AWARD
  • Domain A: Develop Solicitation
  • 4.1 Plan Solicitation
  • 4.2 Request Offers
  • Domain B: Develop Proposal
  • 4.3 Plan Sales
  • 4.4 Prepare Offer
  • K4.0 PRE-AWARD KNOWLEDGE CONTENT AREA
  • K4.1 Requirements Identification Techniques
  • K4.2 Elements of Planning
  • K4.3 Market Research Techniques and Tools
  • K4.4 Life Cycle Management
  • K4.5 Performance-Based Acquisition
  • K4.6 Unique Organizational Pre-Award Practices
  • K4.7 Electronic Contracting Tools
  • K4.8 Organizational and Personal Conflict of Interest Identification and Mitigation Strategies
  • K4.9 Types of Contracts
  • K4.10 Other Contracts, Agreements, and Arrangements
  • K4.11 Methods to Solicit Offers
  • K4.12 Contract Incentives
  • K4.13 Contract Financing Options
  • K4.14 Legal Entity Structures
  • K4.15 Elements of a Solicitation Package
  • K4.16 Elements of a Proposal Package
  • K4.17 Proposal Evaluation Factors
  • K4.18 Owner-Provided Property
  • 5.0 AWARD
  • Domain C: Form Contract
  • 5.1 Cost or Price Analysis
  • 5.2 Plan Negotiations
  • 5.3 Select Source
  • 5.4 Manage Disagreements
  • K5.0 AWARD KNOWLEDGE CONTENT AREA
  • K5.1 Contract Negotiation Strategies and Tactics
  • K5.2 Proposal Evaluation Techniques
  • K5.3 Unique Organizational Award Practices
  • K5.4 Pricing and Payments
  • K5.5 Price and Cost Analysis
  • K5.6 Contract Format Methods
  • K5.7 Documentation Techniques to Mitigate Risk
  • 6.0 POST-AWARD
  • Domain D: Perform Contract
  • 6.1 Administer Contract
  • 6.2 Ensure Quality
  • 6.3 Manage Subcontracts
  • 6.4 Manage Changes
  • Domain E: Close Contract
  • 6.5 Close Out Contract
  • K6.0 POST-AWARD KNOWLEDGE CONTENT AREA
  • K6.1 Types of Contract Changes
  • K6.2 Contract Change Management
  • K6.3 Elements of a Subcontract Package
  • K6.4 Subcontract Management Techniques
  • K6.5 Legal Dispute Resolution
  • K6.6 Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods
  • K6.7 Forms of Contract Termination
  • K6.8 Unique Organizational Post-Award Practices
  • K6.9 Inspection and Acceptance
  • K6.10 Quality Assurance Principles
  • K6.11 Quality Management Principles
  • K6.12 Types of Audits
  • K6.13 Contract Close-Out Procedures
  • 7.0 LEARN
  • 7.1 Continuous Learning
  • 7.2 Individual Competence
  • 7.3 Organizational Capability
  • K7.0 LEARN KNOWLEDGE CONTENT AREA
  • K7.1 Career Planning and Development
  • K7.2 Professional Development Techniques
  • K7.3 Goal Setting
  • K7.4 Skills Gap Analysis
  • K7.5 Developing a Learning Organization
  • K7.6 SWOT Analysis
  • K7.7 Knowledge Transfer Evaluation Techniques
  • K7.8 Life Balance Tools and Techniques