Project Procurement & Contract Management
Description
Procurement management, and especially contract administration, has become an essential project management skill in today's trend of outsourcing.
We will guide you through procurement practices, the bid process, contract negotiations, managing contractors and vendors for optimum performance and provide a taste of contract law. This online instructor-led course will provide the fundamental tools required for project managers. It will also offer you an insight into the role of the procurement officer or buyer on a project team.
This course is important for those working on projects with large numbers of vendors/contractors, where coordinating the selection and management of these vendors is a primary challenge. Typically, procurement and contract management are a primary challenge in engineering and construction projects.
This is one of three elective courses in Level II of the Accelerated Project Management Certificate.
Topics:
The Procurement Process
Plan Procurements (including contract law, make-or-buy, bids, contract types)
Conduct Procurements (proposal evaluation, negotiation)
Due Diligence
Control Procurements (dispute management, inspections & audits)
Contract Closure
Active participation (at least 80% attendance) and successful completion of learning activities is required to successfully complete the course.
We will guide you through procurement practices, the bid process, contract negotiations, managing contractors and vendors for optimum performance and provide a taste of contract law. This online instructor-led course will provide the fundamental tools required for project managers. It will also offer you an insight into the role of the procurement officer or buyer on a project team.
This course is important for those working on projects with large numbers of vendors/contractors, where coordinating the selection and management of these vendors is a primary challenge. Typically, procurement and contract management are a primary challenge in engineering and construction projects.
This is one of three elective courses in Level II of the Accelerated Project Management Certificate.
Topics:
The Procurement Process
Plan Procurements (including contract law, make-or-buy, bids, contract types)
Conduct Procurements (proposal evaluation, negotiation)
Due Diligence
Control Procurements (dispute management, inspections & audits)
Contract Closure
Active participation (at least 80% attendance) and successful completion of learning activities is required to successfully complete the course.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview

- Institution: University of Windsor
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: PMCP7207
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.