Mastering Contracts Management : The Oxford 5-Day MBA

A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course

Mastering Contracts Management :
The Oxford 5-Day MBA

Achieving Excellence in Contracting

Scheduled Dates

Classroom

20 - 24 May 2024 London - UK $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
17 - 21 Jun 2024 Liverpool - UK $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
01 - 05 Jul 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
22 - 26 Jul 2024 Barcelona - Spain $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
19 - 23 Aug 2024 Los Angeles - USA $6,950 RESERVE A SEAT
09 - 13 Sep 2024 Amsterdam - The Netherlands $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
07 - 11 Oct 2024 Miami - USA $6,950 RESERVE A SEAT
04 - 08 Nov 2024 Geneva - Switzerland $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
25 - 29 Nov 2024 New York - USA $6,950 RESERVE A SEAT
02 - 06 Dec 2024 London - UK $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
09 - 13 Dec 2024 Liverpool - UK $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
23 - 27 Dec 2024 Paris - France $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT
13 - 17 Jan 2025 New York - USA $6,950 RESERVE A SEAT
24 - 28 Feb 2025 London - UK $5,950 RESERVE A SEAT

Online

20 - 24 May 2024 Online $3,950 RESERVE A SEAT
01 - 05 Jul 2024 Online $3,950 RESERVE A SEAT
07 - 11 Oct 2024 Online $3,950 RESERVE A SEAT

Course Description

Introduction

The Contract is at the core of all commercial transactions and contracts management is a core competency of all successful organizations. The best organizations in the world understand the benefits of increased profits and higher productivity resulting from mastering best practices in the important phases of contract management.

This GLOMACS Mastering Contracts Management training course provides both strategic and practical insights into:

  • Contract Management Negotiations
  • Price and Cost Analysis  
  • Managing Risk through Contract Types
  • Critical Source Selection and Contractor Evaluation
  • Changes and Variations and Claims Disputes

Objectives

Participants attending this Mastering Contracts Management training course will gain from:

  • Developing negotiation skill sets to achieve the organization’s objectives
  • Discussing important aspects of price and cost analysis
  • Differentiating contract types and how they transfer risk
  • Explaining how to deal with volatile materials pricing and contract risks
  • Evaluating Performance-Based Service Contracting Methods

Training Methodology

Participants will increase their knowledge base and skill sets through a variety of instructional methods including presentations by a world class professional experienced contract management practitioner and consultant who has extensive experience, individual and group exercises, reviewing published articles and cases, checklists, and group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts.

Attendees are encouraged to present problems for discussion on a confidential basis, and to share their experience of particular issues in their company or industry. A supportive comprehensive course manual, in electronic form, enabling practical application and reinforcement is provided. Time will be allowed for general discussions, and for one-to-one discussion with the senior experienced professional consultant.

Organisational Impact

The organization will benefit by:

  • Significantly improved outcomes in commercial transactions and contracts
  • Advanced trained contract management personnel
  • Continuous improvement in contract management
  • Superior productivity of personnel involved in contract activities
  • Ensure that contracting is a high value added process
  • Improvements in the performance of contractors with the associated commercial benefits

Personal Impact

Attendees will gain by participation in this training course through:

  • Mastering skills in managing contract management
  • Exceptional negotiation skills
  • Greater ability to develop professionally
  • Increased job satisfaction
  • Receiving increased recognition by their organization leading toward advancement and promotion
  • Superior confidence in leading, planning, and managing the entire contract process

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS training course would suit all personnel who are involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of tenders, projects, specifications, awards and contracts that cover any projects or contracts or the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in personnel involved in these activities.

This Mastering Contracts Management training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Contract Professionals
  • Tendering, Purchasing and Procurement Professionals
  • Project Management Professionals
  • Engineering, Operational, Finance, and Maintenance Professionals

Course Outline

DAY 1
Good Contracting and Procurement Practice
  • Elements of a Good Contracting and Procurement Process
  • Cost and Pricing
  • Cost Analysis
  • Allocating Overheads
  • What is a Fair Profit
  • Pricing Models
DAY 2
Contract Types and Payments
  • Managing Contract Risk
  • Contract Risk Sharing Continuum
  • Implications of Contract Types
  • Fixed Price and Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
  • Innovative Contract Types
  • Economic Price Adjustment Clauses
  • Invoices and Payments
DAY 3
Source Selection and Contract Development
  • Processes for Source Qualification
  • Developing Pre-qualification and Tendering Criteria
  • Rules for Drafting the Contract
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Forming the Contract
  • Use of Performance based Contracting
DAY 4
Contract Negotiations
  • Role of Negotiation
  • Negotiation —What Is It?
  • Characteristics of a Good Negotiator
  • Essential Rules of Negotiation, Part 1 - A Quote is Never a Concrete Number
  • Essential Rules of Negotiation, Part 2 - The Best Prepared Wins
  • Essential Rules of Negotiation, Part 3 - Have Many Issues and a BATNA
  • Negotiation Tactics 
DAY 5
Contract Administration and Close Out
  • Post Award Functions - Overview and Responsibilities
  • Contract Administration Duties
  •  Scope of Work Variations
  • Force Majeure
  • Termination
  • Contract Close-Out

Certificates

  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates

Providers and Associations

ENDORSED EDUCATION PROVIDER

GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.

GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH
PetroKnowledge
PetroKnowledge
Oxford Management Centre
Oxford Management Centre
The Energy Training Centre
The Energy Training Centre
KC Academy
KC Academy

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