Contract and Vendor Management™
Course Description: Without
question, vendors and contractors are important
members of project teams. In fact, project
success is quite often tied directly to
the timely production of their deliverables/solutions.
Yet, one of the greatest risks to any project
is the introduction of vendors and contractors.
Managing these important resources is critical.
This course provides the tools and techniques
necessary to assist students in selecting,
contracting and controlling their vendors
and contractors.
Subjects covered during this course include:
• Overview of contract and procurement
management
• Elements of contract management
• Contract types and terms
• Contract proposal preparation
• Contract development
• Techniques for reducing contractor/vendor
risks
• Tying deliverables to contracts
• Determining risks by contract
type
• Deliverable sign-offs
• Developing a partnering relationship
with contractors/vendors
• Contract litigation
The Project Management knowledge areas
from PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK) areas covered will include:
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Risk Management
This course is an elective
course for the PMLG Certified Project Manager
(CPM) Program. It provides excellent preparation
for taking the Project Management Professional
(PMP ®) examination.
Course Duration:
2 Days
Upcoming Public Contract and Vendor Management Offering:
May 5-6, 2008 - Atlanta, GA
Onsite Training is Available!
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