Course Description:
Type: self-paced, online
Description: The purpose of this course is to analyze post-award contract administration strategies by exploring the value of contract administration after award of the contract, quality assurance practices, subcontract management, contract changes, and contract closeout.
Suggested Audience: This course is considered intermediate-level and is designed for procurement professionals who have a sound knowledge base and entry-level procurement experience.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the role of the procurement officer in the post-award contract administration process.
- Analyze the processes involved to assure the quality of contract performance.
- Identify essential concepts of subcontract management.
- Explain the process for managing contract changes and termination.
- Discuss the processes involved in closing the contract.
- Analyze the relationship between the procurement officer and agency contract administrator.
Course Technology Requirements:
- Internet connection
- Support web browsers:
- Recommended: Chrome, Firefox, Safari (latest versions)
- If prompted, accept all cookies and allow popups
- Access to Procurement U LMS
- Ability to play and listen to audio through computer speakers or headphones
Contact Hours: This course offers three 3 contact hours for continuing education credit.
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC):
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Domain IV: Procurement Life Cycle: Contract Development & Administration
o Competency A: Prepare enforceable contract documents
o Competency B: Coordinate the contract approval process
o Competency C: Administer the contract process
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
• Domain V: Contract Management
o Competency A: A. Establish a contract management process (e.g., guidelines, framework, support)
o Competency B: B. Manage the contract based on established process.