The purchasing and supply Management profession is evolving from sending out purchasing orders to making and managing all-inclusive contracts with tactical suppliers. This has led to a need for purchasing and supply managers to develop and refine competencies pertaining to Contract making and contract management.

The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) has designed  Certified Contract Management Course for business practitioners in UAE and across the world.  It helps candidates increase their skills in commercial contracts management. This certification demonstrates that the individual is knowledgeable in managing contracts in the international commercial environment.

The IPSCMI does not directly provide online training and certification for the CICCM course program. It collaborates with individual alliance partners to do so. The ITI Institute in UAE, which is a reputed training institute in UAE, is one of the alliance partners of IPSCMI. This institute is known for its practical oriented training sessions, industry experienced trainers, and world class training.

Who should take up the CICCM program?

The CICCM program can be taken up by the following candidates-

• Contract and Business Managers

• Professionals in purchasing, supply chain management, contracts, and materials.

• Export-import dealers

• International sales and marketing personnel

• Lawyers involved in the contracting process

• Anyone who seeks training in international commercial contracts management

What does the CICCM program encompass?

The CICCM program includes multiple areas of contract management such as supplier management concepts, contract administration concepts, dispute resolution procedures, different contract types, the impacts of various  types of contracts on administration, closeout of contracts-procedures, termination of contracts- procedure, claim avoidance and processing, work control procedures, administrative responsibilities, compliance procedures, expediting procedures, administering contracts which require the utilization of buyer-provided property, financial responsibility procedures, and contract financing and payments.

How does the course help candidates in their career?

The CICCM by IPSCMI is suits candidates who aspire to improve their skills pertaining to commercial contracts management. Upon completing the certification program, candidates will-

• Have an in-depth understanding of the concepts in contract administration.

• Be able to choose the right contract type which fits the contracting situation.

• Gain skills pertaining to international marketing.

• Ensure that the purchasing organization meets its bit of the supplier- buyer agreement.

• Ensure that the supplier’s performance and progress is according to the contract.

• Settle the arising issues (if any) during the contract term and maintain cordial relationship with the suppliers, thus protecting the purchasing organization’s interests.

• Discern the requirement of changes in the contract, negotiate impartial modifications, and determine if the supplier should bear increased costs of achievement.

• Maintain precise and record and documentation pertaining to the contract.

Thus, the CICCM training and certification program helps candidates get hold of lucrative contracts which strengthen their business. We encourage professionals involved in contracts management in purchase and supply chain to get enrolled in this certification program offered by IPSCMI’s alliance partner- the ITI Institute, UAE.

Register today for Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager . For more visit : http://itiinstitute.org/coursesuae/international-commercial-contracts-manager.html .