For new and experienced project managers, developers, general contractors, sub-contractors, owners, and consultants.

Managing project procurement and contracts is an essential skill for project managers in order to achieve the best value for the project. This includes acquiring materials, equipment, consultants, sub-contractors, and other products or services. The course provides skills development training in managing the full project procurement cycle using industry PMI standards. Theory and practical examples provided. Industry instructors.

Topics include:
- Planning for procurements
- Sourcing qualified vendors
- Creating the procurement documentation
- Different kinds of contracts and which type of contract to use
- Preparing requests for proposals and bids
- Proposal and bid solicitation
- Evaluating proposals and bids
- Negotiation, vendor selection, and contract award
- Managing contract administration
- Contract payments and close-out
- Risks in contracting, strategies