Contract Management Basics eLearning
This course introduces the essentials of contract management, including the roles, tools, techniques, and methods contract managers use to add value. Participants examine key aspects of managing contracts and obtaining better performance and relationships with contractors and suppliers.
This course explores the contract’s lifecycle, the responsibilities of key stakeholders within the lifecycle, and strategies for effective contract management.
Key course content:
- Probity in contract management – fairness, impartiality and objectivity, conflict of interest, confidentiality, and open and transparent activity.
- Value for money in contract management.
- Contract definition and types of Commonwealth contracts.
- Contract reporting requirements.
- Contract management planning and responsibilities.
- Risk assessment and the risk management plan.
- Contract governance, performance management, relationship management, and contract administration.
- Contract extensions and variations.
- Closing the contract.
This learning experience has been provided by the Department of Finance.
Participant benefits
- Explain contract management in the context of the Procurement Lifecycle.
- Describe what a contract is and elements of a contract.
- Identify the key activities involved in contract management.
- Explain how and when to use contract extensions and variations.
Suitable for
All staff. Suitable for APS who are new to contract management, have no previous training, may need a refresher, or want to move to a contract management role. It benefits APS working in contract management on an ad hoc basis, regular contract managers, or delegates.
Category and User level
This learning experience is part of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite and aligns with the Procurement and Contract Management Profession Craft at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of charge.
Additional Information
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