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The Leadership for Contracting Professionals Program helps bridge the gap between being a leader in a contracting organization and overseeing contract management effectively. It is designed for contracting workforce members who want to develop stronger leadership capabilities. This program supports the competency standards set by NCMA’s ANSI-accredited, Contract Management StandardTM Publication (CMS), and the corresponding Contract Management Book of Knowledge (CMBOK) standards. Participants of this program will have: 

  • Identified ways to improve their management effectiveness 
  • Drafted an action plan to optimize their acquisition outcomes
  • Developed a strong foundation in data analysis techniques that will deliver the insights needed for problem-solving and decision making
  • Learned how to create a vision for their team and communicate it effectively
  • Devised strategies for thinking creatively and being innovative
  • Addressed an example of a problem, challenge, or goal drawn from their workplace
  • Practiced ways to resolve complex issues and enhance performance
  • How to lead organizational change

After the successful completion of each individual course, you will be sent an electronic Training Certificate. Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a specialized digital badge identifying the Leadership for Contracting Professionals (Basic) Credentials Program and the associated competencies attained. 

Program Requirements

Course Title Course Number Learning Objectives/NCMA CMS Competencies Available Delivery Method/s

Managing Contracting Organizations

1403

Learning Objectives:

  • Outline the key skills and responsibilities expected of the contracting manager
  • Explain effective strategies for leveraging leadership and management skills and techniques in the management of contracting organizations
  • Determine the key aspects of performance management that support the development and retention of acquisition workforce talent 
  • Select appropriate leadership and interpersonal techniques to manage the development and retention of acquisition workforce talent
  • Assess effective leadership and interpersonal techniques to manage cross-functional contracting teams
  • Apply technical contracting knowledge and leadership skills to optimize acquisition outcomes
  • Develop a management plan that directly addresses professional and organizational needs 

NCMA CMS Competencies:

1.1  Skills and Roles
1.5  Situational Assessment
1.6  Team Dynamics
1.7  Communication and Documentation

  • Instructor-Led Virtual
  • Instructor-Led In-Classroom

Breakthrough Problem Solving Skills

4063

Learning Objectives:

  • Interpret the problem-solving process
  • Assess the status quo and explore possible alternatives for accomplishing a shared vision
  • Analyze organizational problems by considering stakeholder viewpoints
  • Overcome hurdles that impede progress or promote embedded thinking within an organization
  • Demonstrate strategies used to create and sustain an adaptable organizational culture
  • Prepare a strategic plan to overcome the status quo

NCMA CMS Competencies:

1.5  Situational Assessment
1.6  Team Dynamics

  • Instructor-Led Virtual
  • Instructor-Led In-Classroom

Managing Virtual Teams

4730

Learning Objectives:

  • Practice using tools and techniques specific to managing virtual employees
  • Assess considerations for developing and optimizing virtual teams
  • Instructor-Led Virtual
  • Instructor-Led In-Classroom

Communicating Strategically

4320

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze opportunities to incorporate strategic communication
  • Use strategic communication to achieve desired outcomes
  • Incorporate audience considerations into strategic communication practices
  • Design messages that effectively promote strategic interests

NCMA CMS Competencies:

1.5  Situational Assessment
1.7  Communication and Documentation

  • Instructor-Led Virtual
  • Instructor-Led In-Classroom

Additional Credential Information

  • Expiration: 3 years from date earned
  • Restrictions: None

Acquisition & Contracting Programs Letter of Intent

Courses completed prior to submitting this Letter of Intent may apply toward completion of the certificate program you wish to pursue. Please note that you have up to three years from the first certificate program course taken to complete the program.

Note: This Letter of Intent is for Management Concepts records only, not a legal contract, and does not obligate the student to take courses.