Leadership for Contracting Professionals Certificate Program

This program helps learners bridge the gap between being a leader in a contracting organization and overseeing contract management effectively.

How to Earn a Certificate

Enrolling in and completing one of our Certificate Programs is simple and straightforward. Just complete the following steps to earn your Certificate and accelerate your career in the federal government.

Find the program and specific track that best meets your professional development needs, then submit an application to learn more. This doesn’t obligate you to take courses.


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Complete all program requirements within 3 years, attending all classes and passing any final exams (if applicable).


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Program Overview

This four-course program aligns with NCMA’s ANSI-accredited Contract Management Standard™ (CMS™) and CMBOK® competencies. Participants receive an electronic certificate after each completed course. A specialized digital badge is awarded upon completing all program requirements, recognizing completion of the Leadership Certificate Program and DAU-aligned competencies achieved.

Learning Outcomes 1

Identify ways to improve management effectiveness

Learning Outcomes 2

Draft an action plan to optimize acquisition outcomes

Learning Outcomes 3

Develop a strong foundation in data analysis techniques that will deliver the insights needed for problem-solving and decision-making

Learning Outcomes 4

Create a team vision and communicate it effectively

Learning Outcomes 5

Devise strategies for thinking creatively and being innovative

Learning Outcomes 6

Address an example of a problem, challenge, or goal from the workplace

Learning Outcomes 7

Resolve complex issues and enhance performance

Learning Outcomes 8

Lead organizational change

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Program Requirements

Courses

Courses
Course nameCourse IDDelivery methodsLengthTuition
Credits
Managing Contracting Organizations1403
Virtual
5 Days$1,93940/35/40
Breakthrough Problem Solving4063
Virtual
3 Days$1,81924/21/24
Communicating Strategically4320
Virtual
2 Days$1,45916/14/16

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Additional Certificate Program Information

  • Expiration: 3 years from date earned
  • Restrictions: None
  • Total CLPs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 88
  • Total CEUs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 7

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