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.

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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 Requirements

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


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Program Overview

This 4-course program supports the competency standards set by NCMA’s ANSI-accredited Contract Management Standard™ (CMS™) and the corresponding Contract Management Book of Knowledge® (CMBOK®) competencies and standards. After the successful completion of each individual course, you will be sent an electronic certificate of completion. Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a specialized digital badge identifying the Leadership Certificate Program and the DAU-aligned competencies attained.

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
VirtualClassroom
5 Days$1,93940/35/40
Breakthrough Problem Solving4063
VirtualClassroom
3 Days$1,81924/21/24
Communicating Strategically4320
VirtualClassroom
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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Certificate Program FAQs

Leadership Certificate Program Letter of Intent

Courses completed prior to submitting this Certificate Program Application may apply toward completion of the certificate program you wish to pursue. Please note that you have up to 3 years from the first certificate program course taken to complete the program.

Note: This Certificate Program Application is for Management Concepts records only, not a legal contract, and does not obligate the student to take courses.

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