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.
Choose a Program
Find the program and specific track that best meets your professional development needs.
Enroll in Program
Submit a Certificate Program Application to learn more about our programs. Submitting this form doesn’t oblige you to take any courses.
Select and Register
Browse our website to explore our essential training courses for employees and team development, along with available dates.
Complete
Complete all program requirements within 3 years of starting your first course. Attend all classes and pass 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
| Course name | Course ID | Delivery methods | Length | Tuition |
Credits
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Contracting Organizations | 1403 | 5 Days | $1,599 | 40/35/40 | |
| Breakthrough Problem Solving | 4063 | 3 Days | $1,429 | 24/21/24 | |
| Managing Virtual Teams | 4730 | 1 Day | $579 | 8/7/8 | |
| Communicating Strategically | 4320 | 2 Days | $1,149 | 16/14/16 |
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.
