OVERVIEW
The Course addresses the latest knowledge in the fields of contracting and procurement. The aim of the Course is to deliver effective skills needed for understanding and implementing Contract Management for those who are engaged in construction, procurement or engineering activities by understanding of the principles governing construction, engineering, and supply contracts. Students will develop a solid understanding of the contracting process and key elements of procurement and acquisition, including contract formation, negotiation, evaluation, review and risk management. It is envisaged that the course will be of interest and ideal for: Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Lawyers, Business Managers and any individual involved in the procurement and/or management of the construction and related work.
COURSE CONTENT
The programme consists of nine modules,
⦁ Module 1: Contract Principles,
⦁ Module 2: Contracting Methods,
⦁ Module 3: Contract Types,
⦁ Module 4: Pre-Award Phase,
⦁ Module 5: Award Phase,
⦁ Module 6: Post Award Phase / Contract Administration,
⦁ Module 7: Contract Law,
⦁ Module 8: Dispute Resolution,
⦁ Module 9: Contract Closure.
COURSE LENGTH
There is no prescribed duration of the Course. However, Two hours per day study will normally complete the Course in 3 months. However, the duration is directly depend on the time spent and effort given to studies.
STUDY PROCESS INCLUDES
⦁ Slide presentations
⦁ Viewing Videos
⦁ Question & Answer sessions
⦁ Working assignments on real life problems
⦁ Case Studies,
⦁ Project Assignments
⦁ Test paper after each module
⦁ Study material
⦁ Text Books / Extracts
⦁ Discussion forum
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Course participants are assessed on their performance in the,
⦁ Questions & Tests in Modules-30%,
⦁ Case Studies-10%,
⦁ Assignments-10%,
⦁ Course Work-15%,
⦁ Reports & Essays-8%,
⦁ Discussion Forum-5%,
⦁ Innovative ideas-7%,
⦁ Final Examination-15%.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
⦁ Credit Pass in English in IGCSE, and
IGCSE or similar with 6 subjects, and
An Engineering, or Quantity Surveying, or Law Qualification, or
⦁ 3 years experience as an Engineer, or a Quantity Surveyor, or a Lawyer, or
⦁ 5 years experience in an Engineering office, or a Law office, or
⦁ 4 years experience in a supervisory level in Construction, or in Legal work.
Shown above are the minimum requirements to follow this Course. However, a Bachelors Degree will be desirable to follow the course at ease. Those who have differing qualifications and experience shall write to, registrar@academed.org, for exemptions or clearing any doubts prior to applying.
WHO HAS ALREADY FOLLOWED THE COURSE
A diverse range of individuals have been benefitted from the Course. Among them were;
⦁ Engineers,
⦁ Project Managers,
⦁ Construction Managers,
⦁ Quantity Surveyors,
⦁ Contract Managers,
⦁ Commercial Managers,
⦁ Lawyers,
⦁ Legal Office Staff.
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PROGRAM
⦁ Presentations.
⦁ Course Notes.
⦁ Course Work.
⦁ Case Studies.
⦁ Assignments.
⦁ Exercises from the Industry.
⦁ Videos for visual knowledge (where applicable).
⦁ Tutorials & corrected Answers.
⦁ Tests.
⦁ Discussions with other participants.
⦁ Final Exam.
⦁ Guide for consultation & guidance.
⦁ Relevant Books on the Subject in PDF form.
⦁ Transcripts.
⦁ Program Certificate printed in elegant parchment paper.
⦁ Recommendation letters to employers.
⦁ Free consultation for subject related queries for one year.
⦁ Enrollment into Academate Scheme.
⦁ Free Membership to the Academ-ED Association of Contract Managers.
⦁ One year Free Subscription to ‘Contract Manager” Magazine.
CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON COMPLETION
Diploma in Contract Management.
FEES & PAYMENT OPTIONS
This course has promotional discounts until July 31, 2021, for different payment options which are shown in Red below.
Registration Fee: $ 50.00.
Course Fee: $ 3,400.00 for five modules.
Payment Options & the Course Fee for nine modules.
Option 1: Single Payment of $ 3,300.00, saving $ 100.00.
Pay discounted Fee of $ 1,650.00.
Option 2: Three installments of $ 1,170.00 each. Pay three discounted installments of $ 600.00 each.
Option 3: Module based nine payments of $ 420.00. Pay discounted Fee of $ 220.00 per module.
NEXT STEPS
Step – 1: Proceed to the Application for enrolment to this course,
Step – 2: If you have already submitted your Application and have received our email confirming the acceptance to the program, please proceed to the payment by selecting the desired payment option from above.
Upon receiving the confirmation of your payment from the payment processor, you will receive an email with a link to your course and the password.