Contract Management
Contract Management
Gain essential skills in contract management with curriculum developed in collaboration with National Contract Management Association (NCMA), the society and resource for professionals in the field. Format: Online
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Where Contracts Meet Success
Designed for new or experienced professionals in both the public and private sectors, the comprehensive UCLA Extension Contract Management Certificate program covers the essential topics in contract management.
Understand the diverse types and applications of contracts, how to structure agreements, and the legal landscape of commercial contracting. Explore negotiation principles and techniques navigating the cross-cultural nuances of international business contracting and global trade regulations.
Whether you're a seasoned contract manager or looking to enter this dynamic field, gain the knowledge and skills to excel in the competitive business environment.
This certificate is eligible for Veterans Administration Educational Benefits and Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) training.
Format: Online
Duration: 6 months (half-time) / 9 months to 1 year (part-time)
PROGRAM CHANGE: The Contract Management program has been streamlined to better serve students needs. As of Summer 2024, the program consists of four required courses and no electives.
Students who declared candidacy before Summer 2024 are grandfathered into the original six-course program and are unaffected by this change. Students who wish to transition from the previous program to the new program, or who have questions about electives in the original program, please contact a program advisor at et@uclaextension.edu or 310-825-4100.
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Required Courses
Contract Types, Application and Structure
Explore the fundamental types of contracts, their practical applications, and learn effective structuring techniques.
International Business Contracting
Explore the unique challenges and opportunities associated with contracting in the global marketplace.
Legal Aspects of Commercial Contracting
Negotiation Principles and Techniques
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