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Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM™) Practice Exam

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Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM™) Practice Exam



The Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) designation is aimed at professionals who have achieved mastery in the competencies outlined in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK)®. Accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), NCMA's premier certification is rooted in the internationally recognized Contract Management Standard™.

Who should take the exam?

  • Individuals involved in both government-to-business (federal, state, and local) and business-to-business (small, medium, and large) contract and subcontract activities, including buyers and sellers.
  • Those seeking insight into the reciprocal impact of their actions within buyer-seller relationships.
  • Contract management professionals with a broad interest in contract management, including scholars, consultants, researchers, regulatory authorities, and representatives from accrediting organizations or other entities.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree.
  • For degrees obtained outside the United States, evaluation by an independent third party, such as World Education Services, Scholaro, Credit Eval, Info Check USA, or SpanTran, is required.
  • Five years of professional experience in contract management or a related field.
  • Completion of a minimum of 120 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) or Continuous Learning Points (CLP).

Exam Details

  • Exam Name: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) 
  • Number of Questions: 180 
  • Length of Time:  4 hours
  • Registration Fee:  $125
  • Passing score: 70%

Course Outline 

The exam covers the given topics  - 
Topic 1: Understand Pre-Award
  • Contract Financing, Principles and Structures
  • Contracting Methods
  • Intellectual Property
  • Laws and Regulations
  • Socioeconomic Programs
  • Standards of Conduct (includes OCOI)

Topic 2: Learn about Acquisition Planning and Strategy
  • Acquisition Planning/Market Research/Marketing
  • Cost and Price Analysis
  • Drafting Solicitations
  • Negotiation and Protests
  • Responding to Solicitations
  • Source Selection & Contract Award

Topic 3: Learn about Post-Award
  • Contract Administration
  • Contract Changes and Modifications
  • Contract Interpretation & Disputes
  • Contract Termination & Excusable Delay
  • Subcontract Management
  • Transportation

Topic 4: Explore specialized Knowledge Areas
  • Architect-Engineer Services and Construction
  • Government Property
  • Information Technology
  • International Contracting
  • Research and Development
  • Service Contracts
  • State and Local Government
  • Supply Chain

Topic 5: Understand Business
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance Analysis
  • Information Science/IT
  • Management
  • Operations Management

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