Certificate in Contract Administration

Contract Administration

About Contract Administration

After a contract has been awarded, government personnel engage in certain tasks known as contract administration in order to assess how successfully both the government and the contractor met the terms of the contract.

Why is Contract Administration important?

A wide variety of continuing duties comprise contract administration, but these particular tasks are important because they produce efficient and effective performance:

• Strategy implementation and change management.
• Fees and expense tracking.
• Budgeting, ordering, and payment processes.
• reporting on contract performance.

Who should take the Contract Administration Exam?

• Graduate students 
• Students who are new to contracts and purchasing.
• Those looking to develop their careers in acquisition and contract administration.
• The training is intended for those who wish to increase their understanding of federal contract administration.

Contract Administration Certification Course Outline

1. Contract Administration Planning
2. Post-award Orientation
3. Subcontract Administration
4. Performance Monitoring and Quality Assurance
5. Delays in Performance
6. Contract Modifications, Adjustments, Options, and Orders
7. Disputes, Claims, and Terminations