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NCMA is a great source for learning more about the practice of contract management, whether you are a master practitioner or are just entering the field. Expand your knowledge by attending a national education conference, participating in one of many upcoming Webinars or Webinar on Demand, attending a seminar on a variety of timely topics at a location near you, reading books recommended by NCMA, completing an on-line course, and by obtaining professional certification.

Featured Reading Items

Commercial Knowledge Module: Preparatory Study Manual

By David Twomey, Marianne Moody Jennings, Ivan Fox, et al.

This study manual will help candidates prepare to take the Commercial Knowledge module of the certification program. This manual, written by experts, contains charts, photos, glossary, references, and information on such topics as ethics, customer relations, nature and classes of contracts, e-commerce, and other topics related to commercial contracting.

Contract Management Organizational Assessment Tools

By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP and Rene G. Rendon, CPCM, CFCM

An excellent comprehensive toolkit for all organizations involved in buying/selling products, services, and integrated solutions, this book offers proven research-based tools to assess the effectiveness of your contract management processes—from all levels. Understand the new supply environment in today's world, learn how to create successful performance-based contract management organization, use the new Contract Management Maturity Model (CMMM), and learn how to apply other research-based survey assessment tools to improve buying and selling performance.

Contract Negotiations: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices

By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of contract negotiations, with a compelling discussion of what skills and tools are needed to become a master contract negotiator. Learn about contract negotiation best practices in various marketplaces—U.S. federal government contracts, commercial contracts, and global contracts—as well as how to build a better relationships, deal with obstacles, develop effective strategies, tactics, and counter-tactics, and more.

Featured Webinars

September 14: TDOSC: Current Status and Use

September 23: Contracting for Services

October 05: Federal Grants

Certification

The NCMA professional certification program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and distinguish those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of contract management.

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Upcoming National Education Seminars

October 06: Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Contracts & Projects

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Rd, California, Maryland

December 08: Contract Types

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Virginia

December 08: Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Contracts & Projects

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Virginia