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Providing robust contracts and process oversight for your organization is critical for success in the Procurement and Supply Management profession.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExperienced professionals involved in supplier bidding, supplier selection, and contract preparation activities usually have a good understanding of key contractual terms applicable and the appropriate contract type needed for the job.\u0026nbsp;Therefore, this program is designed to increase the contracting preparation and execution competencies of practitioners focusing on contractual terms, types, and structure.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll in all, Best Practices in Contract Development and Management will better prepare practitioners for driving cost savings and mitigating supplier risk through contracting activity.\u0026nbsp;This course is perfect for practitioners responsible for acquisition of materials, labor, equipment and\/or professional services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWho Should Attend\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECategory management and strategic sourcing professionals, business unit manager, procurement and purchasing professionals and supply chain management professionals\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow You Will Benefit\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants who successfully complete this course will:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the key aspects of the contracting process and be able to manage contract documents\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELearn the essential elements of a contract and the key forms of contracts used in procurement\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand commercial risks associated with the bidding and contracting process\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELearn the key standard contact terms and conditions\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBe exposed to the key contracting strategies\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the types, and importance of, commercial contract clauses\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand basic principles in contract formation\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand contracting controls and management\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBe exposed to the various legal aspects of contracting\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAppreciate the advantages and disadvantages of using short-term contracts\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAppreciate the advantages and disadvantages of using longer-term contracts\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the requirements for and process of incorporating and managing risk in contracting including how to transfer risk through the use of various contract types\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the conventions that address the legal aspects of international contracting including the Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand contract development and management best practices\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat Is Covered\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EDay 1:\u0026nbsp;8am \u0026ndash; 5pm\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch6\u003E8am \u0026ndash; 12pm (includes 2, 15-minute breaks)\u003C\/h6\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstanding of Contract Law and Legal Aspects\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECommon Agreement Types\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EContract Framework \u0026amp; Terminology\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging Risk\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch6\u003E12pm \u0026ndash; 1 pm Lunch\u003C\/h6\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch6\u003E1-5 pm (Includes 2 15-minute breaks)\u003C\/h6\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EContract Structure \u0026amp; Development\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EContract Award Preparation \u0026amp; Management\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESupplier Selection Overview\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPerformance Monitoring\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECourse Materials\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants receive a course notebook (i.e. slides, notes, exercises).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECourse Prerequisite and Related Certificate Information\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENo prerequisites. This course can be used as an elective towards our Supply Chain Management (SCM)\u0026nbsp;certificate.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECourse Instructors\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/users\/sean-williams\u0022\u003ESean Williams\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/users\/andrew-kwok\u0022\u003EAndrew Kwok\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECourse Fees\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStandard: $950.00, Alumni\/Org Discount: $855.00, Certificate: $807.50 (cost of each course when signing up for and paying for a multi-course certificate program).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst time attendees pay the listed course fee. If you are a returning student of the Supply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Institute (SCL) courses, you will receive a 10% discount which you will enter at the \u0026quot;Check Out\u0026quot; page. Use Coupon Code\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ESCL-Alum\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are also discounts available for multiple-team member registrations, to those who prepay for all the courses in a specific certificate, to active\/retired military, or to members of certain organizations (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/education\/professional-education\/discounts\u0022\u003Eclick this link\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for a listing).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDiscounts cannot be combined. To receive the coupon code for these discounts, call 404-385-8663 or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/contact\/Professional_Education_Offerings\u0022\u003Esend us an email\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;prior to registration\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe program fee for LIVE courses (non-online) includes continental breakfasts, lunches, breaks, parking, internet access, and all classroom materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the Supply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Institute must cancel a program, registrants will receive a full refund. Georgia Tech, however, cannot assume the responsibility for other costs incurred. Due to program enrollment limits, early registration is encouraged. Registrations will be acknowledged by a letter of confirmation from Professional Education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECourse Times\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFirst\/Only Day - 8:00am to 5:00pm\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEvery effort is made to present the course as advertised herein; however, circumstances may make it necessary to alter the schedule and\/or presenters.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EExperienced professionals involved in supplier bidding, supplier selection, and contract preparation activities usually have a good understanding of key contractual terms applicable and the appropriate contract type needed for the job. 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This line is available 24 hours a day.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMAIL:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tProfessional Education\u0026mdash;R\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tP.O. Box 93686\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tAtlanta, Georgia\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t30377-0686\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECALL: (404) 385-3501 between 9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., Eastern time. Have your credit card and registration form handy to aid in this process.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}