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Certified in Contract Management

Online Certification  ·  9 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CCMA)

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Executive Summary

Certified in Contract Management

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified in Contract Management (CCMA) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations.

This 9 Week programme is structured around CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CCMA holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified in Contract Management
Acronym
CCMA
Category
Procurement & Supply Chain
Level
Intermediate
Duration
9 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Procurement and Purchasing Officers
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
  • Contract and Category Managers
  • Warehouse and Inventory Managers
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex procurement functions
Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles
Strategic Thinking
Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders
Organisational Impact
Design and implement procurement systems that drive performance and measurable results
Personal Excellence
Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence
Global Employability
Qualify for procurement roles across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Contract Lifecycle
✦Contract Documentation
✦Contract Claims
✦Supplier Performance
✦Contract Renewals
✦Contract Closeout
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified in Contract Management · module 20 is the capstone
1
Contract Management Foundations
Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom · Implementation and contract plan · Contract law fundamentals and formation · Contract types and risk allocation
2
Contract Lifecycle
Vendor, contract and asset management · Contract law and formation · Contract exit and renewal · Procurement, contract and supply chain fraud
3
Contract Formation
Public versus private procurement · Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Leading procurement projects and change · Team leadership in procurement
4
Contract Obligations
Contract management: terms, variation and dispute · Measuring procurement performance · Procurement planning and the annual pipeline · Procurement records and the audit trail
5
Contract Documentation
Professional reporting and documentation · Public procurement frameworks and principles · Governance of procurement decisions · Responsible and sustainable procurement
6
Contract Performance
Supplier and category performance · Cross-functional collaboration · Influencing and negotiation with stakeholders · Presenting sourcing recommendations
7
Contract Variations
Contract variations, claims and disputes · Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces · Supplier identification and pre-qualification · Make-versus-buy and total cost of ownership
8
Contract Claims
Supplier development and improvement · Innovation and value from suppliers · Managing underperformance and risk · Collaboration and partnership models
9
Payment Administration
Negotiating with suppliers · Supplier dependency, development and continuity · Demand management and controlling maverick spend · Contractor and vendor security
10
Contract Compliance
IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Negotiation and influencing · Liquidity risk and asset-liability management · Asset-liability committee (ALCO) governance
11
Supplier Performance
Supplier relationships, performance and development · Managing supplier performance against the contract · Supplier diversity and local content · Supplier audits and assurance
12
Contract Risk
Gender as an analytical category, not a synonym for women · Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning · Talent sourcing channels and pipelines · Offer management, negotiation and pre-boarding
13
Contract Notices
Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics · Evaluation criteria and award · Demand and supply planning (S&OP) · Supplier financial and operational risk
14
Contract Renewals
Requirements and the specification gap · Handover, commissioning and the defects liability period · Range planning and category management · Subcontractor and supplier management
15
Contract Disputes
Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Project KPIs and performance metrics · Managing schedule and budget performance
16
Contract Termination
Cost, performance and capacity management · Grading, standards and food safety compliance · Market access, buyers and contract farming · Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution
17
Contract Closeout
Contract closeout and exit · System operation and performance · Linking CX to business performance · Ethics and fair customer treatment
18
Contract Records
Records, documents and information governance · Building a culture of compliance · Sales performance and pipeline management · Social performance and outreach
19
Contract Performance Metrics
Office performance indicators and administrative metrics · Measuring IT value and performance · Ethics and independence · Treasury, market risk and asset-liability management
20
Contract Management Practicum
Measuring business development performance · Overseeing the chief executive: appointment, performance and succession · Performance measurement and attribution · Ethics and suitability
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified in Contract Management principles aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations
  • Master sourcing, category management and supplier selection and contract management and negotiation
  • Apply logistics, warehousing and distribution and supply chain risk, resilience and continuity in real-world settings
  • Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
  • Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
  • Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
  • Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in procurement
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCMA certification?

The Certified in Contract Management is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to in Contract Management, culminating in the capstone “Contract Management Practicum”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CCMA?

This certification is ideal for Procurement and Purchasing Officers, Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals, Contract and Category Managers and Warehouse and Inventory Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CCMA certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 9 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CCMA internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CCMA certification?

The Certified in Contract Management is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CCMA certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CCMA?

The Certified in Contract Management is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CCMA?

The Certified in Contract Management carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CCMA while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CCMA?

Graduates progress towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles. The CCMA strengthens your expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Procurement Director
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Supply Chain Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CCMA while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Category Lead
Government
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