Important Information from the NIH Training Center
The NIH Training Center (NIHTC) is pleased to announce that we are now running several acquisitions, administrative systems, and supervisory training classes to allow NIH staff to meet mandatory requirements to fulfill their job roles. Visit the Training Insights page to see the classes that are currently running. All other FY25 classes are available for registration but will only proceed if the Training Center receives approval and has capacity to run them. Contact NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov with questions.
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY OFFERED AS A CLOSED ENROLLMENT IN FY25.
This 7-day class builds on a foundation of essential skills and competencies for managing contracts and ensuring contractor performance meets contractual requirements. You will examine the duties performed by contracting personnel during the post award phase of the acquisition process and improve your knowledge and skills in managing contract performance. This course is one of four courses within the Contracting Certification Training Program.
- Describe the contract administration planning, decision-making processes, contract interpretation, disputes and contract termination.
- Summarize the characteristics of contract payment & managing changes during contract performance.
- Describe contract communication mechanisms for contract execution
- Summarize the aspects of managing subcontracts and maximizing small business participation through subcontracting.
Audience:
This course is designed for entry-level contracting professionals, and is the forth of four courses preparing participants for the Contracting Certification Exam.