CPCM Exam Format & Structure:

• Total Questions: 180 multiple-choice questions
• Scored Questions: 170
• Beta Questions: 10 (used for future exam development; not scored)
• Scenario-Based Questions: Approximately 30
• Time Limit: 4 hours
• Passing Score: 72.2%

 CPCM Exam Delivery Options:

• Online Proctored Exam: Take the exam remotely with live proctoring.
• In-Person Exam: Administered at Kryterion Testing Centers.
• Scheduling: Arrange your exam through Kryterion's scheduling portal.
• Eligibility Requirements for CPCM:
• A Bachelor’s Degree.
• Degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by an independent third party, such as World Education Services, Scholaro, GEO Credential Services (GCS), Info Check USA, or SpanTran.
• Five years of work experience in the contract management or related field.
• A minimum of 120 hours of CPE/CLP

By the end of this training course, participants should be able to:

• Understand and apply the principles and standards of contract management based on the NCMA CMBOK 7th edition.
• Navigate the contract lifecycle from pre-award planning through post-award administration and closeout.
• Recognize legal and regulatory compliance issues in contract formation and performance.
• Develop strategies to manage risk, negotiation, and contract changes.
• Prepare for and successfully pass the CPCM certification exam.

• Contract Managers and Officers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Legal Advisors involved in contracting
• Project and Program Managers
• Professionals seeking CPCM certification
• Any individual working with contracts in government or private secto

Module One: Fundamentals of Contract Management

• Introduction to CPCM and NCMA CMBOK
• Roles and responsibilities in contract management
• Overview of contract lifecycle phases
• Key legal principles in contracts
• Ethics and standards of conduct

Module Two: Pre-Award Phase & Acquisition Planning

• Market research and requirement analysis
• Acquisition strategies and contract types
• Solicitation methods and documentation
• Source selection planning
• Statement of Work (SOW) development

Module Three: Contract Formation and Award

• Request for Proposals (RFPs) and bidding process
• Evaluation of proposals and negotiations
• Terms and conditions in contract drafting
• Legal considerations in contract formation
• Award notification and debriefing procedures

Module Four: Contract Administration & Performance

• Contract execution and deliverables monitoring
• Risk management and performance evaluation
• Change management and contract modifications
• Claims, disputes, and issue resolution
• Documentation and compliance tracking

Module Five: Contract Closeout & Exam Preparation

• Contract completion, acceptance, and closeout procedures
• Audits and lessons learned
• CPCM exam structure and tips
• Sample questions and mock test review
• Final Q&A and participant assessment

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.

CPCM certification for participants may be applied for upon successfully passing the exam and fulfilling the eligibility requirements (optional, subject to an additional fee).