Master's Certificate in State and Local Government Contract Management
Apply ESI's on-site state and local government contract management courses toward a Master's Certificate in State and Local Government Contract Management and demonstrate your mastery of the core principles, regulations, best practices and procedures that govern today's state and local government acquisitions.
Backed by The George Washington University School of Business and Public Management in Washington, DC, this certificate will give you a practical, well-rounded understanding of contract management at the state and local level, even beyond your current realm of responsibilities. And the certificate will demonstrate your knowledge to your superiors, peers and counterparts across the negotiating table. Open doors to future career opportunities with a master's certificate.
| Sample Master's Certificate* |
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| Start by taking... |
| Fundamentals of State & Local Contracting |
| Take the following courses... |
| Negotiation Strategies and Techniques |
| Contract Formation for Competitive (Best- Value) Negotiation |
| Managing Outsourcing Contracts |
| Project Management for Contract Managers |
| Business Law and the UCC |
| Finish by taking... |
| Contract Administration |
| Receive Your Certificate |
*Sample curricula path. Learning path may vary based on state/municipality's specific requirements.
Upon successful completion of the required seven courses, you will earn a Master's Certificate in State and Local Government Contract Management awarded by ESI and The George Washington University.
Requirements
Available On-site
To earn this master's certificate,
you must complete courses ranging from two to five
days in length over a four-year period. Courses may be taken in any order. We recommend that Fundamentals of State & Local Contracting be taken before any other course and that Contract Administration be taken last.
You must attend a total of seven ESI courses to receive the Master’s Certificate in State and Local Government Contract Management. You may cite a course other than a ESI course as evidence that you possess the skills and knowledge base covered by the course for which you want to make a substitution, but you may not substitute a non-ESI course for any of the seven courses.
ESI's Partnership with GW
Through its partnership with GW, ESI offers courses that lead to master's certification in contract management and project management. The master's certificates are a professional credential that represent the attainment of advanced knowledge and skills. The program does not carry academic credit.
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