CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Next Session Begins April 28
- 3 COURSES
- 100% ONLINE
- ENROLLING MONTHLY
- 225 MILITARY CLOCK HOURS
Build contract expertise that moves business forward.
Gain the knowledge and skills to manage complex contracts with confidence. Villanova’s Contract Management Certificate covers the full contract lifecycle—commercial and government—through a three-course sequence. Learn key frameworks like the UCC, FAR and CMBOK while building hands-on expertise in negotiation, risk mitigation, compliance, redlining and cost analysis. Ideal for professionals in procurement, supply chain, project management or legal support roles, this program also supports preparation for NCMA certifications.
LEARNED SKILLS
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Commercial Acquisition
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Complex Non-Commercial Acquisition
- Ethical Contracting
- Conflict Resolution
- Compliance
- Government Contracting Best Practices
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
- Early to mid-level procurement and contract management professionals looking to advance in their careers.
- Professionals who are moving between private industry and government contracting.
- People from adjacent fields who would like to move into a career in contract management.
- Anyone looking to start a business that contracts with the government or other organizations.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
77K
Estimated # of National Job Openings
$136K
Purchasing Manager Median Salary
Principles + Practice Learning Model
An innovative and unique model of learning:
Principles serves as the foundation for each course, providing essential knowledge to help you expand your skill set and deepen your expertise. Through independently paced online coursework, you’ll watch videos and complete weekly assignments on your schedule. This flexible format ensures you can build your expertise at a pace that works for you.
Practice builds upon Principles through collaboration and real-world application. Weekly, live faculty-led sessions further enhance learning by fostering open dialogue and connecting you with peers across multiple industries. These interactive sessions provide opportunities to discuss workplace challenges, share insights and receive valuable feedback.
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
3 courses
6 weeks per course
12.5 hours per week
18 WEEKS
$6,285 $5,342.25
(15% program savings applied)
SINGLE
COURSE
Each single course is made up of a Principles asynchronous microcourse and a Practice live virtual microcourse. You can complete the microcourses simultaneously with the Fast Track option, or consecutively for the Flex Track option.
Fast Track
6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
Flex Track
12 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
$2,095 $1,885.50
(10% course bundle savings applied)
MICRO
COURSE
The Principles microcourse offers the lowest cost investment and a fully asynchronous experience. You must complete the Principles microcourse before enrolling in the corresponding Practice microcourse.
6 Weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Principles | $800
Practice | $1,295
Complete all three courses to earn the full certificate.
Commercial Contract Management
Master the fundamentals of commercial contract management, including the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), contract formation, negotiation and risk assessment. Learn to draft, analyze and redline contracts while exploring key topics like non-disclosure agreements, payment terms and dispute resolution. Ideal for business professionals, procurement specialists and those preparing for the CCCM certification.
Textbook purchase required.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
Government Contract Management
Examine the theory and practice of federal acquisition management, focusing on pre- and post-award contracting for complex, noncommercial acquisitions. Develop the skills to serve as a business advisor, applying ethical principles and sound judgment to resolve contracting issues. Gain expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, contracting methods, negotiations, audits and dispute resolution. Ideal for professionals managing federal contracts or preparing for the Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) certification.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
Advanced Contract Management
Navigate the complexities of high-stakes contracts with an in-depth exploration of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK). This course covers commercial and government contracting, acquisition management, pricing strategies, negotiations and procurement law, equipping professionals with the expertise to navigate every phase of the contracting process while providing a strong foundation for NCMA certifications.
Textbook purchase required.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
Choose the model that is right for you:
- 15% discount over single microcourse
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including two 60-minute personalized advising sessions
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Digital Badge for each course completed
- Certificate upon program completion
- 10% discount over single microcourse
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Digital Badge
- Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
- 100% online asynchronous coursework and assessments
- 1:1 faculty support throughout coursework
CREDENTIALS
Earn Badges. Get Noticed.
Earn a digital badge for every completed course. You'll also earn a program certificate and program digital badge upon completion of required courses. Showcase your new skills and gain a competitive edge by adding badges backed by Villanova University to your resume, LinkedIn profile or email signature.
FACULTY
Christie Harris, MA
is a Senior Contract Specialist with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. She brings over fifteen years of experience as a contracting officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and previous career experience working for companies vying for government contracts. She is a member of the Washington, D.C., chapter of the NCMA (National Contract Management Association) and holds several contracting certifications. Christie received a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Principia College and her master’s degree in international commerce and policy from George Mason University.
Ronald Bean, MBA
has over twenty-five years of career experience that includes healthcare management, sales and sales management, and real estate. He specializes in developing compensation plans and promoting career development for associates through didactic and experiential learning plans with a strong focus on developing sales strategies, segmenting markets and customer types, and application of business analytics to achieve business objectives.
Kimberly Strong Flint, MPA
has had a diverse career spanning over thirty-five (35) years in public service at the federal, state and local government levels. Beginning in 2023, she accepted a position with the New York State Division of Homeland Security, where she works to support communities and organizations seeking public assistance after disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and more. Before that, she spent twenty (20) years as the contract administrator for Oneida County, New York, overseeing contracts for all county departments and incorporating federal, state and local funding sources. With a background in program management, she acquired a broad knowledge of contract procedures, government operations, public service and administrative law.
Kimberly has a bachelor’s degree in education from Keuka College and a master’s in public administration from Marist College. She began teaching for Villanova in 2017, and prior to that, she spent ten years as an Adjunct Instructor for Mohawk Valley Community College in Upstate New York, teaching courses on American National Government, State and Local Government, Macroeconomics and Organizational Behavior.
Michael Baumann, MS
Michael Baumann is a Division Director for GSA FAS, Assisted Acquisition Services Army, overseeing the technical solutions and project delivery of an $8B portfolio of complex acquisitions across the Mid-Atlantic and EMEA regions. With over 15 years of federal service, he has led large-scale IT and ISR acquisitions for the DoD, Intelligence Community, and NATO. His previous roles include Operations Manager for GSA Region 3, EMEA Branch Chief embedded with USAREUR-AF, and Senior Project Manager in both Philadelphia and Germany. As a faculty member for Villanova’s Contract Management Certificate program, he brings firsthand expertise in federal acquisition strategy, procurement, and project execution, equipping students with real-world insights into government contracting and acquisition management.
Megan Gerety, MS, MBA, Ph.D.
is a Contract Specialist with the United States Department of Defense. She strives to minimize supply chain risk and overspending by focusing on small business opportunities, strategic contracting and effective negotiation. Megan received her bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a master’s in communication and public relations from Lasell College, an MBA with a concentration in supply chain management from the University of Scranton and a Ph.D. in leadership and business through the University of the Cumberlands.
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