CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

- 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
- Conflict Resolution
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Complex Non-Commercial Acquisition
- Ethical Contracting
- 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
Choose the model that is right for you:
- 15% tuition savings over single microcourse
- 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% tuition savings over single microcourse
- 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.
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