Detailed Seminar Outlines

S01E Introduction to Information Technology (IT) Contract Management

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• Language
• Seminar Description
• Benefits of Attending
• Seminar Highlights
• Instructor
• Audience
• Location
• Schedule
• Time
• Cost

Language(s)
English and French

Seminar Description
Confused about the Contracting Process? Don't know what needs to be done, when and by whom? Introduction to IT Contract Management provides an introduction to the methods and techniques used in contracting for goods and services by IT managers in the federal government.

Benefits of Attending

• Understand the principles, sources and actual delegations of authority
• Explain the key activities required in the pre-solicitation phase of a contract, including what should be included in a requirement definition
• Identify the different ways of purchasing and sourcing for requirements
• Describe a variety of evaluation methods and vendor selection techniques
• Understand the requirements for good contract administration and documentation, including handling of changes, amendments and invoicing

Seminar Highlights

• Explains the roles and responsibilities of the
  various players involved in contracting in the federal government
• Identifies ways of avoiding illegal activities such as contract splitting
• Highlights additional references (web sites, documentation and contacts)
• Provides templates and decision trees that can be put to practical use
• Provides increased knowledge of good contracting
  practices that translates into enhanced skills

Instructor
Carolyn Montague

Audience
Anyone involved in contracting of goods or professional services and outsourcing

Location

Place du Portage, Phase III
Tower B - 1E
11 Laurier St.
Gatineau, Quebec
Room 811 (September 19-20, Room 812)

Schedule

Time
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cost
$575 (2 days)