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Training Class Descriptions

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)

CTCM Training and Certification program contains one level of training and one level of formal certification.

CPA Texas Government Contract Management – 1 ½ day module

CPA Texas Government Contract Management (TGCM)

  • Contract Management Overview
  • Project Planning
  • Planning the Contract
  • Preparing the Proposal
  • Contract Administration
  • Contract Changes
  • Contract Closeout

CPA Texas Government Project Management (TGPM) - 1 ½ day module

CPA Texas Government Project Management (TGPM)

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Project Initiation
  • Project Planning
  • Project Execution
  • Measuring and Controlling Project Performance
  • Project Closeout

Negotiation Skills and Strategies – 1 day module

Negotiation Skills and Strategies (NSS)

  • Know when to negotiate
  • Learn the three phases to negotiations
  • Recognize the characteristics of a skilled negotiator
  • Learn the six steps of the planning process
  • Enhance skills by using negotiation strategies
  • Avoid common errors made in negotiations
  • Improve listening skills
  • Practice skills to become an effective negotiator

Important Note:

A student who has previously taken the Negotiation Skills and Strategies module as part of either the Certified Texas Purchaser course or the Certified Contract Manager course may be exempted from attending this one-day module. There is no registration fee discount. To request an exemption, please contact TCP no later than the Friday before your course begins.