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NCMA CPCM Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your CPCM exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free CPCM questions. We also provide premium CPCM practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

NCMA CPCM Exam Objectives

Section Weight Objectives
1.0 Leadership 8-12 1.1 Competence
1.2 Character
1.3 Collaboration
1.4 Vision
2.0 Management 30-35 2.1 Business Management
2.2 Financial Management
2.3 Project Management
2.4 Risk Management
2.5 Supply Chain Management
3.0 Guiding Principles 30-35 3.1 Skills and Roles
3.2 Contract Principles
3.3 Standards of Conduct
3.4 Regulatory Compliance
3.5 Situational Assessment
3.6 Team Dynamics
3.7 Communication and Documentation
4.0 Pre-Award 30-35 Domain A: Develop Solicitation
4.1 Plan Solicitation
4.2 Request Offers

Domain B: Develop Proposal
4.3 Plan Sales
4.4 Prepare Offer
5.0 Award 30-35 Domain C: Form Contract
5.1 Cost or Price Analysis
5.2 PlanNegotiations
5.3 Select Source
5.4 Manage Disagreements
6.0 Post-Award 30-35 Domain D: Perform Contract
6.1 Administer Contract
6.2 Ensure Quality
6.3 Manage Subcontracts
6.4 Manage Changes

Domain E: Close Contract
6.5 Close Out Contract
7.0 Learn 6-10 7.1 Continuous Learning
7.2 Individual Competence
7.3 Organizational Capability
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