About this Event
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About This Course
Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session
Course Overview
Your relationship with your vendors can often make or break a project baseline. In this short course, you will learn best practices for managing the vendor relationship from initiation to close, including documenting requirements, negotiating contract terms, and evaluating proposals. You'll learn how and why to establish clearly defined roles and responsibilities between you and your vendors.
Learning Objectives
You Will Learn:
● The importance of the vendor contract
● Vendor communication planning
● Vendor management plan
● Vendor contract closeout
Who can Attend?
Project managers, IT project managers, project coordinators, project analysts, project leaders, senior project managers, team leaders, product managers, program managers, project sponsors, and project team members and also who want to continue to develop their skills and renew their PMP® certification.
Why is it Right Fit for You?
This program is ideal if you are responsible for managing vendors and want to ensure stronger contracts, clearer communication, and better project outcomes. Effective vendor management directly impacts project timelines, costs, and quality. This course equips you with structured tools to define roles, manage expectations, handle issues proactively, and close contracts professionally. Whether you manage small suppliers or large strategic vendors, this training helps you reduce risk and enhance project performance.
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Can this Effective Vendor Management course be customized for our organization?
Yes, we offer customized in-house Vendor Management programs tailored to your industry, procurement processes, contract frameworks, and project governance standards. The training can incorporate your organization’s vendor scenarios, contractual challenges, and communication structures to ensure maximum practical relevance and measurable impact. Delivery format and focus areas can be aligned with your business objectives and compliance requirements.
📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session: [email protected]
Agenda
Module 1 : Establishing the vendor relationship
Module 2 : Creating the vendor management plan
Module 3 : Documenting the vendor communication plan
Module 4 : Managing vendors throughout the project life cycle
Module 5 : Dealing with vendor issues
Module 6 : Vendor contract closeout
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Regus BC, Vancouver - Pacific Centre, 701 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 605.73 to CAD 776.51
