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Overview
IACCM has developed the commitment management development program for both Procurement and Sales.
IACCM's purpose is to raise the status, profile and professionalism of commercial contracting. As the only global, not-for-profit association focused in this field, we are dedicated to the interests of commercial contracting professionals around the world. With members from more than 1,000 corporations in over 90 countries, IACCM is proud of its innovation and outstanding research and training capabilities.
IACCM training and professional accreditation is a key element in delivering this value - and ensuring the growing status of our members. The IACCM program is unique and brings attributes and objectivity far beyond that of similar professional associations. It is simple, low cost - and designed to recognize all aspects of your professional achievement and contribution. Our materials and approach offer convenience and continuing access.
ELearning
This program incorporates the latest technology in self-paced eLearning. The training focuses on the elements of the Contract Life Cycle, as well as advanced topics including contemporary information on best contracting practices important to a complete professional understanding of today's contract management environment.
The complete program consists of 36 training modules, averaging one hour each to complete.
Successfully completing all of the modules and passing each of the module exams will prepare you for the IACCM Certification Examination, which is a component in earning IACCM Commercial Contracting Certification.
Assessment and Certification
In recent benchmark studies, IACCM's approach to international certification and global association management has been recognized as 'best of breed'.
The IACCM certification process includes competency assessments, reviews, and examinations and personalized training curriculums, recognized by leading executive search firms and major international employers. As an Association, we are interested in best practice - individuals, functions and processes.
IACCM's unique web-based assessment system supports evaluation of current knowledge and skill set. This approach enables comprehensive professional development planning and provides a global overview of individual capabilities. The assessments are available online, 24 x 7 through our secure application to participants and designated reviewers.
There are four level of certification available: Associate, Member, Certified Member and Fellow.
The IACCM Certification Program is undertaken on-line and includes Skills Assessment and validation, and an examination to confirm knowledge of the Contract Management Life Cycle. Certification applications will be approved by a review board of senior managers / executives.
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What Does AmazonSupply Mean to the Business Supply Chain?
New e-commerce platform makes its move into the B2B marketplace
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Outsourcing Forecast
Wells Fargo Securities today issued a forecast for the outsourcing industry, based on conversations with 6 leading analysts.
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Is there a Best Practice way of doing business? And what is the role of 'standards'?
A working group of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is currently drafting an ISO guidance standard on outsourcing, and IACCM is acting as an external liaison to this group. I have spent the past two days in Paris with the group, where some fascinating debates have been taking place around what does best practice in outsourcing look like.
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But who is the expert?
Contract terms can generate value, or they can destroy value.
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Amsterdam has more than red lights
I spent the last two days in Amsterdam, participating in the SSON conference, along with a variety of other meetings.
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China Watch - A foreign lawyer's view from the inside
With the the era of low-cost, low-price manufacturing in China coming to an end, so too are the standard form supply and procurement contracts that have been used for the vast majority of transactions. In his blog, Robert Lewis identifies improved commercial contracting capability as a critical aspect of China's continued economic development.
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U.S. general counsel rank higher in their company than do their non-U.S. counterparts
Deloitte's Global Corporate Counsel Report 2011 presents data from almost 900 in-house counsel in 10 countries. Only 49 were from the United States. Of that subset, 86% are a member of the company's senior management team (at 6). Evidently a much lower percentage holds for counsel outside the U.S., since the figure for the entire survey population - increased some by the U.S. figures - was 62%. Hence, the top lawyers of non-U.S. companies for the most part don't occupy the rank of their American counterparts.
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Travelers' laptops infected through fake software updates in foreign hotel rooms
Recent analysis from the FBI and other government agencies demonstrates that malicious actors are targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an Internet connection in their hotel rooms
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An integration of perspectives
Yesterday saw two sell-out meetings of IACCM members, one in Melbourne, Australia, the other in Toronto, Canada. Despite modern transport capabilities, I only managed to be at the one in Toronto!
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Contract Managers Acting Differently
Yesterday IACCM ran a webinar featuring 4 leaders from the contracts and commercial community and the things they are doing to bring change within their corporations.
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