Managing Global Outsourced Projects Course

Program Overview

This online or in-person program provides a comprehensive overview of outsourcing, covering key legal considerations, contract processes, financial performance analysis, negotiation tactics, and domestic and international outsourcing models. Led by an authorized PMI trainer, the course prepares students for careers in project management, supply chain management, and other fields where outsourcing is prevalent.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• Key legal considerations in the contract process between buyer and seller
• Process for closing or terminating a contract
• Calculating the financial performance of a contract based on contract terms and identifying areas for improvement in contract administration
• Different negotiation tactics and the value of applying different approaches on varying relationships with win-win outcomes
• Distinguishing between domestic and off-shoring (International) outsourcing models

Course Structure:

• The course is offered online and in-person.
• The online course has no set meeting times.
• The in-person course meets once a week for 11 weeks.

Course Schedule:

• The online course runs from June 24 to September 8, 2024.
• The in-person course schedule is not yet available.

Individual Modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Outsourcing
• Overview of outsourcing
• Benefits and challenges of outsourcing
• Types of outsourcing
• Module 2: The Contract Process
• Key legal considerations in the contract process
• Process for closing or terminating a contract
• Module 3: Contract Administration
• Calculating the financial performance of a contract based on contract terms
• Identifying areas for improvement in contract administration
• Module 4: Negotiation
• Different negotiation tactics
• Value of applying different approaches on varying relationships with win-win outcomes
• Module 5: Domestic and Off-Shoring Outsourcing Models

Teaching:

• The course is taught by Vincent Padilla, a Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP®) and approved by PMI to issue professional development units (PDUs).

Careers:

• The course can help students prepare for careers in project management, supply chain management, and other fields where outsourcing is used.