CM102: Mastering Complete Pre-Award Contract Management
What you'll learn
- Learn pre-award contract management in a single course
- Draft effective contracts and develop Request For Proposal (RFP)
- Learn how to develop Invitation to Tender (ITT) Package
- Learn how to prequalify (PQ) bidders in a better way
- Discuss bid opening, technical and commercial evaluations
- Tips and tactics for effective Letter of Award (LoA) and Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Learn how and when to receive key submittals from the winning bidder
Requirements
- Some knowledge on fundamentals of contract management would be perfect.
- I recommend learners take my other course CM101: Mastering Post-Award Contract Management Bootcamp
Description
Ready to master pre-award contract management and take your career to the next level?
This practical, fast-paced course is designed to give you everything you need to succeed — without the fluff.
With 29 lectures across 7 easy-to-follow sections, you’ll cover the entire spectrum of pre-award contract management in just 1.5 hours. Each lecture is concise and to the point, packed with real-world insights and practical applications you can immediately use on the job.
Here’s what you’ll get inside:
High-quality video lessons with real-world examples from a practicing contract and commercial expert
Downloadable, ready-to-use tools and templates (MS Word & Excel) — no need to start from scratch
Quizzes to check your progress and solidify your learning
Direct 1-on-1 instructor support to answer your questions
Lifetime access with free updates and enhancements
Closed Captions (English) for an accessible learning experience
Practical Tools You’ll Gain Access To:
Sample Bid Evaluation Table
Procurement Routes: Advantages & Disadvantages
Comprehensive ITT (Invitation to Tender) Document Checklist
Prequalification (PQ) Questionnaire & Application Letter
Pre-bid Meeting Agenda, Site Visit Checklist & Bid Clarification Agenda
Confidentiality Agreement & Letter of Regret Templates
Insurance Policy Review Checklist
Sample Pre-Award Meeting Agenda & Letter of Award
Whether you’re just starting in procurement and contract management, or you’re a seasoned professional looking to refresh your skills, this course equips you with job-ready tools and knowledge to handle pre-award processes with confidence.
Bonus for Professionals:
You can even claim 1.5 PDUs and 1.5 CPDs towards renewing your PMI-PMP and RICS-MRICS certifications.
Enroll today to build confidence, save time with ready-to-use documents, and become the go-to professional in pre-award contract management!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to learn pre-award contract management in a project
- Anyone who wants to refresh or level up their pre-contract management skills
- Anyone who considers to make a career change to manage tenders
- Anyone who needs ready-to-use documents in native MS Word or Excel formats
- PMI-PMP Certificate holders who want to earn 1.5 PDUs (PMI Talent Triangle Skill Area: Strategic and Business Management)
- RICS-MRICS Certificate holders who want to earn 1.5 CPDs
Instructor
Koray Demir is a civil engineer and project management professional with 20 years of global experience, specializing in contracts and commercial management. He is a PMP® (Project Management Professional), an MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor, and also holds a Professional Diploma in FIDIC Contracts and an ESG certification from Berkeley Law Executive Education.
Over his career, Koray has managed the full spectrum of contract and commercial activities—from drafting, tendering, and bid evaluation to claims, variations, and dispute resolution. He has led large-scale projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, including high-rise tower, datacenter, airport, metro systems, cultural landmarks, pipelines, hydropower plants, and industrial facilities. His work has consistently focused on balancing contractual compliance, risk management, and commercial success.
What sets Koray apart is not only his technical expertise but also his passion for teaching. He understands the challenges professionals face when navigating complex contracts, tight budgets, and high-stakes negotiations. His courses are designed to make contract and commercial management concepts clear, practical, and applicable—providing learners with both the confidence and the tools to succeed.
Koray’s mission is to share real-world knowledge, foster professional growth, and empower learners worldwide to avoid common pitfalls and deliver projects with greater clarity, control, and commercial success.