Expert two-page flyer (HTML)
Updated 12 August 2026
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About the programme
Expert training will help public sector contract managers to secure better value for money and service efficiency from external contracts. It is a technical programme for:
- contract managers working in central government or the wider public sector
- anyone managing contracts with high value and levels of risk - gold contracts as per the tiering tool
- at least 6 to 12 months experience in a role overseeing the management of contracts
The ‘need to know’ details
Expert is a transferable accreditation across the public sector.
There is an exclusive focus on UK public sector contracts.
Accreditation is gained through an ePortfolio assessment that evidences how knowledge and skills have been demonstrated back in the workplace and an assessed one-to-one discussion.
It is a total of 12 weeks duration per practitioner and expert intake; eight weeks training and ePortfolio submission, 4 weeks for assessment and moderation. Those undertaking practitioner and expert training and assessment will do so over 2 intakes.
The wider benefits
The headlines from 2025…
- 92% completing the course have made contract savings
- £182m typical cost savings per annum have been reported
- 75% learners now feel more skilled in managing risk
- 79% learners have brought about contract efficiencies
The modules
Operational modules
Module 1 - Commercial awareness
Module 2 - Contract mobilisation
Module 3 - Contract risk and change
Module 4 - Managing contract delivery
Module 5 - Stakeholder Relationships
Module 6 - Contract exit & transition (as per Practitioner programme)
Further strategic modules
Expert Module 1 - Leading good practice through the contract management lifecycle
Expert Module 2 - Strategic contract management
Expert Module 3 - Leading on contract change, risk, and relationships
Cost
£7,700 (practitioner and expert training and assessment)
£3,700 (expert training and assessment)
£2,600 (expert assessment only)
Enrolment
Via contract lead and the Contract Management Pathfinder tool - foundation is a prerequisite
Duration
Each module is 7 hours in duration
Practicalities
Online blended learning, 3 intakes per year, assessment via ePortfolio evidence and 90-minute live assessment