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Become a certified global contracts manager (CGCM)

Master cross-border contract negotiation with clause-level comparative law training across 30+ governing laws with The Insitute of Global Contract Management (IGCM)

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The Institute of Global Contract Management

Built for contract managers, commercial teams and legal ops

We provide industry-recognized certifications and training for cross-border contract professionals, with a focus on comparative contract law across 30+ jurisdictions. Unlike law firms or traditional CLM providers, IGCM equips you with professional credentials that differentiate you in the marketplace and demonstrate expertise to employers worldwide.

Certified European & Global Contract Managers

Two flagship programmes: Certified European Contract Manager and Certified Global Contract Manager, designed for real-world contracting.

GlobalContracts.ai at the Core

Train using our AI engine to understand how clauses change across jurisdictions and governing laws.

Affordable, Practical, Professional

A modern alternative to expensive academic programmes, focused on practical skills and global employability.

Choose Your Path

From graduate entry to global certification - build your career step by step

Career Progression Pathway

1

Student

Learning phase

Free
2

NCM

Entry-level for law graduates

Free
3

CECM

European Certification

Certified
4

CGCM

Global Certification

Certified
5

CBCE

Cross-Border Contracts Expert

Elite

From student to industry authority: 10+ years experience across 5 regions required for CBCE

Europe-focused
Certified European Contract Manager
Master EU and UK contracting essentials, procurement-driven frameworks, and European commercial practices.
  • UK & EU contract law fundamentals
  • GDPR & regulatory overlays
  • Public and private sector contract structures
Global
Certified Global Contract Manager
Learn to manage and negotiate cross-border contracts across multiple legal systems.
  • Common law vs civil law basics
  • Governing law & jurisdiction strategy
  • Cross-border negotiation and risk management

Contract Clauses Behave Differently in Every Jurisdiction

Our programmes teach you how to interpret and negotiate key clauses across major global legal families

Termination clauses
Indemnities
Limitation of liability
Governing law + jurisdiction
Confidentiality + IP
Service levels + remedies
Warranties + representations
Force majeure

Across legal systems:

Common law (UK, US, Australia)Civil law (France, Germany, UAE, China)Hybrid systems (India, South Africa, Nigeria)

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Understand exactly how a clause changes when the governing law changes

Compare clause interpretations across countries

See cross-jurisdiction risks

Understand legal principles behind each clause

Join the IGCM Membership

Gain access to GlobalContracts.ai, jurisdiction guides, CPD webinars, and a professional network of contract managers.

Certified Professional Register

We maintain a public register of certified professionals so employers can verify credentials and find global contract talent.

Ready to become a Certified Global Contracts Manager?

Start with the Certified European or Certified Global Contract Manager programme.