Professional Certifications
Become a Certified European or Global Contract Manager
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National Contract Manager - For graduates starting their careers
For professionals with 2+ jurisdictions experience (verified)
Certified European Contract Manager - UK & EU focus
Certified Global Contract Manager - 30+ jurisdictions
Start with free NCM membership, gain experience, then pursue full certification
IGCM offers two flagship certifications, each with Foundation and Practitioner levels. Advanced and Expert levels are coming soon. Both programmes focus on comparative contract law — teaching you how clauses operate differently across jurisdictions.
Certified European Contract Manager (CECM)
The CECM certification focuses on UK and EU contracting, procurement regimes, GDPR overlays, and European-style contracts. Perfect for professionals working primarily within European markets.
- Understanding key European contract structures and frameworks
- Core clauses in UK and EU contracts: termination, liability, warranties, indemnities
- How EU and UK law influences contract interpretation
- GDPR and data protection considerations in contracts
- Public procurement frameworks (EU directives, UK regulations)
- Basic negotiation scenarios in European contexts
- Comparative analysis: UK common law vs. EU civil law influences
Online exam with scenario-based questions, plus a written assignment analyzing a European contract across UK and EU governing law options.
Certified Global Contract Manager (CGCM)
The CGCM certification covers multi-jurisdiction contracting, governing law selection, dispute resolution, and cross-border negotiation across 30+ countries. Essential for professionals working on international deals.
- Common law vs. civil law basics and how they affect contracts
- Governing law selection and jurisdiction clause strategy
- Comparative clause analysis across UK, US, EU, UAE, China, India, Africa
- Cross-border dispute resolution: arbitration, litigation, mediation
- Force majeure, hardship, and change of circumstances across systems
- High-level risk management in multi-jurisdiction contracts
- Cultural and regional negotiation styles
- Understanding contract enforceability across borders
Online exam with comparative law questions, plus a case study analyzing a multi-jurisdiction contract and proposing governing law and dispute resolution strategies.
How Certification Works
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Certification Benefits
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Stand out with multi-jurisdiction knowledge
Professional members receive certification discounts