Vendor and Contract Management for IT

In todays IT landscape, managing external vendors and contracts is crucial for service delivery, risk mitigation, and cost control. This course provides IT professionals with the essential skills to navigate the entire vendor lifecycle, from initial selection and negotiation to ongoing performance monitoring and contract closure. Participants will learn how to develop clear service requirements, structure robust agreements, enforce SLAs, and build strategic, mutually beneficial relationships with key technology partners. The focus is on maximizing vendor value while minimizing operational and compliance risks through structured governance.