Manage your team's resources and make a beneficial agreement with several suppliers"

With this program, the student will have the opportunity to learn how to carry out the proper control and management of the purchases of those products and services that will be indispensable to carry out a technology project. Therefore, we will explain at length what a contract is and the implications it has for this phase of planning. An analysis will also be made on the importance of the team manager in the drafting of a commercial agreement.

On the other hand, computer scientists who complete this program will be able to develop a strategy to negotiate with the suppliers of their interest. In this regard, they should start by compiling a list and canvassing the market for the best options. In addition, you will learn about a bid weighting matrix, a methodology that helps to make decisions and establish criteria for the evaluation of vendors' bids.

With the knowledge provided in the program, the student will be able to make accurate, fast and effective decisions, which will be supported by a series of concrete data on the reality of the job.

Learn about the multiple criteria for evaluating bids from technology suppliers"

This postgraduate certificate in Management and Control Processes in Technology Project Acquisitions contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Technology Project Management
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the system provide business and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The key to getting the best deal is to define an acquisition plan"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Develop and execute best practices for acquiring quality products and services”

Choose the right suppliers and build relationships with them to foster business relationships”

The objective for this program is to highlight the skills and abilities of students who aspire to improve their position within an Information Technology (IT) team. To do so, they will be able to negotiate with suppliers, draw up contracts and even monitor and control bids by means of a weighting matrix. This way, at the end of the program, they will be able to determine the best vendors for the team and manage a mutually beneficial contract.

To work on a great project, you must know and identify the best technology providers in the market"

General Objectives

• Develop skills and abilities required to make decisions in all types of projects, especially in technological projects and those developed in multidisciplinary contexts and environments
• Acquire the ability to analyze and diagnose business and management problems
• Master advanced business management tools
• Provide a global and strategic vision of all operational departments of the company
• Take responsibility and think in a transversal and integrative way to analyze and solve situations in uncertain environments
• Develop Technology Projects incorporation reports
• Carry out a comprehensive control of all projects
• Knowing how to estimate time in each process of project design and development
• Evaluate the processes and estimate the cost of developing a technology project
• Give importance to the quality of the projects
• Understanding the cost of failing to meet project quality
• Perform quality controls at each stage of the project
• Gain skills and techniques to manage human resources and be able to resolve conflicts in the team
• Learn about emerging trends in the technology market
• Develop communication skills that favor the effectiveness of work teams
• Understand and manage the risks of technology projects

Specific Objectives

• Control the main activities of the project manager and the contract
• Define a procurement strategy to suit different environments and types of contracts
• Learn how to negotiate with suppliers
• Search, select and evaluate the bids received 

With this postgraduate certificate, you will be able to assume new responsibilities and know the necessary documentation to acquire a technological service"