Level 1: Contract Data Management

Master the fundamentals of managing contract data requirements with confidence, clarity, and compliance.
Government contracts generate critical data deliverables — and mishandling them can lead to rejections, delays, performance hits, or compliance risk.

This course gives you a clear, practical foundation for managing unclassified contract data the right way from award through closeout.


Who This Course Is For:

This course is designed for professionals who support or manage government contracts, including:

  • Contract Data Managers
  • Program Managers & Deputy PMs
  • Contracts & Subcontracts Professionals
  • Engineering & Technical Leads
  • Quality, Compliance, and CM personnel
  • New hires transitioning into contracting environments

No prior data management experience is required.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will understand how to:

  • Interpret Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)
  • Identify data requirements across the contract, SOW, and attachments
  • Plan and track data deliverables throughout the contract lifecycle
  • Prepare compliant, complete, and on-time submissions
  • Understand government review, acceptance, rejection, and disposition processes
  • Reduce rework, late deliveries, and compliance risk

This course focuses on real-world application, not theory.

Curriculum

  Unclassified Data Management Introduction
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  Module 1: Foundations of Data Management
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  Module 2: The Data Management Role
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  Module 3: Planning & Control of Data Requirements
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  Module 4: Deliverable Development & Control
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  Module 5: Submission, Disposition & Performance
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  Module 6: IP Protection & Data Markings
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  Module 7: Integration & Best Practices
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  Course Summary
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  Final Exam
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Your Instruction Team


Our instruction team consists of data management professionals with over a decade of experience supporting government contracts.

They understand the challenges of interpreting contract requirements, coordinating across teams, and meeting government expectations. This course is designed to provide clear, actionable guidance based on real program experience — not generic theory.



Comprehensive

Exploring the Full Spectrum of Data Management Techniques

Innovative

Pioneering Strategies for Modern Data Management

Practical

Real-World Applications and Best Practices in Data Management