Earn Your Certified Contract Administrator (CCA) Designation
Course Format & Location
- Delivery: Two (2) day 8-hour sessions and four (4) day 3-hour sessions
- Formats: In-person, online, and private
Course Overview
Certified Contract Administrators play a central role in MMCD-based infrastructure projects, ensuring fairness, transparency, and contractual compliance. This course prepares professionals to administer MMCD contracts effectively, providing the technical knowledge, legal framework, and ethical guidance required for success in the field.
Whether you’re aiming to boost your qualifications or strengthen your organization’s project delivery, this certification sets a professional standard recognized across British Columbia.
Why Take This Course?
- Learn the complete lifecycle of MMCD contract administration—from tender to post-construction
- Write the Certified Contract Administrator (CCA) exam to obtain your credential
- Improve your positioning for high-profile or complex contract assignments
- Gain skills that protect your organization—and the public—from risk and liability
- Signal your credibility and professionalism with the CCA credential
🏅 Certification matters: BC owners and developers increasingly seek certified contract administrators for their projects.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will leave with the knowledge to:
- Understand the background and structure of the MMCD Association
- Identify and manage conflict of interest and ethical responsibilities
- Oversee pre-contract procedures: tendering, document hierarchy, and legal application
- Communicate and document effectively with all stakeholders
- Apply best practices to document control, site meetings, and recordkeeping
- Clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Contract Administrator, Inspector, and Contractor
- Enforce schedules and manage issues like delays or liquidated damages
- Differentiate between Changes, Extras, and Force Account Work
- Administer payment processes, including holdbacks, Builders Lien Act compliance, and quantity measurement
- Handle disputes fairly and knowledgeably, while understanding your authority limits
- Fulfill post-contract duties such as warranty periods, record drawings, and early use protocols
Who Should Attend
- Contract Administrators (current or aspiring)
- Project Managers or Coordinators
- Municipal Engineers or Consultants
- Owners’ Representatives
- Inspectors and Site Supervisors
- Legal or Procurement Staff involved with MMCD documents
Course Fees
Private courses start at $15,088.00 for a group of maximum 20 students + $754.40 per additional student up to class size limit of 25
| Member Type | Price (CAD) |
| Sponsoring Member | $754.40* |
| Supporting Member | $754.40* |
| Associate Member | $848.70* |
| Non-Member | $943.00 |
+ GST | Includes full Course Binder |
Certification & Exam Info
- CCA Exam Fee: $100 + GST (paid separately)
- Exam available after completing the course and meeting practical experience requirements
- Students must submit the Student Profile Form prior to certification approval
