Contracts Management Training Course

Course Category : Risk Management

This course delivers a comprehensive professional pathway for managing contracts from award through close-out and dispute resolution, aligned with international standards and best practices across multiple industries.
Duration & Level: 5 Days – Intermediate Level

Introduction

Contract management has become a strategic capability essential to organisational and project success. It sits at the intersection of legal frameworks, commercial objectives, and operational delivery. As contracts grow more complex and international in nature, organisations require professionals with robust contract management expertise across the entire lifecycle.
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in contract management, focusing on selecting appropriate contract models, managing performance, controlling risks, and addressing claims and disputes in line with recognised international standards and best practices..

Targeted Audience

  • Contract managers and professionals
  • Project and construction managers
  • Procurement managers
  • Commercial managers
  • Professionals involved in managing suppliers and contractors

Targeted Skills

  • Contract planning and preparation
  • Contract administration and execution
  • Performance analysis and risk management
  • Managing price and scope variations
  • Claims and dispute management

Expected Outcomes

  • Select appropriate contract types and forms for different situations.
  • Understand the legal framework governing contract management.
  • Apply practical tools to monitor and improve contract performance.
  • Manage risks, variations, and claims effectively.
  • Execute contract close-out and dispute resolution professionally.

Training Topics Index

  • Tendering and award processes
  • Legal requirements
  • Contractual documents
  • Standard terms and conditions
  • Identifying and managing contract risk

  • Contract management team roles
  • Contract implementation strategies
  • Review and inspection processes
  • Performance certification
  • KPIs and management reporting

  • Selecting the right contract model
  • Standard forms (FIDIC, NEC, ICC, etc.)
  • Force majeure
  • Indemnities, insurance, warranties
  • Bonds, guarantees, and variations

  • Price escalation
  • Cost and price analysis
  • Tracking changes
  • Managing scope and timing variations
  • Negotiation techniques

  • Contract claims categories
  • Penalties and service credits
  • Liquidated and unliquidated damages
  • Contract termination
  • Dispute resolution and close-out

Course Features

  • Updated and Interactive Content
  • Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
  • Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
  • Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code