Management of Contracts & Contract Claims Training Course

Course Category : Legal

A professional training programme that strengthens competence in contract and claim management, dispute avoidance, and sound negotiation and legal decision-making across domestic and international environments.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Advanced

Introduction

In contemporary contracting environments, contract management is no longer limited to drafting obligations and monitoring performance; it has become a strategic function linked to rights protection, risk control, and dispute prevention before issues escalate into complex claims or costly legal proceedings. This course examines advanced concepts in contract and claim management through the analysis of claim causes, counterclaims, evaluation and documentation methods, negotiation strategies, and both traditional and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, enabling participants to strengthen contractual performance and improve practical decision-making in domestic and international settings.

Targeted Audience

Contract and Contract Administration Professionals
Tendering and Procurement Professionals
Project Managers and Contract Engineers
Operations and Maintenance Professionals
Finance Personnel Involved in Contractual Matters
Legal and Administrative Advisors
Contract Compliance and Monitoring Officers
Professionals Involved in Commercial Dispute Resolution

Targeted Skills

Analysing the Causes of Claims and Counterclaims
Interpreting Contract Clauses Relevant to Risk and Disputes
Evaluating Claims from Contractual and Practical Perspectives
Preparing Notices and Supporting Claim Documentation
Negotiating Effectively During Contractual Disputes
Applying Amicable and Alternative Resolution Methods
Reducing Dispute Exposure through Proactive Management
Strengthening Legal and Commercial Awareness in International Environments

Expected Outcomes

Understand the professional and legal foundations of contract and claim management.
Distinguish between claims and counterclaims and analyse how they arise.
Evaluate claims against timing, procedural, and documentary requirements.
Use contractual provisions to reduce disputes and mitigate risk.
Apply practical negotiation strategies in contractual conflict situations.
Select appropriate dispute resolution methods according to dispute type and contractual context.
Improve documentation quality and evidentiary records supporting contractual positions.
Strengthen organisational capability to prevent claims and disputes before escalation.

Training Topics Index

Typical causes of claims in contractual practice
Poor drafting and lack of clarity in scope of work or services
Misunderstanding legal, technical, and contractual obligations
Core distinctions between claims and counterclaims
Key contractual provisions linked to rights and defences

Claims in construction and other commercial contracts
Disputes related to variations, valuation, and remeasurement
Breach of contract, quality issues, and rework claims
Full or partial rejection of goods and warranty claims
Special issues in EPC and turnkey contract environments

Notice requirements, timing, and contractual time bars
Claim format and essential information requirements
Supporting documents, records, and evidentiary documentation
Claim review, further information requests, and realistic appraisal
Early settlement and rapid claim management to avoid escalation

Defining disputes within the contractual relationship
Stage negotiation and the principle of mutual gain
Offers, bargaining, and interest-based negotiation
Managing tension, personality clashes, and business relationships
Litigation and domestic or international arbitration in practice

Evidence issues, document production, and record integrity
Mediation, med-arb, arb-med, and early neutral evaluation
Expert determination, dispute review boards, and related methods
Ethical concerns, audit trails, and anti-corruption discipline
Strategies for avoiding claims, disputes, litigation, and arbitration

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

Management of Contracts & Contract Claims Training Course