Contract Management, Change Orders, Claims, and Arbitration

Course Category : Project Management

This course equips professionals with the knowledge to manage contracts effectively, administer change orders and claims, and apply best practices in dispute resolution and arbitration to minimise project risks.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Advanced

Introduction

Effective contract management is fundamental to achieving successful project outcomes while balancing legal obligations with operational objectives. As projects become increasingly complex, professionals must be capable of administering contract changes, evaluating claims, and resolving disputes using recognised legal and contractual practices.
This course provides comprehensive knowledge of the contract lifecycle, change order administration, claims management, dispute avoidance, arbitration procedures, and contract risk mitigation to improve contractual performance and organisational governance..

Targeted Audience

  • Contract Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Project Engineers
  • Contract Engineers
  • Consultants
  • Procurement Professionals
  • Legal Advisors
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Construction Managers

Targeted Skills

  • Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Contract Interpretation
  • Change Order Administration
  • Claims Preparation and Evaluation
  • Contractual Liability Assessment
  • Dispute Management
  • Arbitration Procedures
  • Contract Risk Mitigation

Expected Outcomes

  • Understand the complete contract lifecycle.
  • Apply best practices in change order management.
  • Prepare and evaluate contractual claims professionally.
  • Assess disputes and select appropriate resolution methods.
  • Understand arbitration procedures and stakeholder responsibilities.
  • Minimise contractual and legal risks in projects.

Training Topics Index

  • Contract lifecycle management
  • Types of contracts
  • Risk allocation principles
  • Contract interpretation

  • Fundamentals of change orders
  • Change order procedures
  • Cost and schedule impact analysis
  • Documentation and contract amendments

  • Types of contractual claims
  • Supporting evidence and documentation
  • Liability assessment
  • Claims preparation and settlement

  • Sources of contractual disputes
  • Alternative dispute resolution methods
  • Arbitration procedures
  • Enforcement of arbitration awards

  • Contract risk management
  • Governance and compliance
  • International best practices
  • Improving contractual performance

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