Course Description

Participants will learn how to apply practical tools and techniques in your workplace through a rangeof engineering case studies, interactive activities and group discussions. us if you wish to register for this course, or if you want to receive more information.

Course Objectives

  • Gain advanced knowledge in contract management: planning, strategy, development, legal,
  • negotiation, disputes, claims, counter claims, risk & administration
  • Understand the importance of planning and preparation in successful contract
  • Select appropriate type and form of contracts for different situations
  •  Understand the legal framework in which contract management takes place
  • Understand the contract complexities that need managing
  • Explain the practical steps in obtaining and analyzing performance data​

Who Should Attend?

This intensive course is suitable for experienced functional managers and staff involved in roles suchas, contract management, project management, design management, construction managementprocurement management, commercial management, finance management and all others who areinvolved in the acquisition of materials or equipment, or the management of suppliers andcontractors delivering services.

Course Agenda

Day 1

  • Principles of Good Contracting
  • Overview of Tendering & Contract Award Process
  • Key Steps in the creation of a Contract
  • Essential Elements of a Valid Contract
  • Other Types of Obligation Documents
  • When to Obtain Legal Advice
  • Law of Agency
  • Organizing Strategies for Contract Management
  • Defining Contract Management Responsibilities
  • Planning for Contract Life Cycles
  • Work Plan Best Practices
  • Basic Contract Planning
  • Communication
  • Improving Contract Management
  • Essential elements of contract management
  • Contract Startup Techniques and Tools
  • Incorporating Risk Assessment and Management
  • Warranty and Claims Management
  • Cost Tracking and Management
  • Effective Handling of Contract Performance Issues
  • Design and Specification
  • Work Ordering Process
  • Contract Administration

Day 2

  •  Reporting Mechanisms
  • Cost Control
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Recovery Clause
  • Termination and suspension
  • Eliminating Sources of Contract Disputes
  • Errors and omissions
  • Anticipating and avoiding Conflicts
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dealing with Unknowns
  • Tracking Changes
  • Managing Expectations
  • Resolving disputes
  • Negotiation
  • Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution – especially mediation
  • Understanding and Developing Contract Terms and Conditions
  • Finding Contract Templates
  • Using standard form documents

Day 3

  • Modifying standard forms
  • Drafting special conditions
  • Issues for subcontracts
  • Case Studies
  • Review of different types of contractual strategy and some real problems
  • Contracts in the Twenty-First Century
  • Strategic Alliance and Partnering Agreements
  • Prime Contracting and other Consolidated Sourcing Contracts
  • The New Engineering Contract (NEC) and other industry standards
  • Online Contracting
  • Online dispute resolution
  • Supporting E-commerce
  • Contract Management Review and Summary
  • Course Highlights and Final Observations
  • Other Sources of Information

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech are begun with a written Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This proactive method will help to recognize the benefits and knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly experienced specialist; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage. Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • 30%  Theoretical lectures, Concepts and Role Play
  • 30%  Work Presentation and Techniques
  • 20%  Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20%  Topic General Discussions with Relevant Videos

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with a comprehensive reference manual. This manual is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading materials.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Course Completion Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.