Contract Management Principles & Practices

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Course Introduction

Staff involved in the contracting process must be proficient in applying contract management principles to effectively handle third-party suppliers. Without the necessary knowledge and skills, they risk suboptimal results and potential pitfalls, such as acquiring undesirable contractual liabilities or overlooking critical contract details.

This Contract Management Principles & Practices Training Course equips contract management professionals with the essential foundations needed to manage third-party suppliers efficiently. Whether the work involves construction, equipment and materials supply, or service delivery, participants will learn how to navigate procurement complexities and supplier management challenges with confidence.

By mastering these principles, participants will be able to support stronger supplier relationships, improve contract outcomes, and reduce risks related to non-compliance, disputes, or contract failure. The course is designed to build practical skills that can be applied immediately in real-world contracting environments.

Key benefits of this course include:

  • Clear understanding of contract management fundamentals and best practices
  • Improved capability to monitor and evaluate supplier performance
  • Enhanced ability to identify contractual risks and obligations
  • Practical techniques to manage variations, defaults, claims, and disputes
  • Confidence in applying contract tools such as SLA, guarantees, and contract templates

Objectives

Participants attending this COPEX training course will develop the knowledge and skills needed to apply contract management principles and best practices effectively. The course focuses on practical application and real-life scenarios to ensure participants can deliver better outcomes from commercial contracts.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Achieve better outcomes from commercial contracts through proactive management
  • Monitor contract performance and ensure supplier compliance
  • Analyze contract obligations, risks, and responsibilities clearly
  • Control and manage variations to contracts effectively
  • Identify and manage contract default situations promptly
  • Prepare for contract claims, disputes, and conflict resolution
  • Use different solutions, including contract suspension and termination, when necessary

Training Methodology

This course uses a blended learning approach that combines theory with practical application. Participants will be guided through real-world scenarios and case studies that reflect typical contract challenges in procurement and supplier management. The training is interactive and encourages participants to share experiences, discuss challenges, and learn from each other’s insights.

The course also includes exercises and group discussions that reinforce key concepts such as risk analysis, contract monitoring, and performance evaluation. Practical tools and techniques are presented in a simple, easy-to-use format, enabling participants to apply them directly in their workplace. By the end of the training, participants will be able to manage contracts more effectively, anticipate problems early, and take proactive actions to avoid disputes and failures.

Who Should Attend?

This COPEX training course is designed for professionals who are involved in any aspect of contract management and wish to enhance their skills in managing third-party suppliers. It is ideal for those who want to strengthen their understanding of contract tools, techniques, and best practices to improve contract outcomes and reduce risks.

The course is suitable for:

  • Procurement Officers involved in sourcing and supplier selection
  • Contract Engineers overseeing contract execution and compliance
  • Contract Analysts and Administrators responsible for contract documentation
  • Other contracts and procurement professionals seeking improved management skills
  • Supply Chain Management team members involved in supplier performance and compliance

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Contract Management

  • What is Effective Contract Management and why do we need it?
  • The causes and effects of contract failure
  • Analysis of the Contract requirements
  • Defining the Job to be done – specifications and the scope of work
  • Key Players in Contract Management

Day 2: Managing Contract Risks

  • Identifying risks affecting time, cost and quality
  • Responses to risk
  • Contract Types and how they manage risk
  • Important contract clauses about risk
  • Using Bonds and guarantees
  • Contract templates: FIDIC, NEC and other standard models

Day 3: Establishing the Framework for Contract Performance

  • Building a relationship for supplier performance
  • Motivational techniques – carrots and sticks
  • Contractor warranties
  • Monitoring service performance
  • Service Level Agreements
  • Tools and techniques for contract default

Day 4: Best Practices around Price and Cost issues

  • Setting the supplier’s agenda on costs and prices
  • Cost and Price analysis methods
  • Using economic price adjustment techniques
  • Price transparency and cost breakdowns
  • Managing the financial impact of contract variation
  • Negotiation techniques for improving value for money

Day 5: Contract Management and Administration

  • Handling contractor claims
  • Operating the liquidated damages clause
  • Preventing or resolving disputes
  • Handling defect liability and retention sums
  • Contract administration tasks from award to close out
  • Contract termination and handover

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Aztech Training
Coventry

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

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