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Contract Negotiation and Development, During and After Crisis

Building Better Contracts for Future Commercial Agreements

Classroom Sessions
14-18 Apr 2025
Dubai
$5,950
11-15 Aug 2025
London
$5,950
08-12 Dec 2025
Dubai
$5,950
Online Sessions
21-25 Jul 2025
Online
$3,950
10-14 Nov 2025
Online
$3,950
02-06 Feb 2026
Online
$3,950

Course Introduction

For over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a central concern for company leaders, with several moments of optimism quickly overshadowed by renewed outbreaks. This Contract Negotiation and Development, During and After Crisis training course addresses the current challenges of negotiating and developing contracts amid the pandemic, highlighting the need for adjustments in contract practices while underscoring the enduring essentials that remain unchanged.

The training course delves into how we must adapt our contract negotiation and development strategies in response to the ongoing public health crisis. It provides insights into navigating these new complexities while maintaining core contract principles.

Looking ahead to 2022 and beyond, the course also explores how increased experience in managing a COVID-affected environment will shape our approach to partnering with vendors, service suppliers, and contractors in the evolving ‘new normal.’

This COPEX training course will feature:

  • What is different about negotiating contracts using virtual working methods?
  • Tools and techniques to facilitate contract drafting when the parties are remote from each other
  • How is contractual performance impacted by a pandemic?
  • A re-think on risk sharing during a public health crisis
  • New approaches to contract making, reflecting the needs for greater collaboration between clients and suppliers

Training Objectives

By the end of this COPEX training course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss how contract making is changing to reflect the Post-COVID world
  • Identify contract objectives that they can achieve through negotiation
  • Prepare and discuss qualifications to contract drafts prepared by other parties
  • Aim higher in the contractual relationships they wish to initiate
  • Evaluate the risks that come with any contract, and find ways to manage and mitigate those risks
  • Utilise alternative tools to facilitate remote and virtual contract development

Training Methodology

This COPEX training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This will include stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics together with interactive trainer lead discussion sessions. Delegates will be encouraged to raise their own issues and problems faced within their industry or organisations for discussion on a confidential basis. This course will be taught face to face in a classroom setting, or online, using a suitable platform that facilitates interactivity and working together.

Who should Attend?

This training course will benefit all levels of personnel engaged in contract management, negotiation, procurement, operations, and disputes. This training course is suitable to a wide range of contracts professionals but will greatly benefit

  • Contract Administrators, Contract Professionals and Project Coordinators
  • Supply Officers, Buyers, Purchasing & Procurement Professionals
  • Project, Construction, Cost and Quantity Professionals
  • Claims Personnel, including Legal Advisers
  • Contracts Managers
  • Those new to contract negotiation and development, those preparing for a major project or experienced professionals taking a new look at contracts after the COVID crisis

Course Outline

Day One: Virtual Negotiation – Getting the Agreement You Want
  • The context of commercial agreements
  • Negotiating Principles for any contract
  • Setting contractual objectives
  • The most important negotiable elements
  • Negotiating an appropriate balance of commercial risks
  • What’s different about remote negotiation?
Day Two: Remote Contract Development
  • What constitutes a contract? – the essential document elements
  • Form, Ingredients and Basic Structure
  • Working electronically with draft Contract documents
  • Make things easier using standard forms and model agreements
  • Contract qualification – amending the other side’s draft
Day Three: Preparing for the Risks of Non-Performance
  • What are the key risks that the pandemic has changed?
  • Risk allocation in the contract – what’s the best approach?
  • The contractor can’t deliver – what are my remedies?
  • Using supply chain strategies to mitigate non-performance
  • Contingency planning
Day Four: Competitive and Collaborative Contracting Strategies
  • Comparing alternative approaches to working with contractors
  • Aligning the contractor’s interests with your own
  • Incentivising a partnering approach
  • A performance framework built on measuring and managing
  • Using Intelligent Client behaviours to maximise the relationship
Day Five: Beyond COVID – How Will Contracts be Different?
  • Re-thinking the scope of work
  • A new approach to sourcing - who should we contract with?
  • Creating sustainable supply chains
  • Features of the Post-COVID contract
  • Course summary and review

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

What is COPEX?

COPEX stands for “Competency Enhancement Programs” These courses are designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals across various sectors.

What are the benefits of attending COPEX training courses?

Enhanced Skills: Develop in-demand skills and knowledge in your chosen field.
Career Advancement: Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential.
Increased Confidence: Gain confidence in your abilities and enhance your professional presence.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and industry experts.
Improved Job Performance: Enhance your productivity, efficiency, and job satisfaction.
Personal Growth: Develop valuable personal and professional skills that can benefit you in all areas of life.

What makes COPEX training courses unique?

Experienced Instructors: Courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors with industry expertise.
Interactive Learning: Engaging and interactive learning methods, including workshops, simulations, case studies, and group discussions.
Practical Application: Focus on practical skills and real-world applications, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.
Flexible Learning Options: A variety of course formats available, including classroom training, online courses, and blended learning.
Certification & Recognition: Upon successful completion, you may receive industry-recognized certifications.

What is the cost of COPEX training courses?

The cost of COPEX training courses varies depending on the course duration, content, and delivery method.

How can I register?

There are several ways to register in our public training courses:
Online – Browse the Training Plan, select the course of choice, click on the button
“Register Now” inside the course outline page.
E-mail – Send the details (name, company name, email address and training course of
choice) of your nomination to [email protected]
Telephone – +971 4 368 6886 or +971 50 106 2750

When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.

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training course for you!

At Copex Training, we offer customizable courses designed to fit your specific needs. whether it's refining procurement practices or enhancing leadership and management skills, we tailor our programs to meet your unique goals and challenges. Let us create a training solution that delivers real results for your team.
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