The Complete Course on Contracts & Project Management

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Course Introduction

The Complete Course on Contracts & Project Management is designed to help professionals manage projects of any scale, from small assignments to complex multi-stakeholder initiatives. This training course covers both project execution and procurement-driven commercial transactions, enabling participants to deliver project outcomes that align with client expectations and contractual obligations. You will learn how to produce consistent results, protect your organization’s interests, and meet both quality and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Following the PMI methodology, this course explores the five core phases of project management, while also focusing on contract management essentials. Participants will gain a clear understanding of contract functions, limitations, and the responsibilities of each party involved. The course also highlights the risks of non-compliance and how to mitigate them effectively. Additionally, the training course strengthens key soft skills such as leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and project communication, enabling participants to manage teams and contracts with confidence.

Key Highlights:

  • Comprehensive overview of contract management and project management
  • PMI-based approach covering initiation to closure
  • Clear guidance on procurement and commercial transactions
  • Strong emphasis on risk management and compliance
  • Practical insights on leadership, negotiation, and communication

Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Module I - The Complete Course on Contracts Management

Module II - The Complete Course on Project Management

Objectives

This Contracts & Project Management training course is designed to equip delegates with the skills to implement best practices and improve operational performance in their organizations. By attending this course, participants will be able to apply structured project and contract management techniques to enhance outcomes and reduce risks.

  • Apply a step-by-step approach to project management best practices
  • Master all five PMI project phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closure
  • Understand the differences between legal and contracting systems across regions
  • Implement effective risk allocation and dispute resolution methods in contract management
  • Apply project risk management tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
  • Protect organizational interests in international contracting and cross-border agreements

Training Methodology

This training course combines theoretical concepts with real-world case studies to ensure participants can apply learning immediately in their workplace. The course uses the PMI framework for project management while integrating contract management practices that align with international standards. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, delegates will learn how to manage contracts and projects in a structured and efficient way.

Participants will also benefit from scenario-based exercises that simulate real contract and project challenges. These exercises are designed to improve decision-making, negotiation skills, and stakeholder communication. The course is delivered in a structured format over two modules, allowing participants to focus on contracts management and project management separately or together for a comprehensive learning experience.

Who Should Attend?

This Contracts & Project Management training course is ideal for professionals involved in contract administration, procurement, project execution, and organizational delivery. It is especially suitable for those who want to improve their understanding of contract compliance, risk management, and project planning. Whether you are a contract specialist, engineer, project manager, or team member, this course provides practical tools to enhance your performance and support organizational goals.

Suitable for:

  • Contract Administrators & Contract Professionals
  • Contracts Managers
  • Engineers and Contract Operatives
  • Existing & New Project Managers
  • Project Team Members & Sponsors
  • Managers of Project Portfolios

Course Outline

Module I: The Complete Course on Contracts Management

Day 1: What Are Contracts and How Are They Created?

  • The Need for Contractual Relationships
  • What is Needed to Create a Valid Contract? Ingredients and Formalities
  • Authority and Agency
  • The Tender Process
  • Alternative Sourcing
  • Making Contracts Enforceable - With Particular Emphasis on the International Context

Day 2: The Structure of Contracts

  • Form of Agreement
  • Hierarchy of Terms and Conditions
  • Different Contractual Structures - Traditional and New
  • Risk and Title (Ownership) in International Trade. When Does It Transfer?
  • Notices and Other Formalities
  • Which Law and Which Courts?

Day 3: Collateral Documents

  • Securitising Performance Obligations
  • Bonds and Guarantees
  • Parent Company Guarantees
  • Letters of Intent, Comfort or Awareness
  • Insurance Policies
  • Assessing the Need for Financial Security

Day 4: Change and Variation

  • Changes to Contract Documents
  • Assignment / Novation Explained and Distinguished
  • Variation Clauses and Changes to the Scope of Work
  • Claims - What They Are, and How They Arise
  • Delay and Disruption
  • Force Majeure

Day 5: Resolving Disputes

  • Conflict Avoidance and Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses
  • Negotiation
  • Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation, ENE and New Best Practices in Dispute Resolution and Management
  • Final Questions and Review of Course

Module II: The Complete Course on Project Management

Day 6: The World of Project Management

  • What is a project?
  • Mature project management
  • Selecting projects to meet organizational goals
  • Managing programmes and portfolios
  • Uncertainty in project selection decisions
  • Project data, information and knowledge management

Day 7: Project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting

  • Strategic, tactical and operational planning
  • The contents of a project plan
  • Level of detail in scheduling
  • Network logic and dependency analysis
  • Project uncertainty and risk management
  • Fundamentals of budgeting and cost control

Day 8: Project Resourcing, Monitoring and Control

  • Resource allocation
  • Expediting a project
  • The Critical Chain approach
  • Designing the monitoring cycle
  • Performance indicators and control mechanisms
  • Designing the change control system

Day 9: The Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities

  • Selection of the Project Manager
  • Project Team-building and empowerment
  • Delegating with confidence
  • Communication within the project team
  • Project team leadership
  • Conflict handling

Day 10: Project Evaluation, Reporting, Closure and Hand-over

  • Evaluation criteria and project auditing
  • Analysing project performance
  • Progress reports and records
  • Determinants of project success
  • Successful project hand-over
  • Lessons learned and creating learning culture

Certificate

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

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