Contract Management Training Courses


This project management course has been developed to improve project delivery performance and efficiency by increasing the knowledge and skills of project/related staff in the areas of contract law and contract management.

Using a combination of case study application and practice exam questions (from law degree courses), the course will address the techniques and soft-skills necessary to effectively deliver projects in a contractual environment. Copies of all case law used are included.


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Contract Management Course Outline

Printable version of the Contract Management Course OutlineLearning Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will:

  • Understand importance of the contract
  • Be able to identify contractual obligations
  • Be able to use common legal/contractual terminology
  • Understand importance of the contract in the procurement process
  • Understand key areas of risk in a contract
  • Understand the key role that the contracting process plays in project success

Materials 

Delegates will receive: 

  • Course manual

Examination Structure

Not applicable 

Who Should Attend/Pre-requisites

The course is designed for anyone in a project management role requiring working knowledge of Contract Law and Contract Management who wish to gain a broad understanding of contract law.
2 Years+ Project Management or involvement with projects is recommended.

Topics Covered - 2 Day

This highly interactive and participative course covers the following areas:

  • Introductions/Expectations

An opportunity to familiarise delegates with the course content, desired outcomes and individual requirements

  • Contract Essential Elements

Each contract has a specific purpose. This session covers definitions, relationships and the importance of contracts. It considers what is required for a contract to be valid and enforceable, including offer and acceptance, consideration and intention

  • Law of Contract

This session looks at specific legal aspects including doctrine of privity, vitiating factors and quantum meruit

  • Contract Performance and Non-performance

Delegates will learn about contract performance including terms and conditions. They will also consider discharge, breach of contract and damages

  • Procurement

This session looks at the contract as a procurement tool considering procurement strategy and options, forms of contract, allocating risk, supply chain management, partnering arrangements and contracts, design and intellectual property

  • Tendering

Delegates will learn about tender documents, preparing for tender, tender return, evaluation and award

  • Contract Management

This session looks at the operation of the contract and considers contract documents, administrative requirements, record keeping, major provisions, carrying out the work, monitoring and control, breach and dispute resolution
Personal action plans 

 

Aikona are an approved project management training provider for:


 

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