Contract Management

The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and tools required to manage contracts from inception to closure.

Participants in this interactive course will learn about the activities conducted in each phase of the life cycle of a contract, methodologies used to manage each one of these activities and the best practices used in contract management.

The course will cover critical areas such as contract preparation, contract award, and contract administration.

Course Methodology :

This course relies on the use of individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all key contract management activities.

The course also features the use of a number of case studies, presentations and role plays by participants followed by plenary discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre and post testing.

Course Objectives:

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

• Identify principles, definitions and major steps involved in the contracting process
• Outline all contract preparation activities including planning, developing scope of work and identifying sourcing options
• Recognize different types of contracts and the effect of each type on the risk allocation strategy
• Develop criteria to invite, receive and evaluate bids
• Apply contract administration tools and techniques to effectively manage the contract and avoid disputes during implementation
• Resolve disputes collaboratively and amicably and outlining alternative dispute resolution methods
• Managing contractors