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Effective Skills for Contract Administration

Effective Skills for Contract Administration

In this course, you will learn several important competencies necessary for the successful implementation of a contract or contract administration such as monitoring of performance, management of compliance and organizational problems in relation to the contract.

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Singapore 16-06-2025 20-06-2025 5500 $ Register Enquire
Kuala Lumpur 23-06-2025 27-06-2025 4950 $ Register Enquire
Casablanca 30-06-2025 04-07-2025 4950 $ Register Enquire
Barcelona 07-07-2025 11-07-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
Zurich 14-07-2025 18-07-2025 5600 $ Register Enquire
Cape Town 21-07-2025 25-07-2025 5600 $ Register Enquire
Madrid 28-07-2025 01-08-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
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Cairo 11-08-2025 15-08-2025 3950 $ Register Enquire
Amsterdam 25-08-2025 29-08-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
Kuala Lumpur 01-09-2025 05-09-2025 4950 $ Register Enquire
Istanbul 08-09-2025 12-09-2025 4950 $ Register Enquire
Cape Town 15-09-2025 19-09-2025 5600 $ Register Enquire
London 22-09-2025 26-09-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
Dubai 29-09-2025 03-10-2025 4300 $ Register Enquire
Amsterdam 06-10-2025 10-10-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
Paris 13-10-2025 17-10-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
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Prague 27-10-2025 31-10-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
Amsterdam 03-11-2025 07-11-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
Vienna 10-11-2025 14-11-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
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Manama 15-12-2025 19-12-2025 4400 $ Register Enquire
Madrid 22-12-2025 26-12-2025 6200 $ Register Enquire
Bali 29-12-2025 02-01-2026 4950 $ Register Enquire

Effective Skills for Contract Administration Course

Introduction:

This self-paced course on administrative skills related to contracts is designed for individuals who already possess basic knowledge of theory, practices, and tools pertinent to contract management and administration. The course will enhance their understanding of the steps and actions necessary for effective contract execution post-award.

The content includes best practices in contract administration and a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of contract administrators.

 

Objectives:

By the end of this contract administration skills course, participants will be able to:

  • Document and narrate the major activities and steps in contract administration, highlighting their importance.
  • Identify administration tools used during implementation and appreciate the role of the contract administrator.
  • Develop a system for contractor evaluation, assess strengths and weaknesses, and justify the importance of partnerships in contract management.
  • Describe causes and types of variation orders, claims, and damages.
  • Prepare to negotiate contract variations and claims to achieve satisfactory settlements.

 

Training Methodology:

  • Interactive lectures
  • Case studies
  • Group discussions
  • Role-playing scenarios
  • Simulation activities
  • Review and feedback sessions
  • Tools & techniques demonstrations
  • Q&A sessions

 

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Principles of Contracts

  • Creation of a contract
  • Contract structure
  • Functions of contract management
  • Challenges in contract administration
  • Stages of contract administration
  • Skills of contract administrators

 

Unit 2: Contract Administration Tools

  • Contract administration tools and techniques
  • Understanding contractual obligations
  • Provisions affecting execution
  • Assessment of administration methods
  • Analytical methods for contracts
  • Records management systems
  • Change management systems
  • Claims management process
  • Issues and risks registers
  • Risk containment plans
  • Transparent responsibilities
  • Progress tracking
  • Timelines for deliverables
  • Feedback for improvement
  • Points on international contracting

 

Unit 3: Contractor Evaluation

  • Performance evaluation forms and questionnaires
  • Contractor rating effects on future contracts
  • Performance indicators
  • Contractor goals and standards
  • Service level agreements (SLA)
  • Management of subcontractors
  • Collaborative work with contractors

 

Unit 4: Changes, Claims, and Disputes

  • Variations and variation orders
  • Change process control
  • Breach of contract consequences
  • Money damages and management
  • Concessional relief in breach cases
  • Claims and disputes
  • Alternative dispute resolution:
    • Mediation
    • Arbitration
  • Finalization and close-out recommendations

 

Unit 5: Negotiation

  • Contract negotiation training
  • Aims of negotiation
  • Negotiation rules compliance

 

Conclusion:

By mastering the principles of contract administration and the skills taught in this course, participants will be well-prepared to pursue contract administration certification, positioning themselves as proficient contract administrators capable of managing contracts efficiently and effectively.

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