The Contract Administration course will also enable you to realize the value of information about procurement terms and conditions. Delegates can also consider opportunities to apply lessons gained to recognize Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and how to settle disputes and alliances.

At the end of the Contract Administration Training Course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental obligations of the contract administrator
• Effectively implement the signed contract to achieve the employer’s requirements
• Gain sufficient knowledge in the valuation of variations, payments, and claims
• Application of contractual techniques in dealing with the risks involved in the projects
• Understanding the requirement of insurance, bond and guarantees
• Understanding the importance of dispute resolution techniques
• Effectively communicate with the parties on their contractual responsibilities
• Identify the process involved in the project closeout

Contract Administration course would be suitable for:

• Contract specialists and professionals
• Contract and project coordinators
• Bid managers

• Supply chain professionals
• Consumers and other purchasing officers
• Contractors and Sub-contractors
• Cost Controllers
• Company Executives

Day 1

Introduction to Contract Administration

• Overview of contract administration
• Who is a contract administrator?
• The role and responsibilities of the contract administrator
• Requirements to become a contract administrator
• Implementing the contract

Day 2

Contract Administration Tools

• Knowing your contract
• Contract provisions affecting implementation
• Roles and responsibilities of contract administrators
• Tools and techniques for contract administration
• Dissection technique
• Records management system
• Change control system
• Issues and risks logs
• Developing schedule plans 
• Performance reporting
• Lessons learned
• International contracting

Day 3

Contractor Evaluation

• Questionnaire and surveys
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Targets and benchmarks
• Service Level Agreement (SLAs)
• Managing subcontractors

Day 4

Changes, Claims, and Disputes

• Change process
• Breach of contract
• Money damages
• Equitable remedies
• Claims and disputes
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Mediation
• Arbitration

Day 5

Post-Award Negotiation

• Negotiation preparation 
• Negotiation objectives
• Negotiation guidelines

Rectus attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.