It combines legal principles with practical writing techniques, helping participants reduce project risks and improve clarity between all parties involved.

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

• Understand the legal foundations and structure of contracts.
• Draft essential clauses and conditions in contracts effectively.
• Write precise and unambiguous scopes of work tailored to project requirements.
• Identify and avoid common pitfalls in contract and SOW drafting.
• Align SOWs with technical specifications, timelines, and deliverables.

This course is ideal for:

• Contract administrators and managers
• Procurement and supply chain professionals
• Project managers and coordinators
• Engineers involved in contract drafting or review
• Legal professionals and paralegals
• Business owners and consultants

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:
• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1: Introduction to Contract Law and Structure

• Purpose and types of contracts
• Legal principles behind contract formation
• Key elements: offer, acceptance, consideration, intention
• Standard vs. custom contracts
• Overview of contractual risk and liability

Day 2: Drafting Contract Terms and Clauses

• Anatomy of a contract document
• Boilerplate clauses (e.g., force majeure, termination, indemnity)
• Payment terms, delivery schedules, and penalties
• Confidentiality, IP, and dispute resolution clauses
• Drafting techniques: clarity, consistency, and completeness

Day 3: Writing Effective Scope of Work (SOW)

• Purpose and components of an SOW
• Structuring an SOW: objectives, tasks, deliverables, milestones
• Writing measurable, testable, and achievable requirements
• Integrating timelines, acceptance criteria, and resource allocation
• Avoiding ambiguity and scope creep

Day 4: Contract and SOW Integration + Case Studies

• Linking SOW to contract deliverables and obligations
• Change orders, amendments, and variations
• Reviewing case studies of good and bad contracts/SOWs
• Risk mitigation through clear documentation
• Common disputes and how to avoid them through drafting

Day 5: Practical Workshop and Review

• Group exercises: draft a sample contract and SOW
• Peer review and critique of drafted documents
• Troubleshooting real-life drafting scenarios
• Final Q&A and best practices checklist
• Course review and assessment (optional quiz/certification)

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.