Certified Contracts Professional

Contracts define the responsibilities and rights of all parties involved in business agreements. This interactive program equips participants with practical skills to manage contracts effectively, reduce disputes, and enhance organizational performance. Delegates will develop commercial awareness, risk management strategies, and a working knowledge of key legal principles, without this being a legal course.

Participants will learn how to:

• Enhance contract management skills to improve company performance
• Develop systems to reduce the frequency of contractual disputes
• Resolve disputes efficiently when they arise
• Manage contracts throughout the lifecycle—from pre-contract to post-contract stages
• Increase profitability by preventing unnecessary operational losses

By the end of the program, delegates will be able to:

• Understand necessary contractual and legal knowledge
• Apply different types of agreements effectively
• Enhance commercial awareness for smooth contract execution
• Identify and mitigate risk factors with commercial and program implications
• Maintain good record-keeping and contractual notices
• Understand liabilities arising from schedule changes and variations
• Negotiate and manage long-term contracts with confidence
• Resolve disputes proactively within the contract framework
• Implement appropriate dispute resolution methods, including ADR and mediation

• Contract Managers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Project Managers involved in contracting
• Legal Advisors and Non-Lawyers handling contracts
• Professionals responsible for dispute management and negotiation