Course CM-010
Contracts Management Specialist
Course Introduction This Contracts Management Specialist training course is designed to help contracts professionals man... The outline covers What are Contracts and How are They Created?, The Structure of Contracts, Col...
Introduction
Course overview
Course Introduction
This Contracts Management Specialist training course is designed to help contracts professionals manage the growing complexity of international commercial and business relationships.
As global trade becomes increasingly intricate, it is essential for all business professionals to understand the requirements and obligations outlined in a contract, as well as the potential consequences of any failures by either party.
The training course aims to provide participants with the knowledge needed to navigate these challenges effectively.
This training course will feature:
- The Differences in Approach Between Different Legal and Contracting Systems
- Risk Allocation in Contract Management and Dispute Resolution in Contractual Disputes
- Contracting in an International Context
- Protecting Your Company’s Interests
- An Understanding of Contracting in the English Language
Training Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Improve Their Understanding of the Role of Contracts Within a Business
- Develop More Confidence in Dealing with Contracting Issues
- Understand How Strategies Can Be Developed to Improve the Commercial Outcomes
- Apply the Latest International Thinking in Dispute Resolution
- Increase Awareness of the Use of Contracts in Everyday Business Life
Training Methodology
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.
This includes high levels of participant discussion, group interaction, delegate group exercises and case studies.
Materials include existing contemporary English language contracts in many jurisdictions.
Delegates will be encouraged to raise their own issues and problems faced within their industry or organisations for discussion on a confidential basis.
Who should Attend?
This training course will benefit all levels of personnel engaged in Contract Management, Negotiation, Procurement, Operations, and Disputes.
This training course is suitable to a wide range of contracts professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Contract Administrators, Contract Professionals and Project Coordinators
- Specifiers, Buyers, Purchasing Professionals and Procurement Officers
- Contracts Managers
- Project Managers
- Engineers or Contracts Operatives
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
What are Contracts and How are They Created?
- The Need for Contractual Relationships
- What is Needed to Create a Valid Contract? Ingredients and Formalities
- Authority and Agency
- The Tender Process
- Alternative Sourcing
- Making Contracts Enforceable - With Particular Emphasis on the International Context
Day 2
The Structure of Contracts
- Form of Agreement
- Hierarchy of Terms and Conditions
- Different Contractual Structures - Traditional and New
- Risk and Title (Ownership) in International Trade. When Does it Transfer?
- Notices and Other Formalities
- Which Law and Which Courts?
Day 3
Collateral Documents
- Securitising Performance Obligations
- Bonds and Guarantees
- Parent Company Guarantees
- Letters of Intent, Comfort or Awareness
- Insurance Policies
- Assessing the Need for Financial Security
Day 4
Change and Variation
- Changes to Contract Documents
- Assignment / Novation Explained and Distinguished
- Variation Clauses and Changes to the Scope of Work
- Claims - What They Are, and How They Arise
- Delay and Disruption
- Force Majeure
Day 5
Resolving Disputes
- Conflict Avoidance and Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses
- Negotiation
- Litigation
- Arbitration
- Mediation, ENE and New Best Practices in Dispute Resolution and Management
- Final Questions and Review of Course
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Contracts Management Specialist (CM-010) cover?
This course covers Contracts Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 15 - 19 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, London, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam.
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