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

• Understand the structure and key components of legal contracts.
• Identify common legal terms and their implications.
• Draft, review, and interpret basic contract clauses.
• Manage contractual obligations and avoid common legal pitfalls.
• Support effective contract negotiation and risk mitigation.

• Project Engineers and Project Managers
• Contract Administrators and Officers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Junior Legal Support Staff in Project Teams
• Technical Professionals interacting with legal departments

Introduction to Contracts:
1.Purpose and Types of Contracts

2.Legal Framework and Basic Principles

3.Contract Lifecycle Overview

Key Elements and Structures:

4.Core Components of a Contract

5.Common Clauses and Their Meaning

6.Regulatory and Compliance Considerations

Drafting and Reviewing Contracts:

7.Basic Drafting Principles

8.Reviewing and Interpreting Contracts

9.Modifying and Amending Contracts

Managing Contracts in Practice:

10.Contract Execution and Delivery

11.Performance Management & Monitoring

12.Dispute Management and Remedies

Contracts in Project & Engineering Contexts:

13.Contracts in Project Management

14.Engineering-Specific Contract Consideration

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.