The Contract Manager course offers an exceptional opportunity to gain an insight into the world of contract management, a field that is constantly growing and for which there is high professional demand. At present, companies are seeking experts capable of handle international contracts, manage risks and optimise costs on large-scale projects. Our course provides you with the tools you need to become a highly skilled professional, covering key areas such as financial projections, project funding and effective negotiation. You will learn how to manage standardised international contracts and develop project launch and management skills. The online format gives you access to high-quality content from anywhere, enabling you to gain knowledge without geographical constraints. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to make strategic decisions and lead multidisciplinary teams, establishing yourself as a leading figure in the sector.
Contract Manager
Project Management
80 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand financial projections in order to assess the viability of projects.
- Analyse international contracts and their standard clauses.
- Develop strategies for managing contracts in international projects.
- Identify suitable sources of funding for projects.
- Draw up a project management plan from the outset.
- Apply negotiation techniques to optimise cost control.
- Assess and manage risks associated with international projects.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS AND PROJECT FUNDING
Time value of money
Investment valuation methods
Preparation of financial forecasts
Quality of financial projections and residual value
Sources of project funding
Cost of capital and debt level of the project
Evaluation of projects with uncertain outcomes
TEACHING UNIT 2. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Trends in funding for international projects
Country Risk Management
Sources of funding for international projects
TEACHING UNIT 3. STANDARDISED INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS
FIDIC Models (I)
Structure and content, general provisions and stakeholders Structure and content
General provisions
Employer and engineer
The contractor (I)
The Contractor (II)
TEACHING UNIT 4. STANDARDISED INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS
FIDIC Models (II)
Implementation, scope, valuation and price
Subcontracting, design and resources; Deadlines, testing and acceptance
Defects and testing after completion
Valuation and fluctuations
Contract price and payment (I)
TEACHING UNIT 5. STANDARDISED INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS
FIDIC III Models
Wreck, completion, termination and claims
Contract price and payment (II)
Completion, suspension and care
Exceptional and safe events
Claims management
Dispute management
TEACHING UNIT 6. PROJECT LAUNCH & MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project Launch
Project Management Plan (I): life cycle
Project Management Plan (II): Project Management Plan III: organisation chart Lessons Learnt
TEACHING UNIT 7. NEGOTIATION AND COST CONTROL
Negotiation (I)
Negotiation (II)
Negotiation (III)
Cost control
TEACHING UNIT 8. RISK MANAGEMENT
Global environment
Risk Management (I)
Risk management (II)
Risk management (II)