Contract Administration Fundamentals

Course Objectives

New Dates for Brisbane 24 - 25 August 2009

Key Learning Outcomes

• Examine the process of entering into contractual relationships
• Understand contracts: how to read, interpret and evaluate them
• Examine the key aspects of contract administration and the claims process
• Appreciate the contractual issues surrounding variations, delays and defects etc, and develop procedures to effectively deal with these issues
• Appreciate contract compliance issues in project management
• Analyse effective document control, reporting and communication systems
• Introduce cooperative negotiation and partnering skills for dispute avoidance and resolution

What Participants Liked & Learnt

"I underestimated how beneficial this course would be"
Mechanical Services Manager, Port of Esperance

"Practical and relevant. Content wasnt glossed over as many presenters do. Instead, good explanations were given. Nothing was rushed either"
In-house Counsel, Roche

"Clear, straightforward presentation in plain English. Good reference to practical examples"
Commercial Operations Manager, Thiess Pty Ltd

"Presentation methods, interesting and experience shows. Used real life examples to get message across"
Contract Administrator, Terex Mining

About the Course

Contract Administration is a broad term used to describe a variety of responsibilities in the management of contractual relationships between parties. At the core of each responsibility is the contract.

This course will take participants through the formation and interpretation of contracts as the rules of engagement between parties embarking on a project, and the processes of administration and management of the contract throughout the course of a project.

Furthermore, it will provide the skills for developing practical procedures to deliver a streamlined contract administration process.

Participants will also review the contract administrators role and responsibilities, particularly in relation to contractual procedures and reporting systems for monitoring compliance - as an integral interface between contract administration and project management functions.

Finally as the claims process is a fundamental concept in contract administration, the course examines in detail the most common claims; namely, variations, delays and defects.

Who Should Attend

This course is relevant for all personnel involved with the administration or management of contracts, or project managers required to perform contract administration or to interface directly with contract administration personnel.

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