COURSE OVERVIEW
Contract administration has become a critical skill for professionals involved in procurement and project management. The goal is to ensure that contracts deliver fair pricing, high-quality outputs, and timely completion. Top-performing organizations recognize that applying best practices in contract administration after the award is essential for all employees engaged in the contracting process. This training course guides participants through the complete lifecycle of contract administration, from award to completion, equipping them with practical knowledge and tools for effective contract management.

KEY FEATURES
Participants will gain expertise in:

• Efficient contract administration
• Interpreting and understanding contract terms
• Maintaining contract schedules
• Managing and controlling contract changes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Achieve better outcomes from contracts
• Apply effective contract administration techniques
• Monitor contracts efficiently
• Ensure fair treatment in contract modifications
• Analyze contract terms and obligations
• Address contract termination issues
• Prepare for claims and dispute resolution
• Handle contract acceptance and close-out procedures
• Understand the inputs and outputs of contract administration

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is suitable for professionals in:

• Contracts, procurement, and project management departments
• Engineering, construction, and tendering teams
• Public and private sector project personnel
• Technical specialists seeking a broader understanding of project planning and implementation
• Government officials, ministries, and public sector agencies
• Project financiers, sponsors, developers, and consultants
• Risk management professionals

TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The course combines practical and theoretical approaches, including:

• Expert-led lectures by experienced practitioners
• Hands-on exercises
• Group discussions covering current practices and emerging concepts
  Pre- and post-course assessments will measure learning effectiveness and skill improvement.

COURSE CONTENTS

Module 1 – Objectives of Contract Administration

• Effective contract administration
• Critical elements of successful administration
• Key players in contract administration
• Post-award conference procedures
• Contract analysis
• Establishing major deliverables
• Identifying measurable outcomes

Module 2 – Contract Outputs and Types

• Typical outputs of contract administration
• Contract monitoring techniques
• Risk identification and response
• Overview of contract types
• Administration of cost-type contracts

Module 3 – Maintaining Schedules and Managing Contract Changes

• Techniques for maintaining contract schedules
• Expediting methods
• Common causes of contract changes
• Evaluating and managing price adjustments
• Practical considerations for bonds and guarantees
• Types of bonds and guarantees

Module 4 – Issues in Contract Performance

• Contract terminations and service-level events
• Understanding breaches and responses
• Rights to cover and remedial actions
• Manuals, drawings, and documentation
• Managing supplier, contractor, and sub-contractor relationships

Module 5 – Acceptance and Close-Out

• Warranties and forms of payment
• Progress payments
• Handling claims and disputes
• Negotiating resolutions
• Final acceptance procedures
• Contract close-out