About the course
Contract management is the administration of all of the activities around creating, detailing, awarding, and administering a contract. It is also about successfully managing the relationship between two people or organizations that are exchanging a product or service.
This course is aimed at building the learner’s knowledge and skills of the contracting management processes, principles and practices to meet their organization/project objectives.
What you will learn
By the end of this course the learners should be able to:
- Understand the contract management process
- Select the right contract type for their project/organization
- Decipher contract legal language
- Formulate quality and legally abiding contracts
- Choose the offer that will result in the best value for the buyer
- Negotiate favorable contract terms
- Effectively administer contracts
Course Duration
- Online-7 days
- Classroom-based-5 days
Course Outline
Introduction to contract management
- Key concepts in contract management
- Understanding contract management process
- Types of contract
Concepts and principles of contract law
- Mandatory elements of a legally enforceable contract
- Terms and conditions
- Remedies
- Interpreting contract provisions
Planning
- Preparing the business case
- Developing contract strategy
- Risk assessment
- Developing a contract management plan
Contract solicitation
- Market research
- Drafting specifications and requirements
- Establishing the form of contract
- Establishing the pre-qualification, qualification & tendering procedures
Contract evaluation
- Evaluation criteria and method
- Appraising suppliers
- Evaluating offers
Contract award
- Negotiation
- Contract preparation
- Contract issuance and signing
- Debriefing of unsuccessful suppliers
Elements of a contract
- Legal elements of a contract
- Basic structure of a contract
- Terms and conditions of a contract
- Contractual instruments
Contract administration
- Contract performance monitoring and control
- Change management
- Dispute management and resolution
- Financial management
- Contract close out
Methodology
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in english. The participants should be reasonably proficient in english.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with intensive training institute (iti) certificate certified by the national industrial training authority (nita).
Training Venue
The training will be held at ITI training centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Pickup
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the training officer.
- Email:info@dev.skillsstackinstitute.com
- Mobile: +254 727324901
Tailor- Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our iti training centre or at a convenient location.
Course Fees
- One on one training -kes 80,000 / usd 1100
- Virtual training -kes 65,000/usd 850
Payment
Payment should be transferred to iti account through bank on or before course start date.
Send proof of payment to info@dev.skillsstackinstitute.com
For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Tel: +254 727324901
- Email: info@dev.skillsstackinstitute.com
