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Advanced Contract Management
OL0118
Course Schedule
Course Description
This Advanced Contract Management training course is designed to enhance your ability to effectively manage project contracts and extract maximum value from them. Contracts are often essential tools used to execute project activities and deliverables—but if not properly managed, they can become significant sources of risk and financial loss. This course will equip you with the advanced skills needed to manage these crucial commercial relationships and ensure optimal outcomes.
Whether you already have experience in project or contract management, this course will build on your existing knowledge in a clear and practical way. Most importantly, it provides actionable tools and techniques you can immediately apply to increase your effectiveness and generate measurable improvements for your organization.
This Q360 Advanced Contract Management training course will emphasize:
Key phases of contract management and the essential skills at each stage
The vital connection between project management and contract execution
The significance of managing contracts post-award
Strategies to maximize contract value and organizational benefit
Objectives
This training course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and practical tools needed to successfully manage projects within a contractual environment.
By the end of this Advanced Contract Management training course, you will be able to:
Apply proven methods to enhance contract performance
Effectively manage common challenges such as schedule delays, scope changes, and budget overruns
Handle claims and resolve disputes with confidence and professionalism
Navigate the key stages of post-award contract management
Identify and manage risks, while implementing effective change control
Utilize essential soft skills—such as communication, negotiation, and leadership—to resolve problems and build productive working relationships
Training Methodology
This training course is highly practical and focused on real-world application. It features a variety of proven techniques, hands-on examples, and interactive exercises designed to reinforce learning and deliver immediate value. Participants will engage in case studies, group discussions, and team-based activities that help translate theory into practice. Valuable insights will also be shared through peer interaction, with the course structure encouraging open dialogue and experience-sharing among delegates.
Course Outline
DAY 1 – Introduction and Review of Core Principles
The importance of effective contract management
Benefits of proper execution vs. consequences of poor contract handling
Overview of the full contracts and procurement lifecycle
Aligning contract management with project objectives
Crafting efficient procurement strategies
Common contract types: advantages, disadvantages, and associated risks
Clarifying key roles and responsibilities in contract execution
DAY 2 – Post-Award Contract Management
Preparing for the post-award phase of the contract
Effective handover procedures following contract award
End-to-end process overview, including essential inputs and outputs
Managing the contract during initiation and planning stages
Overseeing delivery and execution phases
Implementing structured change management processes
Identifying and mitigating contract-related risks
DAY 3 – Contract Closeout Procedures
Overview of the contract closeout process: key activities and deliverables
Formal contract closure steps and compliance checks
Transition and handover to operational teams
Ensuring ongoing support post-transition
Managing early terminations and premature closures
DAY 4 – Core Contract Management Skills
Building strong stakeholder and partner relationships
Effective communication strategies throughout the contract lifecycle
Monitoring and managing contract performance
Principles and techniques of negotiation
Addressing and resolving conflicts
Leadership within the contract environment
Ensuring accurate documentation and robust record-keeping
DAY 5 – Addressing Challenges and Practical Application
Identifying common risks and recurring issues—and how to resolve them
Managing disputes and formal claims effectively
Navigating issues related to completion, sign-off, and final payments
Recap and review of key course concepts
Reference resources for continued learning
Actionable steps to implement when returning to the workplace
Main Course Venue​
Beginner
5 Days
English
In-person (classroom-based)
25
Certificate Award: