Top Effective Contract Risk Management Masterclass Training Course

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Course Overview

A contract is an agreement that is enforceable at law. It is the primary tool through which organisations manage relationships and understanding with the other party. The risk is a critical consideration in the contracting process. A thoughtful and proactive approach toward risk, as it relates to specific contract actions, contributes to the success of contract performance. The risk is directly related to the successful achievement of targeted goals and objectives.

The emphasis of this course is on developing a solid understanding of the complexities of risk management. The course content recognizes the importance of planning, monitoring, and proactive insight and oversight into risk areas related to the contracts stated performance outputs and outcomes. Participants will learn how to integrate risk management practices into contract administration.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Effective Contract Risk Management Masterclass, participants will be able to:

Identify the components of the risk management process.
Apply useful techniques to identify, analyze, mitigate and monitor risks in the contracts.
Describe each phase of the four-phase process model for managing risk.
Review the impacts of different approaches to risk allocation
Explore different contract types to transfer risks.
Consider the contractual techniques to ensure effective risk allocation.
Learn how to create an effective risk monitoring plan and risk management strategies.
Reduce contract failure, costly changes, and cost overruns resulting from poor understanding and management of risk
Effective use of the total cost of ownership method to properly identifying and managing the risks
Integrate risk management practices into contract administration.
Drive up the quality of the service delivered by their team

Target Audience

Contracts, Tendering, Purchasing, Procurement, and Project personnel
Contract Administration, Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance personnel
Risk, Claims, Financial, and Audit personnel
And all others who are involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of tenders and specifications

Training Methodology

This highly practical and results-oriented Contract Risk Management training course is based on adult learning concept. The facilitator will give plenty of input and then help participants to make sense of the themes through discussion and practice. It incorporates short inspiring demonstrations, roles play and practice to enhance learning. There will be ample time for Q&A, discussions with -return to work- action planning. The program will reinforce key concepts within an inspiring and engaging learning environment.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training and measure the skill and ability of participants.

Course Contents

Module 1 - Overview of Risk Management

Key Topics

The Need for Contractual Relationships
Defining Risk
The development of Risk Management
Gaining a Competitive Advantage Through Risk Management
Categories of Risk for Both Sides of a Contract
Risk Assessment Process
Managing Risk
Qualifying Suppliers
Defining Internal Control
Proportionality of Control

Module 2 - Risk Mitigation and Management

Key Topics

How to establish contracts with well-balanced risks between customer and contractor?
Transferring Risk through Contract Types
Firm Fixed Price or Lump Sum Contracts
Cost Reimbursable Contracts
Incentive Contracts
Award-Fee Pricing Arrangements
Using Risk Management post contract to reduce conflict
Using Risk Management with the Parties to Improve the Contract during Tendering
Indemnities

Module 3 - Risks Associated Clauses

Key Topics

External Events
Force Majeure
Strikes and Other Labor Disputes
Risk and Title
Assignment and Novation
Other Clauses that Need Managing Risks between Parties
Other Clauses that Need to Flow Down to Sub-Contractors
Risks Associated with Sub-Contractors

Module 4 - Management of Financial Risks

Key Topics

Controlling Risk Associated with Payments
Currency Risk
Economic Risk
Fraud and Corruption
Limiting or Excluding Liability
Distinctions between Liability in Contract, and the General Law
Gross Negligence
A Review of Some Sample Clauses from Standard Contracts, and other Real Documents

Module 5 - Contingency Measures

Key Topics

Mistakes and Misrepresentations
Impracticability of Performance
Remedies Generally
Types of Remedies
Liquated Damages
Warranties
Cover
Discussion of Real Examples (delegates are encouraged to bring real or made up examples for discussion)
Review, of Course, Questions and Answer Session

Classroom Session

Dubai

16 - 20 Nov 2026

$5,600

Singapore

22 - 26 Feb 2027

$5,950

Kuala Lumpur

26 - 30 Apr 2027

$5,950

Dubai

03 - 07 May 2027

$5,600

Riyadh

09 - 13 May 2027

$5,600

Cairo

12 - 16 Jul 2027

$5,600

Istanbul

16 - 20 Aug 2027

$5,950

Riyadh

07 - 11 Nov 2027

$5,600

Dubai

15 - 19 Nov 2027

$5,600

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Online Session

Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

02-Nov-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

19-Jan-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

26-Apr-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

21-Jun-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

13-Sep-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

01-Nov-2027

$3,500

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Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

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