Live Online Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course
Live online, instructor-led · next cohort Nov 16, 2026 · from USD 800
Large infrastructure and building projects are won or lost in the administration of the contract: a missed notice, an undocumented instruction or a poorly handled claim can cost millions and strain relationships. This five-day programme prepares contract leaders to run FIDIC-based contracts with discipline and judgement. You study the roles of the Employer, Engineer and Contractor, the structure of the Red, Yellow and Silver Book conditions, and the time bars and procedures that protect each party.
Practical sessions cover risk allocation, programme and progress monitoring, instructions and variations, extension of time, cost claims, valuation and payment, and the dispute avoidance and adjudication mechanisms. Alongside the technical content, you develop the leadership skills needed to manage contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders, run effective site and progress meetings and keep records that stand up in a dispute. The course is for contract managers, project directors, engineers, quantity surveyors, procurement and legal officers and donor-funded project staff. It is offered in class, online or in-house, with CPD-accredited certification. You leave able to administer a contract proactively rather than react to problems.
At a Glance
How Live Online Training Works
Live online training, led by a trainer in real time, for participants anywhere.
More about live online training →- Format
- Live online, instructor-led
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 800 (KES 80,000)
- Next start dates
- Nov 16, 2026, Dec 14, 2026, Jan 11, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- What you need
- A computer with a reliable internet connection, a webcam and a headset
About this course
FIDIC conditions are used on road, water, energy and building projects across Africa, often with development bank financing. They allocate risk carefully, but only to parties who follow the procedure. Notices must be served within the stated periods, instructions recorded, claims substantiated and determinations made fairly. Where leadership of the contract is weak, projects slip into delay, cost overruns and prolonged disputes.
The Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course addresses both the mechanics and the management behind them. Participants examine the contract structure, the Employer's and Contractor's obligations and the Engineer's role in determinations. They work through variations, delay and disruption, claims and valuation using worked examples, and examine payment, completion, defects and termination. Throughout, the course considers how to lead performance: setting expectations, monitoring progress, motivating contractor teams, and escalating issues before they become formal disputes.
Participants analyse sample clauses and project records, draft notices and responses, and take part in a negotiation simulation. They finish with a contract administration plan and a claims log that can be applied to a live project.
Training Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the structure, roles and risk allocation in the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Book conditions.
- Apply notice, time bar and record-keeping requirements consistently.
- Evaluate instructions and variations and value them correctly.
- Assess extension of time and cost claims using programme and contemporaneous records.
- Administer interim payment certification, completion, defects and final accounts.
- Lead contractor, consultant and stakeholder relationships to support performance.
- Use dispute avoidance, the Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board and negotiation to resolve disagreements early.
- Develop a contract administration plan for a live project.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Participants take away:
- A contract administration plan covering notices, records, meetings and reporting.
- A notices and claims register template with time bars highlighted.
- Model wording for notices, instructions and claim responses.
- A method for evaluating delay and extension of time claims.
- A leadership toolkit for managing contractor performance and difficult conversations.
- A dispute avoidance checklist for use at monthly progress reviews.
Training Methodology
The programme is built around clause analysis and realistic project records. Methods include:
- Clause-by-clause examination of FIDIC provisions with practical examples
- Worked claims, delay analyses and valuation exercises
- Drafting workshops for notices, instructions and determinations
- Role-play of progress meetings and contract negotiations
- Case discussions of disputes from road, water and building projects
Day 1: FIDIC Framework and Contract Leadership
- Overview of the Red, Yellow, Silver and other FIDIC forms
- Parties and roles: Employer, Engineer and Contractor
- Contract documents and order of precedence
- Risk allocation and Employer's risks
- Leadership in contract management: authority, influence and accountability
- Setting up the contract administration team and systems
Day 2: Notices, Records and Programme Control
- Notice and time bar provisions
- Correspondence, site records and document control
- Programme submission, updating and monitoring
- Progress meetings and reporting
- Performance management of contractors and subcontractors
- Exercise: drafting and responding to notices
Day 3: Variations, Time and Cost Claims
- Instructions, variations and change procedures
- Valuation of variations and daywork
- Delay, disruption and extension of time
- Entitlement to cost and profit
- Substantiating and evaluating claims
- Exercise: assessing a delay claim
Day 4: Payment, Completion and Defects
- Interim payment applications and certificates
- Retention, advance payment and securities
- Taking-over, completion and tests
- Defects notification period and performance certificates
- Termination and suspension rights
- Final account and closing out
Day 5: Disputes, Negotiation and Action Planning
- Claims escalation and the Engineer's determination
- Dispute avoidance and adjudication board mechanisms
- Arbitration and amicable settlement
- Negotiation skills for contract leaders
- Lessons from project disputes
- Final negotiation simulation and action plan
The course is aimed at those who lead, administer or advise on construction and engineering contracts, such as:
- Contract managers and project directors
- Resident engineers and Engineer's representatives
- Quantity surveyors and cost consultants
- Contractor commercial and claims managers
- Procurement and contracts officers in public bodies
- Legal officers and in-house counsel on infrastructure projects
- Project managers on donor-funded programmes
- Employer's agents and supervising consultants
Participants who attend all sessions and complete the drafting and claims exercises receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy. The course is a professional training programme and the certificate does not represent a FIDIC-issued qualification.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course Venues
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500- KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,600
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,900
TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,800
- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 13 dates$2,000
- TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,600
NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800- NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$2,800
South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,200- South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,400
- South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$4,500
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live Online Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) programme, you'll be able to explain the structure, roles and risk allocation in the fidic red, yellow and silver book conditions, apply notice, time bar and record-keeping requirements consistently, evaluate instructions and variations and value them correctly, and assess extension of time and cost claims using programme and contemporaneous records. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The course is aimed at those who lead, administer or advise on construction and engineering contracts, such as: Contract managers and project directors, Resident engineers and Engineer's representatives, Quantity surveyors and cost consultants, Contractor commercial and claims managers, Procurement and contracts officers in public bodies, Legal officers and in-house counsel on infrastructure projects, Project managers on donor-funded programmes, and Employer's agents and supervising consultants.
Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) starts November 16, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course is pitched at advanced professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Leadership and Performance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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