Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course in Accra, Ghana
Classroom training in Accra · next cohort Nov 16, 2026 · from USD 4,500
On construction and infrastructure projects, money is won and lost in the contract administration. A missed notice period can forfeit a valid claim, an undocumented instruction can become a dispute, and a late certificate can strain the cash flow of a contractor or the budget of an employer. FIDIC forms set strict procedures, and those who follow them avoid most conflicts.
In five days, participants study how the Red, Yellow and Silver Books allocate risk and how roles of the Employer, Engineer and Contractor work in practice. Sessions cover time bars and notices, instructions and variations, programme and delay analysis, extension of time, loss and expense, interim payment certificates, retention, completion and taking over, defects liability, termination, and the Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board process. Records, correspondence and claim documentation are given particular attention. Exercises use sample contract extracts and project correspondence. The programme suits contract managers, project and resident engineers, quantity surveyors, employer representatives, procurement and legal officers and contractor commercial staff. It is offered in the classroom, online or in-house, with a CPD-accredited certificate. Afterwards you can draft compliant notices, assess a claim and run a contract file that stands up under scrutiny.
At a Glance
Training in Accra, Ghana
Accra is Ghana's capital and a stable, English-speaking business hub for West Africa.
More about training in Accra →- Format
- Classroom, in Accra
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 4,500
- Next start dates
- Nov 16, 2026, Dec 14, 2026, Jan 11, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Airport
- Kotoka International (ACC)
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS). Fees are listed in USD.
- Business districts
- Airport City, Cantonments, Ridge and Osu
About this course
Public bodies, development banks and private owners across Africa use FIDIC conditions to deliver roads, water schemes, power plants and buildings. The forms are only as effective as the people administering them. Late notices, vague instructions, weak records and unclear authority regularly turn manageable changes into costly claims and adjudication.
The Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course focuses on the administration phase after award. Participants review the structure of the contract documents and the order of precedence, then work through the procedures for time, cost and quality: programme submissions, instructions, variations, valuation, claims and determinations. The course explains how engineers and contract managers should act fairly and within their authority, and how contractors should substantiate entitlement.
Teaching combines clause-by-clause explanation with realistic project documents. Participants prepare notices, evaluate extension of time requests, certify a payment and rehearse a referral to a dispute board. They finish with a contract administration checklist and a records protocol they can apply to live projects. Participants are encouraged to bring anonymised extracts from their own contracts for discussion.
Training Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the risk allocation and roles under the main FIDIC forms.
- Manage notices, time bars and contractual communications correctly.
- Issue, assess and value instructions and variations.
- Evaluate delay events and prepare or review extension of time claims.
- Assess cost claims and prepare payment certificates, retention and final accounts.
- Administer completion, taking over, defects and performance security provisions.
- Apply claim management and dispute board procedures to resolve disagreements early.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Participants leave with:
- A notice and time-bar register adaptable to any live contract.
- Sample wording for instructions, variations and claim notices.
- A method for assessing delay and extension of time entitlement.
- A payment certificate review checklist.
- A project records and correspondence protocol.
- A personal action plan for improving contract administration at work.
Training Methodology
The programme is clause-focused and document-driven, using:
- Annotated extracts from the standard conditions
- Sample site correspondence, programmes and payment applications
- Drafting workshops for notices and determinations
- Role-play of Engineer, Employer and Contractor positions in a claim
- A mock dispute board hearing to close the week
Day 1: FIDIC Framework and Contract Roles
- Overview of the Red, Yellow, Silver and short forms
- Contract documents and order of precedence
- Duties and authority of the Employer, Engineer and Contractor
- Allocation of risk and responsibilities for design
- Particular Conditions and common amendments
- Exercise: mapping risk in a sample contract
Day 2: Notices, Communications and Records
- Notices and the time bar mechanism
- Giving valid instructions and determinations
- Daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Document control and contemporaneous records
- Early warning and joint risk review
- Workshop: drafting compliant notices
Day 3: Time, Programme and Delay
- Programme requirements and revisions
- Commencement, time for completion and delay damages
- Employer risk events and concurrent delay
- Delay analysis techniques in outline
- Assessing extension of time requests
- Exercise: evaluating a delay claim
Day 4: Variations, Payment and Claims
- Variation mechanisms and valuation rules
- Provisional sums, daywork and adjustments for change in cost
- Interim payment applications and certificates
- Retention, advance payment and performance security
- Contractor claims for cost and profit
- Exercise: certifying an interim payment
Day 5: Completion, Defects and Dispute Resolution
- Tests on completion and taking over
- Defects notification period and final statement
- Suspension and termination rights
- Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board procedure
- Amicable settlement and arbitration in outline
- Mock referral and course review
The course is designed for professionals who administer or are affected by FIDIC contracts, including:
- Contract managers and contract administrators
- Project managers and resident engineers
- Quantity surveyors and cost engineers
- Employer representatives and supervising consultants
- Procurement and legal officers in public entities
- Contractor commercial managers and site agents
- Planners and programme analysts
- Donor and development bank project staff
Participants who complete the five days and take part in the drafting and role-play exercises receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy. It is a record of training completed and does not constitute a FIDIC qualification.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course Venues
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$4,500Viewing
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500- KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 14 dates$1,600
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 14 dates$1,500
- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 14 dates$1,900
TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 14 dates$1,800
- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 14 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· 14 dates$3,800
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 14 dates$3,800
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Frequently Asked Questions About Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course in Accra
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course runs as classroom training in Accra, Ghana, in Monday-to-Friday cohorts that start every four weeks. The venue, daily timings and joining details are sent in your Joining Instructions email ahead of the start date.
The next Accra cohort starts on November 16, 2026, and a new intake follows every four weeks. Pick a date under "Upcoming sessions in Accra" above and click Register; your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
The classroom fee for Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course in Accra is USD 4,500 per delegate, covering tuition and course materials. Register 3 or more delegates together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically.
Accra is the only classroom city for Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course in Ghana at the moment. You can also join a live online cohort from anywhere in Ghana, or book it in-house at your organisation's own premises.
Yes — Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course can be delivered at your offices in Accra or at a venue you choose, on dates that suit your team, with case studies tailored to your sector. Message our training advisors to request a proposal.
By the end of the Management of Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) programme, you'll be able to explain the risk allocation and roles under the main fidic forms, manage notices, time bars and contractual communications correctly, issue, assess and value instructions and variations, and evaluate delay events and prepare or review extension of time claims. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The course is designed for professionals who administer or are affected by FIDIC contracts, including: Contract managers and contract administrators, Project managers and resident engineers, Quantity surveyors and cost engineers, Employer representatives and supervising consultants, Procurement and legal officers in public entities, Contractor commercial managers and site agents, Planners and programme analysts, and Donor and development bank project staff.
Management of 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.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Management of 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.
Management of 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.
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