Construction and infrastructure projects rarely finish exactly as planned, and the contract is what decides who bears the cost of the difference. Missed notice periods, undocumented instructions and late claims turn manageable events into expensive disputes. This five-day programme equips contract managers to run FIDIC-based contracts day to day. Delegates learn the structure of the Red, Yellow and Silver Books, the roles and duties of the Employer, Contractor and Engineer, and how risk is allocated between them. Detailed sessions follow on programme and time, extension of time, variations, valuation and payment certificates, and how to keep the records on which every later claim depends.
The second half covers claims in practice: notice requirements, particulars, entitlement and quantum, and the dispute avoidance and adjudication board process, followed by termination, completion and defects. Project managers, quantity surveyors, contract administrators, engineers, procurement and legal staff in contractors, consultants, government agencies and donor-funded projects will benefit. Classroom, online and in-house formats are offered, with a CPD-accredited certificate. You leave able to administer a live contract, prepare a notice and assess a claim methodically.
Public works, roads, energy, water and building projects across Africa are frequently procured on FIDIC conditions, often with development bank funding. These forms reward disciplined administration: strict time limits for notices, clear certification routes and a structured approach to claims. Teams that treat the contract as a filing cabinet rather than a working tool lose entitlement, pay for delays they did not cause or find themselves in avoidable disputes.
The Practical Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course is built around the tasks contract administrators perform every month. It begins with the contract structure, the documents that make up the agreement, the order of precedence and the different philosophies of the main FIDIC books. It continues through the lifecycle: commencement, programme, site instructions, variations and valuations, interim payment and certification, time-related claims, and cost-related claims. Participants then handle risk events such as unforeseeable conditions, changes in legislation and force majeure, before turning to dispute avoidance, the Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board, taking over, defects and final accounts.
The course works from sample clauses, correspondence and project scenarios. Participants draft notices, assess a claim and leave with a practical administration checklist for their current or next project.
After the programme, participants will be able to:
Participants leave with:
The programme is organised around practical administration tasks:
Day 1: FIDIC Forms and Contract Structure
Day 2: Time, Programme and Site Administration
Day 3: Variations, Valuation and Payment
Day 4: Claims and Contractual Risk Events
Day 5: Disputes, Completion and Closure
Anyone who prepares, administers or reviews works contracts should attend, including:
A CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy is presented to each participant who attends the full programme and takes part in the practical claim and notice exercises.
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By the end of the Practical Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) programme, you'll be able to describe the structure, documents and risk allocation of the main fidic forms, explain the duties and powers of the employer, contractor and engineer, prepare and respond to notices within the contractual time limits, and administer variations, valuations and payment certification correctly. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
Anyone who prepares, administers or reviews works contracts should attend, including: Contract managers and contract administrators, Project managers and site engineers, Quantity surveyors and cost engineers, Resident engineers and supervising consultants, Procurement and legal officers in public agencies, Employer representatives on donor-funded projects, Commercial managers in construction companies, and Claims and planning specialists.
Practical 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.
Practical 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 Practical Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) starts October 12, 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 Practical 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.
Practical Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course is pitched at intermediate 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 Practical 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 — Practical 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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