Live Online Practical Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course
Live online, instructor-led · next cohort Nov 9, 2026 · from USD 800
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.
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 9, 2026, Dec 7, 2026, Jan 4, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- What you need
- A computer with a reliable internet connection, a webcam and a headset
About this course
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.
Training Objectives
After the programme, participants will 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.
- Administer variations, valuations and payment certification correctly.
- Assess programme delays and entitlement to extension of time.
- Prepare and evaluate claims for time and cost with proper records.
- Apply dispute avoidance steps and the DAAB process before arbitration.
- Manage completion, taking over, defects liability and final accounts.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Participants leave with:
- A contract administration calendar covering key notices and time limits.
- Draft notice templates for delay, variation and claim events.
- A structured method for assessing extension of time and additional cost.
- A record-keeping checklist that protects entitlement.
- An overview of the DAAB process and how to use it.
- A project-specific action list for tightening their own contract administration.
Training Methodology
The programme is organised around practical administration tasks:
- Clause-by-clause walk-throughs using extracts from the standard forms
- Correspondence drafting exercises for notices, instructions and claims
- Project scenarios with programmes, records and valuations to analyse
- Group role plays of Engineer, Contractor and Employer positions
- Discussion of participants' own projects and contract problems
Day 1: FIDIC Forms and Contract Structure
- Overview of the Red, Yellow and Silver Books
- Contract documents and order of precedence
- Roles of the Employer, Contractor and the Engineer
- Risk allocation and the general provisions
- Communications, notices and the importance of time limits
- Exercise: reading a contract agreement and particular conditions
Day 2: Time, Programme and Site Administration
- Commencement, time for completion and the programme
- Instructions, site records and daily reports
- Suspension and delay events
- Extension of time: entitlement and assessment
- Delay analysis concepts for practitioners
- Exercise: assessing a delay event against a programme
Day 3: Variations, Valuation and Payment
- Instructed changes and value engineering
- Valuation methods and agreeing rates
- Provisional sums, daywork and remeasurement
- Interim payment applications and certificates
- Advance payment, retention and securities
- Exercise: valuing a variation and preparing a certificate
Day 4: Claims and Contractual Risk Events
- Claims procedure: notice, particulars and determination
- Unforeseeable physical conditions and changes in law
- Force majeure and exceptional events
- Quantifying cost, overheads and financing
- Responding to and evaluating a claim
- Exercise: preparing and answering a claim
Day 5: Disputes, Completion and Closure
- Dispute avoidance and the Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board
- Amicable settlement and arbitration
- Termination by Employer and Contractor and its consequences
- Taking over, defects liability and performance certificates
- Final account, discharge and lessons learned
- Case review and action planning
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
- Claims and planning specialists
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.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Practical 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 Practical Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
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 November 9, 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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