On major works, most disputes begin long before anyone files a claim. A missed notice, a loosely worded instruction or a poorly allocated risk in the tender documents can turn a sound project into years of argument. Five days show contract managers how to prevent that through strategy and disciplined administration.
The programme works through the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books, with attention to the 2017 editions and the roles of Employer, Contractor and Engineer. You study risk allocation, procurement route selection, time-bar notices, variations, valuation, payment certificates, delay analysis and extension of time, prolongation cost, termination and the escalation ladder from engineer's determination to dispute avoidance boards and arbitration. A strand on innovation looks at design-build and early contractor involvement, collaborative contracting, digital contract administration and records management. Exercises use extracts of particular clauses and a running case file from a road and water project. It is designed for contract managers, project and construction managers, quantity surveyors, engineers acting as the Engineer's representative, procurement and legal officers, and contractors' commercial staff. It runs in the classroom, online or in-house, with a CPD-accredited certificate. You return able to prepare a contract management plan and answer a claim.
Large infrastructure projects in Africa rely on standard forms of contract, and FIDIC conditions are the most widely used. Their strength depends on how well the parties administer them. Late notices, incomplete records and unclear Engineer instructions routinely cost employers and contractors their entitlements, and unresolved claims are one of the main drivers of cost overruns and delayed completion.
This advanced programme links contract strategy to day-to-day administration. It begins by asking which procurement approach and which FIDIC form fit the project, how risk should be shared, and how particular conditions change the balance. It then follows the project through its life: setting up a contract management system, controlling time and cost, issuing and responding to notices, dealing with variations and changes in law, and certifying payment.
A major block covers claims and disputes. Participants learn how to build a contemporaneous record, prepare a time and money claim, evaluate delay using recognised methods and use the Engineer's determination and dispute board process to settle matters early. The course is taught through clause workshops, drafting practice and a running case file, and each participant finishes with a contract management plan and a template claim submission.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Participants leave the programme with:
The course is taught the way contract teams actually work, with documents in hand:
Day 1: Contract Strategy and FIDIC Forms
Day 2: Setting Up and Administering the Contract
Day 3: Variations, Valuation and Payment
Day 4: Claims, Delay and Extension of Time
Day 5: Disputes, Termination and Innovation
The programme is designed for practitioners who negotiate, administer or advise on works contracts, including:
Vision Reach Global Consultancy issues a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion to participants who attend all sessions and complete the drafting and case exercises. FIDIC is a registered mark of its owner, and the certificate does not imply endorsement by FIDIC.
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By the end of the Strategy and Innovation in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) programme, you'll be able to select a procurement strategy and fidic form suited to project risk, design responsibility and funding, interpret the key clauses of the fidic red, yellow and silver books and the effect of particular conditions, administer notices, instructions, variations and payment certificates within contractual time limits, and maintain contemporaneous records that protect entitlement to time and money. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The programme is designed for practitioners who negotiate, administer or advise on works contracts, including: Contract managers and contract administrators, Project and construction managers, Quantity surveyors and cost consultants, Engineers acting as the Engineer or Engineer's representative, Procurement and legal officers in public and private employers, Commercial and claims staff working for contractors, Development partner project implementation unit staff, and Supervising consultants on roads, water, energy and building projects.
Strategy and Innovation 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.
Strategy and Innovation 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 Strategy and Innovation in 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 Strategy and Innovation 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.
Strategy and Innovation 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 Strategy and Innovation 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 — Strategy and Innovation 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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