Professional training course · CM-010
Contracts Management Specialist
Course Introduction This Contracts Management Specialist training course is designed to help contracts professionals manage the growing complexity of international…
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 13Upcoming dates
- 5Cities
- £2,750Fees from
Course overview
Course Introduction
This Contracts Management Specialist training course is designed to help contracts professionals manage the growing complexity of international commercial and business relationships.
As global trade becomes increasingly intricate, it is essential for all business professionals to understand the requirements and obligations outlined in a contract, as well as the potential consequences of any failures by either party.
The training course aims to provide participants with the knowledge needed to navigate these challenges effectively.
This training course will feature:
- The Differences in Approach Between Different Legal and Contracting Systems
- Risk Allocation in Contract Management and Dispute Resolution in Contractual Disputes
- Contracting in an International Context
- Protecting Your Company’s Interests
- An Understanding of Contracting in the English Language
Training Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Improve Their Understanding of the Role of Contracts Within a Business
- Develop More Confidence in Dealing with Contracting Issues
- Understand How Strategies Can Be Developed to Improve the Commercial Outcomes
- Apply the Latest International Thinking in Dispute Resolution
- Increase Awareness of the Use of Contracts in Everyday Business Life
Training Methodology
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.
This includes high levels of participant discussion, group interaction, delegate group exercises and case studies.
Materials include existing contemporary English language contracts in many jurisdictions.
Delegates will be encouraged to raise their own issues and problems faced within their industry or organisations for discussion on a confidential basis.
Who should Attend?
This training course will benefit all levels of personnel engaged in Contract Management, Negotiation, Procurement, Operations, and Disputes.
This training course is suitable to a wide range of contracts professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Contract Administrators, Contract Professionals and Project Coordinators
- Specifiers, Buyers, Purchasing Professionals and Procurement Officers
- Contracts Managers
- Project Managers
- Engineers or Contracts Operatives
Course outline
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1Day One: What are Contracts and How are They Created?
- The Need for Contractual Relationships
- What is Needed to Create a Valid Contract? Ingredients and Formalities
- Authority and Agency
- The Tender Process
- Alternative Sourcing
- Making Contracts Enforceable - With Particular Emphasis on the International Context
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2Day Two: The Structure of Contracts
- Form of Agreement
- Hierarchy of Terms and Conditions
- Different Contractual Structures - Traditional and New
- Risk and Title (Ownership) in International Trade. When Does it Transfer?
- Notices and Other Formalities
- Which Law and Which Courts?
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3Day Three: Collateral Documents
- Securitising Performance Obligations
- Bonds and Guarantees
- Parent Company Guarantees
- Letters of Intent, Comfort or Awareness
- Insurance Policies
- Assessing the Need for Financial Security
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4Day Four: Change and Variation
- Changes to Contract Documents
- Assignment / Novation Explained and Distinguished
- Variation Clauses and Changes to the Scope of Work
- Claims - What They Are, and How They Arise
- Delay and Disruption
- Force Majeure
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5Day Five: Resolving Disputes
- Conflict Avoidance and Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses
- Negotiation
- Litigation
- Arbitration
- Mediation, ENE and New Best Practices in Dispute Resolution and Management
- Final Questions and Review of Course
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 5 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Contracts Management Specialist course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Contracts Management Specialist course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, Rome, Munich.
Can I take Contracts Management Specialist online?
Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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