An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Contracts Administration
From Award to Completion
CLASSROOM DATES
INTRODUCTION
The Contracts Administration Training Course by EuroMaTech provides professionals with the essential skills and tools to manage contracts effectively after the award stage — ensuring that every agreement delivers its intended value. Once a contract is signed, success depends on how well it is administered, monitored, and controlled. This course focuses on equipping participants with practical methods to manage performance, mitigate risks, handle changes, and ensure contract compliance from initiation to closeout.
Through this Contracts Administration Course, participants will learn to interpret contract terms, manage supplier performance, and maintain accountability for quality, cost, and delivery timelines. The course also explores best practices in communication, documentation, and reporting to ensure transparent and efficient post-award management.
Designed for professionals across multiple industries, this course strengthens both technical and managerial capabilities required for handling complex contracts. By mastering the art of proactive administration, delegates will gain the ability to resolve issues early, reduce disputes, and achieve optimal contract outcomes.
Key highlights of Contracts Administration Course:
- Effective contract performance monitoring and reporting
- Managing contract risks and change processes
- Understanding and interpreting key contract clauses
- Ensuring timely delivery and cost control
- Managing acceptance, claims, and closeout procedures
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The Contracts Administration Training Course aims to enable participants to:
- Be able to provide better outcomes from contracts
- Update their Contract administration techniques
- Monitor contract performance
- Manage the contract change process
- Know how to analyse contract obligations and risks
- Manage contract default, and consider remedies including termination
- Prepare for contract claims and disputes
- Review acceptance and Contract close out issues
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech Contracts Administration Course is ideal for professionals responsible for the execution and performance management of contracts, including:
- Contract Administrators, Analysts, and Specialists
- Project and Procurement Managers
- Construction and Contract Engineers
- Bids, Tenders, and Supply Chain Managers
- Buyers, Sourcing, and Commercial Officers
- Professionals seeking to strengthen their post-award contract management skills
This course is equally valuable for those new to contract administration as well as experienced practitioners looking to refine their competencies and apply global best practices in managing contract performance.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The EuroMaTech Contracts Administration Training employs a practical, interactive learning approach combining instructor-led sessions, case studies, group exercises, and role-plays.
Participants will engage in problem-solving discussions that replicate real-world contract scenarios and challenges. Each session integrates theory with application, ensuring participants can immediately implement learned techniques in their professional roles. The methodology encourages shared learning and cross-industry experience exchange to reinforce key takeaways.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Contracts Administration Training Course offers a complete guide to managing contracts after award — from ensuring performance compliance and managing changes to addressing risks, claims, and final acceptance. As outsourcing and procurement activities expand globally, effective contract administration has become a vital organizational capability.
This EuroMaTech training enables professionals to safeguard their organization’s commercial interests through structured administration practices, clear communication, and performance tracking. By the end of the course, participants will possess the confidence and knowledge to oversee contract delivery efficiently, maintain strong supplier relationships, and ensure successful contract closure in alignment with organizational goals.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Objectives of Contract Administration
- What is Effective Contract Administration?
- What are the Causes and Effects of Contract Failure?
- Analysis of the Contract Requirements
- Defining the Job to be Done – Specifications and Statements of Work
- Key Players in Contract Administration
- Typical Outputs of Contract Administration
Day 2: Managing Contract Risks
- Identifying Contract Risks
- Responses To Risk
- Contract Types
- Important Contract Clauses Concerning Risk
- Using Bonds and Guarantees
- Working with Service Level Agreements
Day 3: Managing Performance and Contract Changes
- Managing Supplier Performance
- Monitoring and Expediting Techniques
- Major Causes Of Change to Contracts
- Contract Price Adjustments
- Requesting Supplier Price Breakdowns
- Analysing Contractor Costs and Prices
Day 4: Issues in Contract Performance
- Contract Default
- Responding to a Contract Breach
- Liquidated and Unliquidated Damages
- The Option to Terminate
- Force Majeure
- Supplier / Contractor Relations
Day 5: Acceptance and Close Out
- Final aAcceptance
- Contractor Warranties
- Managing Retention sums
- Administration of Final Payments
- Negotiating Claims and Disputes
- Close Out Procedures and Handover
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
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FAQ
EuroMaTech provides a range of ISO certification and compliance training courses, including:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems Training
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Training
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems Training
These courses help organizations adopt internationally recognized standards and improve their overall performance.
To register for a training course, you can:
- Visit the EuroMaTech website, browse the available courses, and follow the online registration process.
- Contact EuroMaTech’s support team for assistance with course selection or inquiries about corporate training solutions.
EuroMaTech stands out as a leader in training and professional development due to:
- 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact training courses across industries.
- Accreditations from leading institutions, ensuring top-tier course quality and recognition.
- A portfolio of thousands of training courses, serving professionals at every level.
- A focus on innovation and future-ready learning models, including blended and digital training.
- Long-term partnerships with organizations globally, ensuring sustained success through talent development.
EuroMaTech has successfully delivered thousands of training courses, with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries attending annually.
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We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
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- In-House Training: We can bring our training directly to your organization, allowing for tailored sessions that address your specific needs and objectives.
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