An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Project Management for Contract Professionals
Using Project Management Tools to Enhance Contract Outcomes
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INTRODUCTION
Project management skills are vital for professionals working in contractual environments, where successful outcomes depend on delivering projects on time, within scope, and under budget. Whether you represent the client, the supplier, or the project owner, understanding how to apply structured project management methods is critical to achieving sustainable results.
This EuroMaTech Project Management for Contract Professionals Training Course provides a complete overview of how to manage projects within a contract-focused environment. It addresses the full project life cycle, from initiation to closure, and emphasizes practical strategies to align project execution with organizational objectives.
Participants will learn how to collect and prioritise stakeholder requirements, create achievable schedules, develop realistic budgets, and manage risks effectively. The course also explores the integration of project management tools with contract performance to ensure business value, strengthen relationships with stakeholders, and enhance accountability.
By the end of this training, delegates will understand how to mitigate uncertainties, manage resource limitations, and proactively control project timelines and deliverables. This course ensures that projects not only achieve contractual obligations but also demonstrate measurable organisational value and benefits.
Key competencies developed with Project Management for Contract Professionals Training:
- Understanding and defining project objectives within contract specifications
- Applying project scheduling and budgeting techniques
- Managing risks and uncertainties across projects and contracts
- Aligning project outcomes with strategic goals
- Building stronger client, supplier, and stakeholder relationships
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By attending this Project Management for Contract Professionals Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand business needs and define realistic project and contract objectives
- Develop project scope and work breakdown structures for effective planning and control
- Estimate project costs and schedules using proven techniques
- Analyse and manage cash flows to support project and contract budgets
- Implement control systems for project progress monitoring and contract performance
- Apply risk management practices to handle uncertainty in project delivery
- Strengthen stakeholder engagement through effective communication and alignment
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech training course is designed for professionals across industries who are involved in both project and contract management. It will be highly beneficial to:
- Contract Professionals managing project-based agreements
- Project Managers working in procurement and contract-heavy environments
- Professionals aspiring to take on contract and project leadership roles
- Managers from government, non-profit, and private sectors responsible for project delivery
- Technical and commercial staff seeking to expand their project management skills
- Anyone interested in learning structured techniques for managing projects within contracts
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The Project Management for Contract Professionals Training Course applies an interactive and practical approach to learning. Participants will engage in case studies, experiential exercises, and real-world project examples tailored specifically to contract environments. The methodology combines instructor-led presentations with group discussions, role-play, and hands-on exercises, ensuring that concepts are applied immediately to real workplace scenarios.
This approach equips participants with project management knowledge, tools, and techniques they can use to enhance contract performance, reduce inefficiencies, and deliver measurable results.
TRAINING SUMMARY
This EuroMaTech Project Management for Contract Professionals Training Course delivers a structured framework for applying project management best practices in contract-driven environments. It provides participants with essential skills to define objectives, manage project scope, schedule effectively, and control costs while integrating contract obligations into the project delivery process.
Delegates will learn how to build accountability, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and apply risk management techniques to handle project uncertainties. By aligning projects with organizational strategies and focusing on measurable outcomes, participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to manage both projects and contracts more effectively.
This course ensures participants return to their organizations equipped to enhance value, efficiency, and overall project success.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: The World of Project Management
- The Nature of Projects and Project Management
- Strategic Context of Contracts and Projects; Programs and Portfolios
- Selecting Projects to Meet Organisational Needs
- The Role and Skills of a Project / Contract Manager
- The Project and Contract Life Cycles
- Project Initiation; Understanding the Need and Defining Projects
- Defining and Managing Project Scope and Ttrade-Offs
- Understanding and Managing Project Stakeholders
Day 2: Project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting
- Project Planning Overview
- Uncertainty in Project Planning Decisions
- Defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Sequencing Project Activities and Developing a Gantt Chart
- Scheduling and Resource Allocation
- Estimating Costs and Determining Budgets
- Quality Planning
- The Project Plan and Contract Management Plan
Day 3: Risk Management Planning & Control
- Project and Contract Risk Management Overview
- Contemporary Concepts in Project Risk Management
- Decisions Under Certainty, Risk and Uncertainty
- Risk Identification
- Risk Assessment and Prioritization
- Risk Mitigation
- Dealing with Uncertainty in Estimates
- Contingency Allocation and Management
Day 4: Project Execution, Monitoring & Control
- Directing and Managing Project Execution
- Managing Project / Contract Performance
- The Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations
- Successful Negotiations
- Addressing Typical Project Implementation Issues
- Scope and Other Creeps
- Time Delays and Expediting Techniques
Day 5: Issue and Problem Management; Project Completion
- Issue/Dispute Resolution
- Managing Poor Performance and Non-Conformance
- Payments Management, Linking Payments to Performance, Payment Records
- Variations Management
- Effective Project Closure
- Lessons Learned
- Post-Project Evaluation
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) with the Project Management Institute, the world’s leading association for project management professionals. EuroMaTech’s Project Management training courses are pre-approved by PMI®, enabling PMI® credential holders to earn PDUs when they attend with EuroMaTech. For more information on the Project Management Institute – please visit – www.pmi.org
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.
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.
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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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