Foundation Programme for FIDIC Contracts

Course Introduction

FIDIC Contracts sits at the heart of contracts, claims and regulatory obligations, yet it is rarely taught in a way that translates straight into daily practice. This foundation-level programme closes that gap with practitioner-led sessions, realistic scenarios and take-home tools.

Training Objectives

• 01Describe how FIDIC Contracts is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in contracts, claims and regulatory obligations using structured FIDIC Contracts techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to FIDIC Contracts — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor FIDIC Contracts over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• A negotiation and communication cheat-sheet
• Worked examples using realistic regional scenarios
• A ready-to-use template pack for daily work

Who Should Attend

• Contracts & Legal Officers
• Project & Commercial Managers
• Procurement Professionals
• Compliance Officers

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

Sessions are paced for newcomers — plain-language explanations, worked examples and small-group practice — with time each day for questions. Case material and examples are drawn from contracts, claims and regulatory obligations.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind FIDIC Contracts, with examples from contracts, claims and regulatory obligations.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in FIDIC Contracts.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put FIDIC Contracts techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to FIDIC Contracts.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply FIDIC Contracts.

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