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What You'll Learn

Master contract management essentials. Our training empowers you to effectively manage contracts, mitigate risks, and ensure project success.

Course Benefits
Industry Certification

Internationally recognized qualification

Expert Instructors

Learn from industry professionals

Dedicated Support

Assistance during and after training

Practical Skills

Apply knowledge immediately

Comprehensive 5-day curriculum with all materials included
Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and experts
Post-course resources and refresher materials
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Duration 5 Days
Level Advanced
Format In-Person

Course Overview

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With such a significant amount of every organisation gross revenues being spent on outside goods, equipment and, services, world-class companies make sure that those who are involved in dealing with contractors and suppliers have the appropriate training in contract excellence.

The Contract Management for Non-Contract Professionals training course is directed at the contracting activities of professionals who are not in the contracts profession but must still lead and guide their organisations on contractual and commercial issues on a daily basis. The training course’s theme is that with everyone working so hard to make or save money for the organisation, why waste it because of the lack of contracting skill sets?

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Contract management
  • Identifying the scope of work
  • Applying contractual obligations
  • Applying types of contracts
  • Recognizing terms and conditions
  • Contract preparation

Course Impact

Organizational Impact

  • Reduce legal and financial risks by proactively managing contracts.

  • Improve compliance and efficiency through broader employee involvement.

  • Strengthen client and supplier relationships with clear, professional agreements.

  • Enable better decisions with a stronger, more resilient operational framework.

Personal Impact

  • Gain a practical, in-demand skill set for managing commercial agreements.

  • Build career progression opportunities by demonstrating confidence in high-stakes business.

  • Contribute directly to financial health and risk mitigation.

  • Develop authority to engage effectively with legal teams and senior leaders.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understanding the forces acting on business
  • Performing the contracting process with excellence
  • Developing and understanding important terms and conditions
  • Reducing the risk related to contractor payments
  • Gaining knowledge about important aspects of developing and analyzing prices
  • Learning about contract types and how they transfer risk
  • Exploring the various pricing models used in preparing proposals
  • Raising skills in negotiations

Course Outline

Module 1 -The Commercial Landscape

  • Are you just a “getter” or a “contract expert” when committing company funds?
  • Contracting activities impact on the bottom-line
  • Standards of ethical practice
  • Objectives of both parties
  • Contractor pricing models
  • Contract formation

Module 2 - Understanding Pricing

  • The cost elements that make up a price
  • Fixed and variable cost
  • How is overhead determined
  • Developing pricing estimates
  • Adjusting historical prices

Module 3 -Contract Risks and Types of Contract

  • Supplier qualification
  • Types of contracts & risks
  • Total cost of ownership
  • Review of important terms & conditions
  • Liquidated damages
  • Time to look at your force majeure clauses

Module 4 -Contract Administration and Payment

  • Letters of intent
  • Administering the contract
  • Monitoring and control
  • Acceptance issues
  • Types of payments and risks
  • Issues for warranties claims and disputes

Module 5 -Negotiation Planning and Strategies

  • Who wins most negotiations
  • Skill sets required for successful negotiations
  • Identifying negotiation issues and objectives
  • Assessing bargaining strengths & weaknesses
  • Preparing a negotiation plan
  • Negotiating in teams
  • Important points for conducting the negotiations

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites required. This course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Course Administration Details

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.

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In-Person Training Schedules


January 2026
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Cape Town, South Africa USD 3,500 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 4,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Zanzibar, Tanzania USD 2,200 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,800 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Accra, Ghana USD 5,950 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kampala, Uganda USD 2,200 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dar es Salaam, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Johannesburg, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dakar, Senegal USD 3,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Naivasha, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nairobi, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 99,000
USD 1,400
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Cape Town, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 4,000
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 115,000
USD 1,500
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 1,800
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Accra, Ghana
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 5,950
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dakar, Senegal
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kisumu, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Naivasha, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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The goal is to demystify contract management for non-specialists. You'll learn to read, understand, and manage contracts to protect your projects and business from a practical perspective.
You'll learn how to interpret contract clauses, track key dates and deliverables, manage changes, and ensure vendor performance, all from a business management standpoint.
You'll learn to spot common risk areas like liability, non-performance, and termination clauses. This empowers you to proactively address issues and protect your organization's interests.
The training covers the key phases from initiation and execution to performance monitoring and close-out. The focus is on your role and responsibilities in each stage
You'll learn how to interpret contract clauses, track key dates and deliverables, manage changes, and ensure vendor performance, all from a business management standpoint.
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