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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOCA463

Training on Contract Administration & Implementation

Learn contract administration skills including execution, monitoring, risk management, and contract close-out processes.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

Effective contract administration and implementation are critical to ensuring that contractual obligations are fulfilled, risks are managed, and value for money is achieved. Many organizations face challenges in monitoring contract performance, managing changes, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

This course equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to manage contracts after award, ensuring proper execution, monitoring, and compliance. The course focuses on contract administration processes, performance management, risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, and handling contract variations.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Contract managers and officers

  • Procurement and supply chain professionals

  • Project managers and coordinators

  • Legal and compliance officers

  • Finance and administrative staff

  • Professionals involved in contract implementation and monitoring

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand contract administration processes and responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage contract performance effectively

  • Handle contract changes, variations, and amendments

  • Identify and mitigate risks during contract implementation

  • Ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Contract Administration

  • Overview of contract administration and implementation

  • Contract lifecycle post-award phase

  • Roles and responsibilities in contract management

  • Key documents and contract administration systems

  • Case Study: Challenges in contract implementation


Module 2: Contract Execution & Performance Management

  • Contract implementation planning

  • Monitoring contractor performance

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) in contracts

  • Reporting and documentation in contract management

  • Practical Exercise: Developing a contract performance monitoring plan


Module 3: Managing Contract Changes & Variations

  • Types of contract changes and variations

  • Procedures for contract amendments

  • Managing scope changes and cost implications

  • Documentation and approval processes

  • Case Study: Handling contract variations effectively


Module 4: Risk Management & Compliance in Contracts

  • Identifying risks in contract implementation

  • Risk mitigation and control strategies

  • Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations

  • Managing disputes and conflict resolution

  • Workshop: Developing a contract risk management plan


Module 5: Contract Close-Out & Evaluation

  • Contract completion and close-out procedures

  • Performance evaluation and lessons learned

  • Contract documentation and archiving

  • Best practices in contract administration

  • Group Exercise: Contract evaluation and reporting

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Improved understanding of contract administration processes

  • Skills in monitoring and managing contract performance

  • Ability to handle contract changes and variations

  • Enhanced capacity in risk management and compliance

Organizational Impact

  • Improved contract performance and delivery outcomes

  • Reduced risks and contract-related disputes

  • Enhanced compliance with contractual obligations

  • Better contract monitoring and reporting systems

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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The course covers contract execution, performance monitoring, risk management, compliance, and contract close-out processes.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Contract Administration & Implementation in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.