Training on Contract Management for Non-Contract Professionals
Master contract management essentials. Our training empowers you to effectively manage contracts, mitigate risks, and ensure project success.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
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
What you'll walk away with
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
What we cover, module by module
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
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Reduce legal and financial risks by proactively managing contracts.
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Improve compliance and efficiency through broader employee involvement.
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Strengthen client and supplier relationships with clear, professional agreements.
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Enable better decisions with a stronger, more resilient operational framework.
Personal Impact
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Gain a practical, in-demand skill set for managing commercial agreements.
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Build career progression opportunities by demonstrating confidence in high-stakes business.
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Contribute directly to financial health and risk mitigation.
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Develop authority to engage effectively with legal teams and senior leaders.
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.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Accra
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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