Key details
Mode of delivery: Classroom-based
Course code: PCM21G
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £925.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 6
Course Overview
This session provides a practical approach to effective contract drafting, focusing on structuring content, using clear and precise language, and applying best practices. Participants will learn to use definitions, schedules, and templates, ensuring contracts are legally sound, enforceable, and aligned with business needs.
Agenda
Contract Drafting
- What is effective drafting?
- The Three ‘C’s of drafting: Clarity. Conciseness, Consistency
- Negotiating the wording of terms and conditions
- Drafting best practices
Course Review
- Summary and recap of key learning objectives
- Action Planning
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Procurement managers and supply chain professionals responsible for contract strategy and risk assessment.
- Project managers who handle contract variations, delays, and performance issues.
- Legal and compliance professionals involved in contract review and risk mitigation.
- Contract and commercial managers who handle contract extensions, defects, contractor claims and disputes.
- Professionals in construction, oil and gas, energy, engineering, and manufacturing industries who manage contract performance.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:
- Apply key principles of effective contract drafting, including structuring material and selecting appropriate drafting styles.
- Utilise definitions, schedules, and templates to enhance contract clarity and enforceability.
- Implement best practices in drafting by ensuring clarity, conciseness, and consistency in contractual language.
Course dates
Apr 20, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
Dec 7, 2026
