Key details
Mode of delivery: Classroom-based
Course code: PCM21A
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £915.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 6
Course Overview
This session provides a clear introduction to contracts, covering their formation, key components, enforcement, and termination. Participants will explore legal principles, essential clauses, and contract structures, ensuring they understand how agreements function throughout their lifecycle.
Agenda
The Contractual Relationship from Start to Finish
- Agreements and Contracts – Contract Law Basics
- Building Blocks that Make Up a Contract
- Contract Enforcement
- Ending the Contract
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:
- Explain the key elements that define agreements and contracts, distinguishing between legally binding and non-binding agreements.
- Identify and describe the fundamental building blocks of a contract, including essential clauses and enforcement mechanisms.
- Analyse the contract lifecycle from formation to termination, understanding legal implications at each stage.
Course dates
Apr 7, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
Nov 23, 2026
