What you'll learn
- Understand different project delivery methods and how they influence the selection of the appropriate FIDIC contract for advanced and complex projects.
- Distinguish between the FIDIC contract types (Red, Yellow, Silver, Green Books) and their applications in large, technically complex projects.
- Understand the roles of key parties in FIDIC contracts, focusing on complex relationships and responsibilities between employers, main contractors, subcontractors, and the engineer.
- Apply key provisions from modern FIDIC editions, with emphasis on advanced mechanisms related to claims and dispute resolution in the Red, Yellow, and Silver Books.
- Use Particular Conditions to modify and tailor FIDIC contracts to suit project requirements and organizational priorities.
- Manage risks and exceptional events (force majeure) while minimizing financial and legal impacts on sensitive projects.
- Develop advanced competencies in contract Administration, variation management, claims, and dispute resolution - particularly for international projects with complex contractual challenges.
- Master dispute resolution techniques in international arbitration, focusing on roles, strategies, and outcomes in major global projects.
Overview
The program Level 1: Strategies for Implementing FIDIC Contracts is a foundational training program covering the essential knowledge, skills, and practical strategies of FIDIC principles during the tendering, execution, and dispute resolution phases. It also helps develop critical thinking and sound judgment to protect participants from common misconceptions and incorrect practices in the market.
It is the first level of our 4-level Comprehensive Training Program in FIDIC Contract Administration, Claims, and Dispute Resolution. Which is a specialized and practical learning track designed for both organizations and individuals. It provides participants with advanced technical knowledge, practical skills, and real-world strategies used in the market, with a strong focus on developing a professional mindset and thinking approach that protects against the common misleading concepts and practices seen in the industry’s realities. The program equips participants to deliver complete, compliant, and profitable contract outcomes while effectively mitigating risks.
The program is delivered across four progressive levels, each addressing a distinct aspect of FIDIC contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution.
It is the first level of our 4-level Comprehensive Training Program in FIDIC Contract Administration, Claims, and Dispute Resolution. Which is a specialized and practical learning track designed for both organizations and individuals. It provides participants with advanced technical knowledge, practical skills, and real-world strategies used in the market, with a strong focus on developing a professional mindset and thinking approach that protects against the common misleading concepts and practices seen in the industry’s realities. The program equips participants to deliver complete, compliant, and profitable contract outcomes while effectively mitigating risks.
The program is delivered across four progressive levels, each addressing a distinct aspect of FIDIC contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution.
1. Mixing of theory and real-world application deeply
A fully integrated methodology that balances academic foundations with real-world practice, delivered through modern learning techniques that emphasize both conceptual knowledge and practical application.
2. Designed by experts, Delivered by experts
The curriculum is developed by certified specialists who transfer their direct industry experience. The program is delivered by top experts with extensive experience in contract management and dispute resolution.
3. A mindset transformation before knowledge or skills
The program goes beyond teaching skills.
It aims to reshape the practitioner’s way of thinking and mind-set, enabling them to manage the full contract life cycle effectively, unlock the value of contract administration, and elevate their creativity and problem-solving skills.
4. Deep understanding of organizational relationships
The curriculum provides a holistic view of how to leverage administrative and institutional relationships to improve contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution — leading to stronger project performance across all stages.
A fully integrated methodology that balances academic foundations with real-world practice, delivered through modern learning techniques that emphasize both conceptual knowledge and practical application.
2. Designed by experts, Delivered by experts
The curriculum is developed by certified specialists who transfer their direct industry experience. The program is delivered by top experts with extensive experience in contract management and dispute resolution.
3. A mindset transformation before knowledge or skills
The program goes beyond teaching skills.
It aims to reshape the practitioner’s way of thinking and mind-set, enabling them to manage the full contract life cycle effectively, unlock the value of contract administration, and elevate their creativity and problem-solving skills.
4. Deep understanding of organizational relationships
The curriculum provides a holistic view of how to leverage administrative and institutional relationships to improve contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution — leading to stronger project performance across all stages.
● Strengthening organizational awareness and understanding of the value of adopting international contract models and their direct impact on project performance.
● Developing and customizing contract models to align with organizational needs for optimal outcomes.
● Establishing a unified system for managing contracts, variations, claims, and disputes to enhance efficiency and performance.
● Building specialized teams by equipping contract professionals with updated global knowledge and best practices.
● Clarifying the organizational roles related to contract management and reinforcing their integration for consistent and effective performance.
● Enhancing the competence of all key stakeholders (engineers, project managers, legal teams, finance teams, etc.) and improving their ability to handle contract conditions flexibly and effectively.
● Reducing financial risks and exposure to claims by applying global best practices and avoiding unexpected losses.
● Maximizing organizational gains by ensuring valid claims are captured, pursued, and realized.
● Developing and customizing contract models to align with organizational needs for optimal outcomes.
● Establishing a unified system for managing contracts, variations, claims, and disputes to enhance efficiency and performance.
● Building specialized teams by equipping contract professionals with updated global knowledge and best practices.
● Clarifying the organizational roles related to contract management and reinforcing their integration for consistent and effective performance.
● Enhancing the competence of all key stakeholders (engineers, project managers, legal teams, finance teams, etc.) and improving their ability to handle contract conditions flexibly and effectively.
● Reducing financial risks and exposure to claims by applying global best practices and avoiding unexpected losses.
● Maximizing organizational gains by ensuring valid claims are captured, pursued, and realized.
● Developing practical skills and competencies in contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution.
● Gaining deep understanding that enables handling contract conditions with ease and confidence.
● Building a strategic, holistic way of thinking that strengthens decision-making capabilities.
● Enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills to address daily project challenges.
● Learning from top industry experts and applying global best practices in the workplace.
● Gaining advanced expertise that ensures career distinction and increases promotion opportunities.
● Building a strong professional network and connecting with experts and practitioners in the field.
● Gaining deep understanding that enables handling contract conditions with ease and confidence.
● Building a strategic, holistic way of thinking that strengthens decision-making capabilities.
● Enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills to address daily project challenges.
● Learning from top industry experts and applying global best practices in the workplace.
● Gaining advanced expertise that ensures career distinction and increases promotion opportunities.
● Building a strong professional network and connecting with experts and practitioners in the field.
The program is delivered through well-structured recorded sessions that include case studies and practical exercises designed to help participants understand and apply the acquired knowledge, demonstrating their skills in FIDIC contract administration, claims, and arbitration.
● The FIDIC Contract Practitioner (FCP) Certificate from PMA.
● A PMA Membership ID, valid for 3 years.
● A comprehensive package of ready-to-use contract templates for practical application within your company or projects.
● A curated set of books and practical guides to support your learning and implementation after completing the program.
● Priority consideration for contractual opportunities and future collaboration with PMA.
● Access to a private professional support group on Telegram for post-program follow-up and ongoing consultation in contract management.
● A PMA Membership ID, valid for 3 years.
● A comprehensive package of ready-to-use contract templates for practical application within your company or projects.
● A curated set of books and practical guides to support your learning and implementation after completing the program.
● Priority consideration for contractual opportunities and future collaboration with PMA.
● Access to a private professional support group on Telegram for post-program follow-up and ongoing consultation in contract management.
Requirements Needed
- Finish all video lessons
- Take and complete the quiz with achieve the minimum passing score
- Complete the evaluation
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Course content
Introduction
International contract types
Fidic contracts
Fidic red book 1999 edition
Drafting the contract
Q&A
The Employer's Obligation
The Engineer's Obligation
The Contractor's Obligations
Q&A
Variations vs. Value Engineering.
Procedures for Variations.
Evaluation of Variations.
Q&A
Claims Management
Engineer’s Determinations.
Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB).
Amicable Settlement
Q&A
Arbitration VS Courts
Arbitration Agreements
Arbitration Procedures
Q&A
Quiz
