CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

MAY 19-30, 2008

tuition fee: $4430
 
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INTENDED AUDIENCE: The course is designed for managers of developing country projects and for persons responsible for implementing such projects.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course focuses on contract administration, and surveys the steps and methodologies necessary for the day to day management to ensure contract compliance.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Introduction to procurement and contract terms
  • The project life cycle
  • Defining objectives (logframe)
  • Performance criteria
  • Managing the project environment
  • Role of project administrator
  • Financial and economic analysis
  • Cost centered project funding and payments
  • Team building and leadership
  • Organization alternatives
  • Communication
  • Implementing change
  • Scheduling – critical path method
  • Cost control
  • Control, documentation and reports
  • Database management
  • Quality assurance
  • Commissioning
  • Acceptance and take over
  • Conflict resolution and disputes