This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in contracts and contract management, tailored for individuals entering the field of procurement or enhancing their contract management capabilities.
Delegates Will Learn:
- The Fundamentals of Contracts: An introduction to what contracts are, their role in procurement, and why they are crucial for business agreements.
- Key Components of a Contract: Understanding the essential elements that make up a contract, including terms, conditions, and obligations.
- Making Sense of a Contract: Techniques for reading and interpreting contract language, breaking down complex clauses into understandable terms.
- How to Manage Contracts Effectively: Strategies for managing contracts from initiation to closure, ensuring compliance and performance.
- Understanding Legal and Commercial Terms: A basic overview of common legal and commercial terminology found in contracts.
- Basic Strategies for Monitoring and Enforcing Contract Compliance: Techniques for ensuring that all parties meet their contractual obligations.
Who is it for?
- Newcomers to procurement
- Professionals from other fields who are transitioning into procurement
- Entry-level procurement staff
Cost and duration
Members have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.
This course lasts for a full day and is delivered at the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Spaces by our approved expert trainers.
This session can also be arranged on a corporate basis, just for your team. We can host them at your premises, or here at the Chamber’s brand new ‘Chamber Meeting Spaces’ facility; just off the M6 in Preston.
LOCATION
North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Meeting Spaces
Unit 11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT
AVAILABILITY – Places available
Date doesn’t suit?
2027 dates TBC 10.00 – 16.00
This training course is open to members and non-members. Members receive exclusive discounts on training and many other services provided by us. For more information, please contact the training team on 01772 653000.
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