Contract - Law and Risk Management

When contracts go wrong, the consequences can be costly. This course gives you a practical, plain-English understanding of contract law and risk management so you can enter agreements confidently, meet your obligations and protect your organisation from avoidable loss.

You will learn how to negotiate terms, manage risk and apply contract management plans that support stronger outcomes.

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What to expect

Contracts shape many of the relationships and responsibilities within an organisation, and a clear understanding of contract law helps prevent costly mistakes. This course introduces the fundamentals of contract formation, legal obligations and the risks that can arise throughout the contract lifecycle. You will explore how contracts are created, what makes them enforceable and how to identify the duties of all parties involved.

You will learn how to prepare and implement contract management plans that address legal and operational risks, strengthen stakeholder relationships and support effective delivery. The program also introduces negotiation strategies that help you clarify terms, minimise disputes and ensure agreements meet organisational needs.

With practical tools and real-world examples, you will build the skills to identify, assess and control risk, including workplace health and safety risks associated with contract delivery. You will leave better equipped to manage contracts with clarity, confidence and due diligence.

Is this course for you

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for engaging, managing, or overseeing contracts and contractors across industries.

This course is suited to individuals who want to:

strengthen understanding of contract and contractor management
manage contractual relationships with confidence
oversee contractor performance and compliance effectively
reduce risk and improve outcomes in contract management

What you will explore

By the end of this training course, you should be able to:

Gain a practical introduction to contract law and its relevance to your work
Identify key legal obligations in new and existing contracts
Prepare and apply a contract management plan that manages risk and supports relationships
Negotiate terms effectively and minimise the likelihood of disputes
Apply proven risk management techniques throughout the contract lifecycle
Understand how to reduce workplace health and safety risks linked to contract delivery

Where this course can take you

By the end of this training course, you should be able to:

Gain a practical introduction to contract law and its relevance to your work
Identify key legal obligations in new and existing contracts
Prepare and apply a contract management plan that manages risk and supports relationships
Negotiate terms effectively and minimise the likelihood of disputes
Apply proven risk management techniques throughout the contract lifecycle
Understand how to reduce workplace health and safety risks linked to contract delivery.