Contract - Planning and Procurement

Every strong contract begins with thoughtful planning. This course gives you the tools to scope work accurately, negotiate terms with confidence and put the right procurement foundations in place.

You will learn how to set clear expectations from the start so contracts run smoothly and support better outcomes.

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2 Days

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What to expect

Successful, conflict-free contracts are built on careful planning and structured procurement. This course equips you with the essential tools and techniques to prepare robust contract budgets, define clear requirements and plan the resources needed to deliver an agreement effectively. Real-world examples help you translate each concept directly into your workplace.

You will explore how to bring together and lead a contract team, set performance expectations and develop processes that support consistent monitoring throughout the contract lifecycle. The program also builds your confidence in negotiating terms and conditions so agreements are clear, fair and aligned to organisational needs.

With a practical focus on early-stage planning, you will develop the skills to establish strong procurement foundations, anticipate risks and support smoother contract execution and delivery.

Is this course for you

This course is ideal for professionals who engage, manage, or oversee contracts and contractors across industries.

This course is suited to individuals who want to:

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

What you will explore

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

Prepare comprehensive contract budgets and monitor performance against them
Plan, coordinate and lead the performance of a contract team
Understand core procurement processes and how to set clear requirements
Monitor performance and ensure alignment with organisational goals
Implement and negotiate contract terms, conditions and performance criteria

Where this course can take you

During this training course, you will explore:

Foundations of contract planning and procurement
Preparing contract budgets and forecasts
Monitoring performance against budget
Planning and leading a contract team
Procurement processes and establishing requirements
Implementing and negotiating terms and conditions
Setting and monitoring performance criteria.