Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Government contracts must deliver value for public money while complying with procurement law, transparency requirements and audit scrutiny. Contract managers in the public sector face unique constraints.
This Aractech course covers the public contract life cycle, contract types, mobilisation, performance management, payments, variations within procurement rules, disputes, audit and transparency, and contract close-out. Participants develop public contract management plans.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the public sector contract life cycle
- Apply procurement rules to contract management
- Mobilise contracts and manage performance
- Manage payments and variations lawfully
- Handle disputes and audit requirements
- Close out contracts and capture lessons
Who should attend
Target audience
- Public sector contract managers
- Procurement officers
- Project managers in government
- Finance officers
- Auditors
- Suppliers to government
Methodology
Learning approach
- Public sector case studies
- Planning workshops
- Variation exercises
- Group discussions
- Reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Public Contracts
- Public contract principles
- Legal framework
- Contract types
- Coffee break
- Contract types (continued)
- Roles
- Exercise: Contract portfolio review
Day 2
Mobilisation and Performance
- Contract management plans
- Mobilisation
- KPIs
- Coffee break
- KPIs (continued)
- Performance reviews
- Workshop: Management plan
Day 3
Payments and Variations
- Payment processes
- Variations and modification rules
- Price adjustments
- Coffee break
- Price adjustments (continued)
- Documentation
- Exercise: Variation assessment
Day 4
Disputes and Audit
- Dispute resolution
- Audit expectations
- Transparency
- Coffee break
- Transparency (continued)
- Fraud risks
- Case study: Audit finding
Day 5
Close-Out
- Completion
- Final accounts
- Supplier evaluation
- Coffee break
- Supplier evaluation (continued)
- Lessons learned
- Capstone: Public contract plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Government Contracts Management (CON-006) cover?
This course covers Contracts Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Public sector contract managers, Procurement officers, Project managers in government
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Geneva, Munich, Rome.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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