FIDIC Contracts Introductory Course

(formerly known as FIDIC Module 1: Practical Use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contracts)

Level: Foundation

Training hours: 18

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Course overview

This course sets the foundation for understanding the methodology of FIDIC contracts, providing a comprehensive introduction to standard forms and procedures and analysis & comparison of the 2017 Second Editions of the Red and Yellow Books.

Who should attend

This course is aimed at providing systematic and practical guidance to anyone engaged in national and international projects. It will appeal to representatives of contractors, employers, developers, project sponsors and funders, insurers, consulting engineers and architects, project managers and lawyers.

Admission criteria

No prior knowledge is required. This online course requires a good level of English and access to a computer with an internet connection.

Learning outcomes

By taking this course you will acquire knowledge about: 

• Introduction to FIDIC history, standard forms, and procedures;
• Analysis of the FIDIC Engineer's dual role in the FIDIC contracts; 
• Recommendations on the adaptation of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract to the laws of the country and the specific project;
• A clause-by-clause analysis and comparison of the FIDIC standard forms for major works:

- Construction Contract 2nd Ed (2017 Red Book, Reprinted 2022 with amendments)

- Plant and Design-Build Contract 2nd Ed (2017 Yellow Book, Reprinted 2022 with amendments)

- FIDIC Contracts (1999 editions) Guide 1st Ed (2000)

Teaching method

Live online sessions + homework on case-studies

The course is comprised of 9 sessions of approximately 2 hours duration each.

Syllabus*

The training programme covers:

• Session 1: Introduction - History of FIDIC and standard forms
• Session 2: FIDIC Contract Documents
• Session 3: Responsibilities of the Parties
• Session 4: Management of Projects
• Session 5: Tests on/after Completion
• Session 6: Financial Procedures
• Session 7: Suspension and Termination
• Session 8: Risk, Liability & Force Majeure
• Session 9: Claims, Disputes and Arbitration

*subject to change

Session dates

Starting date: 9 March 2023*

Registration deadline: 2 March 2023

The exact session dates will be confirmed in due course,

*subject to change

Two possible sessions will be available to enroll in for this course. Please select either Session 1 (08H00 CET) or Session 2 (17H00 CET) when completing course registration.

Use the below site to check your local time using Geneva, Switzerland as the session time zone destination.

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Important: Please note that these timings are tentative and may be changed subject to the number of participants. A single session would be run from 13H00 to 15H00 CET should we not meet the required number of participants for two teams.

Content on eLearning platform

Participants will have access to the recordings and learning material for 3 months after the course end date.

Official FIDIC certificate

A Certificate of Completion will be provided by FIDIC to the participants having attended all events/sessions either live or recorded and having responded to all of the assignments on the FIDIC Academy eLearning platform. The participants who do not meet this requirement will not receive a certificate.

Content on the eLearning platform

Participants will have access to the recordings and learning material for 3 months after the course end date.

Books

Participants will receive access to the following electronic books 3-5 days before the start of the programme.

• Construction Contract 2nd Ed (2017 Red Book, Reprinted 2022 with amendments)
• Plant and Design-Build Contract 2nd Ed (2017 Yellow Book, Reprinted 2022 with amendments)
• FIDIC Contracts (1999 editions) Guide 1st Ed (2000)

Cost

Euro 1600 per participant

A discount of 10% will be applied should 2 or more participants register from the same firm. 

In order to benefit from the group registration discount, send all the participant names and email addresses to [email protected] to receive the discount coupon needed for registration.