FIDIC Contracts Introductory Course (former Module 1)
Full title:
FIDIC Contracts Introductory Course
Formerly known as: FIDIC Online Module 1: Practical Use of FIDIC Conditions of Contracts
Session dates*
Starting date: 24 Oct 2023*
This course will consist of nine 2-hour sessions which are usually scheduled from 13:00 – 15:00 CET on a weekly basis.
Event 1 – Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
Event 2 – Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
Event 3 – Tuesday, 07 November 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
Event 4 – Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
Event 5 – Tuesday, 21 November 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
Event 6 – Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
Event 7 – Tuesday, 05 December 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
Event 8 – Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
Event 9 – Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 13H00 – 15H00 CET
*subject to change
All live events will be recorded, which you will be able to watch in case you can’t attend a live event. Voluntary networking sessions will be added to the platform in due course.
Use the below site to check your local time using Geneva, Switzerland as the session time zone destination – https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/
Course description
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.
The industry-leading online training course for rising engineers and other consulting professionals run by FIDIC, the FIDIC Contracts Introductory course, has been officially accredited by the CPD Certification Service.
Accreditation by the CPD Certification Service is further recognition of the quality of this already popular and industry-leading training programme. With over 25 years’ of experience providing continuing professional development training certification, the CPD Certification Service is the world’s leading organisation for those looking to get CPD certified for training courses and events.
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.
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.
Trainer
Asel El Housan
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.
- 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.
Optional further certification
Acquiring knowledge via this course could serve as a step on the learning path towards applying for the FIDIC Certified Contract Manager certification, FIDIC Certified Consulting Engineer and/or FIDIC Certified Adjudicator (among other requirements).
For applicable certification options, please explore information at https://fcl.fidic.org/programmes/
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 course.
- 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)
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 training@fidic.org to receive the discount coupon needed for registration.