FIDIC EPC/Turnkey Projects Course – Silver Book
FIDIC EPC/Turnkey Projects Course – Silver Book
Level: Intermediate
Training hours: 18 hours
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Course description
This practical training course explains and illustrates the use of the FIDIC EPC Contract (the “Engineering, Procurement and Construction/Turnkey Contract” or “Silver Book”). The course focuses on the 2017 Silver Book, but the sessions also highlight the main differences between this and the earlier edition from 1999.Throughout the course, participants will be provided with case studies based on real projects and contracts. These will be used as the basis for homework to be completed between sessions. Sharing of best practices among the participants and the trainer will also be organized. For those who want to understand and work with the Silver Book, this is a course not to miss!
The industry-leading online training course for rising engineers and other consulting professionals run by FIDIC, the FIDIC EPC/Turnkey Projects 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
The course is designed to help the participants gain knowledge and confidence in working with this document, whether representing employers, consultants or contractors.
Learning outcomes
This training course will allow you to:
• Understand the differences between the EPC model and more commonly encountered models (Design-Bid-Build, Design & Build)
• Gain a sound knowledge of the FIDIC Silver Book clauses and their practical application.
• Understand how to adapt the Silver Book to your project and the pitfalls to avoid.
Starting date: 18 September 2025
Registration deadline: 11 September 2025
- Event 1 – Thursday, 18 September 2025, 13.00 – 16.00 CEST
- Event 2 – Thursday, 25 September 2025, 13.00 – 16.00 CEST
- Event 3 – Thursday, 2 October 2025, 13.00 – 16.00 CEST
- Event 4 – Thursday, 23 October 2025, 13.00 – 16.00 CEST
- Event 5 – Thursday, 30 October 2025, 13.00 – 16.00 CET
- Event 6 – Thursday, 6 November 2025, 13.00 – 16.00 CET
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Trainer
Robert Werth
Admission criteria
Having attended FIDIC Contracts Introductory Course or having previous practical knowledge of FIDIC contracts is recommended. This online course requires a good level of English and access to a computer with an internet connection.
Books
Participants will receive access to the following electronic books 24 hours before the start of the course:
EPC/Turnkey Contract 2nd Ed (2017 Silver Book)
FIDIC Contracts Guide (2017 editions, as reprinted in 2022 with amendments) Guide 1st Ed (2022)
Content on the 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.
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 (among other requirements).
For applicable certification options, please explore information at https://fcl.fidic.org/programmes/
Cost & Discounts
Euro 1500 per participant
Group discount
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.
FIDIC Member discount
If you belong to a FIDIC Member Association or Affiliate, you are eligible for a 15% discount on our online live contracts training courses and on-demand courses. To obtain the discount code, kindly email your proof of FIDIC membership or affiliation to training@fidic.org
Region Sensitive Pricing
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By reducing financial barriers, we aim to empower professionals everywhere to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute to sustainable infrastructure development.
Using the World Bank’s income classification system, this initiative ensures fairer access by offering automatic discounts of up to 30% for learners in low- and middle-income countries.
How it works
Based on the World Bank’s income classification system, countries are grouped into predefined regions and each qualifying country is allocated a specific discount tier. For eligible regions, a unique discount code is generated.
When entered at checkout, this code automatically applies a percentage discount to the course price, based on the country’s tier. This discount code applies to all courses open for registration on the FIDIC Academy website. This discount can’t be combined with other promotional offers or discounts.
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