FIDIC Short Form of Contract Course – Green Book
Course title: FIDIC Short Form of Contract Course – Green Book
Level: Introductory
Mode: Online
Language: English
Price: €950 (Early Bird) | €1,150 (Standard)
The FIDIC Short Form of Contract Course (Green Book) is an online training course that provides a practical introduction to the 2nd Edition (2021) of the FIDIC Green Book. Designed for projects with lower risk profiles and minimal contract administration requirements, the Green Book offers a streamlined alternative to the more complex Red and Yellow Books. It maintains FIDIC’s core principle of balanced risk sharing while introducing key new features, such as the prolongation cost mechanism, contractor entitlement summaries, insurance certification templates, flow charts, and 40 practitioner-friendly communication forms. This updated edition reflects over two decades of industry experience and is tailored to meet the needs of today’s global construction environment.
This course is officially CPD certified by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring it meets the highest standards for professional development. As an industry-recognised credential, CPD certification confirms that participants will gain structured, high-quality learning aligned with international best practice.
Who should attend
All those working/about to work on low-risk projects, and/or projects where a simplified contract machinery is sought:
– Employers (including international development banks and financiers)
– Consulting engineers
– Contractors
– Quantity surveyors
– Contract and claim management experts
– Lawyers
– Related professionals involved in construction works and contract administration
Learning outcomes
– Understand the structure, scope, and key provisions of the FIDIC Short Form of Contract (Green Book), 2nd Edition (2021)
– Identify the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the contracting parties under the Green Book framework
– Apply the contract’s provisions to real-world project scenarios
– Navigate the Green Book’s dispute resolution mechanisms and risk allocation principles
– Interpret and use the contract’s new features
– Strengthen practical skills in administering the Green Book effectively.
Books included
Participants will receive access to the following electronic book 1 – 3 days before the start of the programme:
– Short Form of Contract 2nd Ed (2021 Green Book)
Trainer
Prasath Sanjeewa
Course format
The live online course events, assessments and discussions will take place on FIDIC Academy’s eLearning platform.
Schedule and duration
Starting date: 16 October 2025*
This course will consist of four 4-hour sessions which are usually scheduled from 13:00 – 17:00 CEST weekly.
Event 1 – Thursday, 16 October 2025, 13.00 – 17.00 CEST
Event 2 – Thursday, 23 October 2025, 13.00 – 17.00 CEST
Event 3 – Thursday, 30 October 2025, 13.00 – 17.00 CET
Event 4 – Thursday, 6 November 2025, 13.00 – 17.00 CET
*subject to change
All live training sessions will be recorded, which you will be able to watch in case you can’t attend a live event. Participants will have access to the recordings and learning material for 3 months after the course end date.
Use the site below to check your local time using Geneva, Switzerland (Central European Time) as the session time zone destination – https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/
Prerequisites
Experience needed in construction contracts administration, management, and/or claim management and dispute resolution.
Technical access
This online course requires that participants have access to a desktop computer or laptop with an internet connection either at their workplace or at home, whichever is more convenient regarding the timing of the sessions.
Official FIDIC certificate
An online FIDIC Academy Certificate of Completion will be provided to the participants having attended all sessions (either live or recorded) and having submitted all of the case studies/ tests/ assignments (only if applicable – at the trainers’ discretion if they wish to set any) on the FIDIC Academy eLearning platform. The certificate will be issued via email and can be shared on social media, downloaded in PDF format and printed as required.
The participants who do not meet this requirement will not receive the Certificate of Completion.
Course fee
€950 (Early Bird) | €1,150 (Standard)
Discounts available
Please note that only one discount or promotional offer may be applied per course purchase.
Group discount
A discount of 10% will be applied should 2 or more participants register from the same firm and for the same course. 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 before completing registration.
Region sensitive pricing
To find out if you're eligible for a region-specific discount, start by selecting your country below. If your country qualifies, you'll be prompted to enter your mobile number (including the country code). Your discount code will then be sent via SMS and can be applied during course registration on FIDIC Academy’s eLearning platform.
If you have any questions or require support, please contact the FIDIC Academy team at training@fidic.org.
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