FIDIC Short Form of Contract Course – Green Book
Full title: FIDIC Short Form of Contract Course – Green Book
Level: Introductory
Mode: Online
Language: English
Price: €950 (Early Bird) | €1,150 (Standard)
Session dates*
Starting date: 16 November 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 events will be recorded, which you will be able to watch in case you can’t attend a live event. 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 online training course will look at the 2nd Edition (2021) of the FIDIC short form of Contract. The Green Book 2nd Edition meets the current demand of the international construction industry for projects where the perceived level of risk is low and/or where construction parties need a contract form that is simple to use and doesn’t require significant contract administration and management resources.
The Green Book 2nd Edition continues FIDIC’s key principles of balanced risk sharing while seeking to build on the substantial experience gained from the original Green Book’s use over the past 22 years. The updated contract captures the essential rights and obligations of the parties and is used as an alternative to the 2017 Red and Yellow Books, resulting in FIDIC providing for a fully-fledged range of contract solutions to meet different project specificities.
The Green Book also includes some brand-new features such as the prolongation cost (PGC) mechanism, a tabulated summary of contractor’s entitlement for employer’s risks, the use of an insurance certificate to be signed by an insurer or broker, user-friendly flow charts and 40 communication forms provided as guidance for practitioners.
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
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
In the course participants will:
- Know about FIDIC
- Understand the structure and features of FIDIC Green Book
- Understand about Definitions, Roles and responsibilities of the Parties-
- Understand about Risk Allocation, Insurances
- Understand about Quality management
- Understand about Time management
- Understand about Suspension and Termination
- Understand the variations management
- Understand the financial management aspect
- Understand claims procedure
- Understand dispute resolution
- Understand forms, particular conditions
Teaching method
Live online sessions + homework on case-studies
The course is comprised of 4 sessions of approximately 4 hours duration each.
Trainer
Prasath Sanjeewa
Session 1
This session will introduce FIDIC, an overview of feedback on the 1999 Green Book, and its relevancy to the 2021 edition. Participants will examine the general and specific objectives of the 2021 Green Book, gaining insights into its structure. Additionally, the session will cover general provisions including key definitions, roles and responsibilities of the Parties.
Session 2
In this session, the focus will be on several aspects of project management. Learners will examine risk allocation and necessary insurance coverage. The session covers contractor obligations on quality and handling defects, as well as the process of taking over works, including the Taking Over Certificate, Defects Notification Period, and Performance Certificate issuance. Time management principles and procedures, including Extensions of Time (EOT), delay damages, exceptional events and prolongation cost, will be discussed. Causes and consequences of suspension and termination will also be understood in this session.
Session 3
This session will include a study on change management under green book contracts, covering variations and their valuation. It will also explore various payment modalities in green book contracts such as lump sum and remeasurement, as well as other areas including provisional sums, day works, price fluctuation provisions, and the valuation of works for payment. Also, the study will cover option clauses.
Session 4
This session will address Contractor’s and Employer’s Claims, Documentation, Determination & evaluation of delays, extension of time for completion, and claims for additional Costs. Additionally, the session will examine disputes and their avoidance, including adjudication and arbitration.
The session further explains the guidance note, providing tips for successfully preparing a Green Book-based contract, using communication forms, particular conditions. Final Q&A on any course-related matters.
Admission criteria
Experience needed in construction contracts administration, management, and/or claim management and dispute resolution.
This online course requires that participants have access to a computer with an internet connection either at their workplace or at home, whichever is more convenient regarding the timing of the sessions.
Official FIDIC certificate
A Certificate of Completion will be provided by FIDIC to the participants having attended 70% or more of all sessions (either live or recorded) and having submitted in writing all of the exercises or case works on the FIDIC Academy eLearning platform. The participants who do not meet this requirement will not receive a certificate.
The participants who do not meet this requirement will not receive a certificate.
Optional further certification
For applicable further certification, please explore options at https://fcl.fidic.org/programmes/
Course work
The live course events, assessments and discussions will take place on FIDIC’s new eLearning platform FIDIC Academy. This online course requires access to a computer with good internet connection and preferably a working microphone and camera.
Books
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)
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
At FIDIC Academy, we are committed to making high-quality training accessible to professionals across the globe. To support this mission, we are introducing Region Sensitive Pricing – a feature that adjusts course fees based on your country of residence.
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.
Get Your Region-Specific Discount Code
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.
This feature has been soft launched. Additional countries will be added in due course as final checks and updates are completed.
If you have any questions or require support, please contact the FIDIC Academy team at training@fidic.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your country is classified as a high-income economy, it does not qualify for a discount under this model. This approach ensures that financial support is directed toward regions with more limited access to professional development resources.
You can view the current World Bank classifications here.