Fundamentals of International Construction Contracts
Overview
Course title: Fundamentals of International Construction Contracts
Level: Introductory
Mode: On-demand
Language: English, with translations in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Portuguese, and Spanish
Price: €50
Training hours: 0.6 (40min)
Registration is only available via credit card. To get immediate access to the course, please select Stripe as your payment method at checkout.
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This on-demand course offers a clear and accessible introduction to the key principles and legal frameworks of international construction contracts.
Participants will gain a basic understanding of international construction law, common contractual structures, and the FIDIC Suite of Contracts, as well as the legal and regulatory environments that govern global infrastructure projects. The course also helps professionals identify typical risks and challenges associated with international construction, equipping them to better protect their interests and those of their organisations.
Who should attend
This course is designed for a broad audience across the construction industry, including contractors, engineers, project managers, legal professionals, and government officials seeking to build foundational knowledge in this field.
Learning outcomes
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
– Identify the key stakeholders in an international construction project and understand their roles and responsibilities
– Recognise how different funding arrangements influence the structure and terms of international construction contracts
– Understand common risks and issues in international projects and how contract provisions can be used to manage and mitigate them
– Gain a basic understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms, with an introduction to international arbitration and the importance of a well-drafted arbitration agreement
Course format
Delivered via an on-demand format on FIDIC Academy’s eLearning platform. Participants have 48 hours to complete the course from the first access date.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites for this course.
Technical access
This online course requires that participants have access to a computer with an internet connection.
Official FIDIC certificate
FIDIC Academy will provide a Certificate of Completion to all participants who successfully watched the course video, passed the quiz, and completed the on-demand course evaluation. The participants who do not meet this requirement will not receive the Certificate of Completion.
Course fee
EUR 50 per participant
Registration is only available via credit card. To get immediate access to the course, please select Stripe as your payment method at checkout.
Discounts available
Please note that only one discount or promotional offer may be applied per course purchase.
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
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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