The Negotiating, Making and Management of Contracts

Updated on Fri, 22/07/2011 - 3:06pm.
Professional Training Centre
Course Type: Part-time
(Explanation)
Course Start Date: Upon application
Location: Colchester
(See campus information)
Duration:

1/2 day
Centre: Professional Training Centre
Course Fee: Upon application

Course Description:

Available on a company basis only - we can adapt this course to suit your requirements.

Negotiating a contract needs a basic knowledge of contract law.  Without that knowledge substantial financial losses could be incurred.

Course Objectives/Key Benefits:

On completion, delegates will be able to negotiate and understand a contract with confidence.

Who the Course is Aimed at:

All those involved in the making of business contracts.

Course Content:

  • Distinction between an agreement and contract
  • Legal importance of knowing the status of parties to a contract
  • Rules of offer and acceptance
  • Exclusion clauses and disclaimers
  • The battle of the forms – resolving conflicting standard terms and conditions
  • Important clauses in standard terms and conditions and their legal implications
  • Breach of contract and remedies
  • Effects of the new Contracts (Third Party Rights) Act 1999
  • Have you a system to manage contracts?

Entry Requirements:

None

Course Progression:

Advanced one-day course on Contracts – available on an in-company basis only Directors’ Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities

Training Method:

Seminar with the use of short assignments during the course to enable delegates to apply their knowledge to practical contract dilemmas.

Further Information:

This course is offered by the Professional Training Centre

Course Offered by the Professional Training Centre

PTC Enquiry Line: (01206) 712727

Disclaimer:

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

Fees are correct at the time of entering/printing information, but may be subject to change. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Updated on Fri, 22/07/2011 - 3:06pm.
 
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