What Will I Be Able to Do After Completing the Tailored FIDIC for Contractors Course?
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the key provisions of the FIDIC 2017 Red Book and confidently apply them during project execution.
- Protect your contractual rights and preserve your entitlements through proper contract administration.
- Identify contractual risks and obligations before they impact project performance.
- Manage Variations effectively and understand their impact on time and cost.
- Prepare and submit contractual notices in accordance with contract requirements and deadlines.
- Handle Claims and Extension of Time (EOT) matters using the correct contractual procedures.
- Manage Interim Payment Applications and payment certification processes more effectively.
- Address delayed payments and contractual disputes while safeguarding your commercial interests.
- Draft professional contractual correspondence, letters, and emails that strengthen your contractual position.
- Utilize AI-powered prompts to improve the quality and effectiveness of contractual communications.
- Understand project delivery methods, payment mechanisms, and essential contract terminology.
- Apply FIDIC principles in real site situations using practical examples from successfully completed projects.
By the end of this course, you will know not only what the contract says, but also how and when to act to protect your rights, secure your entitlements, and improve your project's outcome.
Course Details
This course is primarily designed for Contractor’s Site Engineers and Supervisors, providing practical, example-based explanations drawn from successfully delivered projects. It focuses on how to apply key provisions of the FIDIC 2017 Red Book (Conditions of Contract for Construction – traditional Design–Bid–Build projects) in a practical manner, without legal or theoretical complexity.
The course equips participants to apply contractual provisions in various real-life execution scenarios encountered during construction projects. It also covers Contract requirements, project delivery methods, contract price and payment mechanisms, and standard contract terminology. In addition, it addresses the management of Variations, Claims, Interim Payments, handling delayed payments, drafting contractual correspondence, and utilizing AI prompts to support email responses and formal communications.
The focus is on strengthening your understanding of your contractual rights and obligations, ensuring awareness of the correct contractual procedures, and emphasizing the proper timing of notices and actions, in order to achieve the course objective:
“How to professionally protect and secure your contractual entitlements in accordance with the Contract.”
Teaching Approach
The course combines Arabic instruction with the consistent use of official FIDIC contractual terminology in English. Participants will have access to diverse learning materials, supported by real-life case studies that simulate professional project environments and enhance contractual thinking and problem-solving skills.
The program consists of 8 hours of focused training delivered across 31 lectures, drawing on practical, hands-on experience.
Learning Materials and Certification
Participants will receive comprehensive learning resources, including:
- Recorded lectures (videos)
- PDF lecture notes accompanying each session
- Digital resources and real project Case Studies
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon finishing the course.
As part of the practical emphasis, the course includes training on:
- How to write contractual letters
- Responding to contractual correspondence
- Practical exercises based on real scenarios
The instructor (Eng. Jan Zakhary) provides continuous guidance, feedback, and mentoring, with ongoing interaction through a dedicated WhatsApp group to maximize learning outcomes.
Course Content
| Module | Topic | Duration | Lectures | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Overview | 22 min | 1 | Introduction to key concepts and course structure |
| 2 | Introduction to Contracts | 18 min | 1 | Overview of Contract requirements and fundamental principles |
| 3 | Project Delivery Methods | 19 min | 1 | Design & Build, BOT, Design–Bid–Build, Turnkey |
| 4 | Contractor Payment Structures | 15 min | 1 | Lump Sum, Unit Rate, Cost Plus Fee |
| 5 | FIDIC Contracts Overview | 21 min | 1 | Origin, features, and selection of FIDIC contract types |
| 6 | FIDIC Red Book Walkthrough | 16 min | 1 | Structure and nature of the Red Book (Design–Bid–Build) |
| 7 | Contract Timeline (Time Bars & Milestones) | 25 min | 2 | Key timeframes from Tender Documents to Taking-Over and Final Payment |
| 8 | Contract Terminology | 25 min | 1 | Definitions, interpretations, and priority of Contract Documents |
| 9 | Managing Variations | 1 hr 15 min | 6 | FIDIC provisions on Variations, entitlement, and change control with examples |
| 10 | Protecting Contractual Entitlements | 2 hr 33 min | 12 | Detailed explanation of Contractor’s obligations and rights (Performance Security, Unforeseeable Conditions, Progress Reports, Payment Delays, Changes in Laws, Subcontracting, Taking-Over, etc.) |
| 11 | Claims Management | 1 hr | 2 | Definition, types of Claims, Contractor’s entitlement, and importance of Notice of Claim (Sub-Clause 20.2) |
| 12 | Contractual Correspondence | 25 min | 2 | Drafting formal letters, responding to communications, and using AI tools |
Learning Philosophy
Learning is not about memorizing information—it is about developing critical thinking, applying knowledge, and solving real-world problems.
Additional Information
For more details about the FIDIC course, duration, participation options, or payment methods, please contact via WhatsApp:
+971 54 700 3321
Or visit:
www.pm-guide.net
Participants are encouraged to follow a structured study plan and engage actively to achieve the best results.
