FIDIC Certified Contract Manager FCM

Overview

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCM) represents a globally recognized credential that validates professional expertise in managing construction and engineering contracts under the FIDIC suite. It highlights structured competencies in contract administration, claims handling, risk allocation, and dispute management aligned with international standards. This training program equips participants with comprehensive knowledge of FIDIC contract structures, managerial obligations, and governance mechanisms.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze the key FIDIC contract forms and their application in diverse project settings.

  • Evaluate the roles, responsibilities, and powers of contract managers under FIDIC conditions.

  • Explore risk allocation, claims, and dispute resolution frameworks embedded in FIDIC contracts.

  • Use structured governance models for contract administration and compliance.

  • Prepare effectively for the FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCM) examination.

Targeted Audience:

  • Contract Managers and Administrators.

  • Project Managers and Engineers.

  • Legal and Procurement Specialists.

  • Consultants and Advisors in Construction and Engineering Projects.

  • Senior Executives overseeing contract governance.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Foundations of FIDIC Contract Management:

  • Overview of the FIDIC suite of contracts and their global relevance.

  • Institutional frameworks governing FIDIC usage in projects.

  • Structure, principles, and scope of major contract forms.

  • Key roles and definitions under FIDIC General Conditions.

  • Importance of FIDIC in standardizing international contract management.

Unit 2:

Roles, Duties, and Governance in FIDIC Contracts:

  • Functions and authority of the Engineer and Contract Manager.

  • Governance responsibilities for contractors, employers, and consultants.

  • Mechanisms for effective communication and record-keeping.

  • Procedures for instructions, notices, and approvals.

  • Compliance obligations under institutional and contractual governance.

Unit 3:

Risk Allocation, Claims, and Disputes:

  • Risk distribution models within FIDIC contracts.

  • Procedures for submitting and evaluating claims.

  • Delay, extension of time, and compensation events.

  • Institutional frameworks for Dispute Adjudication Boards (DAB/DAAB).

  • Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution under FIDIC contracts.

Unit 4:

Contract Administration and Compliance Structures:

  • Payment procedures, variations, and change management.

  • Frameworks used for monitoring performance and ensuring contractual compliance.

  • Documentation and audit requirements in contract administration.

  • Linking project controls with FIDIC governance mechanisms.

  • Ethical considerations and transparency in contract management.

Unit 5:

Exam preparation:

  • Structural overview of the exam framework.

  • Reviewing key topics and concepts covered in the exam.

  • Sample exam questions and their potential answers.

  • Resources and materials for further study.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.