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Certificate Programme in
Contractual Dispute
Resolution
With Technical Support from The World Bank
About the Programme Aim and Objective
The Certificate in Contractual Dispute Resolution, a blended According to various estimates, 20% to 30% of GDP of India
learning programme is designed to prepare participants with is used for Public Procurement. A large portion of this
the foundational knowledge and skills to understand and expenditure is utilised for contracts in infrastructure sector.
effectively manage contractual agreements. The course assists Though an understanding of the contractual responsibilities
in developing the skills to identify and avoid the basic problems of a contract should reduce the potential for disputes to arise
/ issues which may lead to the dispute in the contract and during the life of a contract, disputes and disagreements still
provides the skills to resolve disputes, if arise, through various occur.
methods. With a focus on both theory and practice, the Therefore, to avoid any minor or major misunderstanding
curriculum explores a range of topics, including the legal and disputes, it is imperative that contract and project
framework of contract management, dispute resolution and professionals have thorough understanding of contract
best practices. The programme will be pursued in such a interpretation, arbitration and conciliation laws, dispute
manner as to encourage the managerial perspective of resolution methods, acceptance and implementation of
contract management and dispute resolution process. arbitration etc.
The aim of the programme is to impart required knowledge
Who can Benefit and skills to understand the contracts interpretation and
contract management, common disputes in the contracts and
• Government and PSU officials dealing in Contract
methods of alternate dispute resolution.
Management
• Contractors and suppliers handling projects/contracts
• Contract managers Duration and Syllabus Structure
• Legal and other professionals dealing with legal The Programme is divided into 2 modules, the first module
matters of the project/contracts focuses upon the knowledge and skills required for effective
contract management and the second module of the
programme deals with required knowledge set for dispute
Eligibility resolution including arbitration and reconciliation.
Graduate in any discipline from a university recognised by
UGC. Working experience of 2-3 years is desirable
Module I Module II
Indian Contract Act and other relevant laws Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods
Understanding Best Practices in Bidding and Contract Best Practices in Arbitration Law and Procedures
Management so as to avoid disputes