Preparing & Defending Claims under FIDIC: A Complete 5-Day Professional Programme
COURSE OVERVIEW
Claims are one of the most common sources of disputes in FIDIC-based projects. This 5-day intensive programme equips participants with the knowledge and skills to **prepare, submit, and defend claims under FIDIC contracts** efficiently.
The course covers **notice requirements, claim documentation, cost and time assessment, substantiation strategies, and dispute resolution**, supported by **practical case studies and workshops**.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
1. Understand FIDIC claim clauses and contractual obligations
2. Identify circumstances that give rise to claims
3. Prepare well-documented claims for variations, delays, or additional costs
4. Analyze and defend claims from opposing parties
5. Apply notice and time limit requirements effectively
6. Quantify financial and time impacts of claims
7. Integrate claims management with project administration
8. Reduce disputes and improve chances of claim approval
9. Learn lessons from real-world FIDIC claims and arbitration cases
5-DAY DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 1 — Introduction to FIDIC Claims
* Overview of claims under Red, Yellow, Silver & Gold Books
* Common types of claims: variations, delays, payment disputes
* Roles of Employer, Contractor, and Engineer in claims
* Legal and contractual context
DAY 2 — Claim Preparation
* Notices, documentation, and submission procedures
* Supporting evidence: schedules, reports, cost records
* Risk and liability analysis
* Practical tools and templates for claim preparation
DAY 3 — Claim Quantification & Time Assessment
* Financial impact assessment
* Calculating costs, extensions, and adjustments
* Delay analysis methods (Critical Path Method, As-Planned vs As-Built)
* Integrating technical and financial justifications
DAY 4 — Defending Claims
* Reviewing and evaluating opposing claims
* Strategies for negotiation and mitigation
* Engineer’s role in certification and decision-making
* Lessons from real-world disputes and case studies
DAY 5 — Workshops, Case Studies & Certification
* Practical exercises: preparing and defending claims
* Group simulations for dispute resolution
* Lessons learned and best practices
* Final assessment & certificate issuance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
* Project Managers & Directors
* Contract Administrators & Engineers
* Quantity Surveyors & Cost Engineers
* Legal Advisors & Claims Specialists
* Consultants, Contractors, and Subcontractors
* Government and donor-funded project teams
KEY BENEFITS
Participants will:
* Master preparation and defense of claims under FIDIC contracts
* Improve compliance with notice and time limit requirements
* Quantify financial and time impacts accurately
* Reduce risks of disputes and arbitration
* Gain practical tools and templates for claims management
* Learn from real-world FIDIC case studies
CERTIFICATION
Certification Title:
**Certified Specialist in FIDIC Claims Preparation & Defense**
*Issued by KE Leaders International Training Centre*
Includes:
✔ International Certification
✔ Digital Badge
✔ CPD Hours
✔ Claim Preparation & Defense Toolkit
✔ Case Study Workbook
Contact Info:
Enquiry at : admin@keleaders.com
Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
For more details visit our website : www.keleaders.com
