EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts represent some of the most complex commercial agreements. Up to 60% of EPC projects experience significant scope changes and approximately 70-80% of major EPC projects experience significant disputes, with resolution costs averaging $3-8 million per dispute and projects delayed up to 5 years.
This certified training program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of EPC contract structures, risk allocation mechanisms, and dispute resolution strategies used in large-scale EPC projects. You will gain practical insights into how EPC contracts are drafted, negotiated, and administered throughout the project lifecycle, and how to identify early warning signs of potential disputes before they escalate into costly arbitration or litigation. You will also acquire the skills to interpret EPC contract terms accurately and create effective systems for claims management and resolution.
Throughout the program, you will explore critical areas such as scope definition and change management, claims and counterclaims handling, delay and disruption analysis, performance guarantees, and liquidated damages provisions. You will also examine common causes of disputes, including incomplete documentation, unrealistic schedules, and unbalanced risk sharing, and learn how to mitigate them through proactive contract administration and effective communication with stakeholders.
A key component of this program focuses on dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and expert determination, highlighting real-world case studies and practical tools to manage disputes efficiently and minimize project disruption. Participants will also learn how to structure contracts to minimize ambiguity, implement robust change management systems, conduct forensic schedule analysis for delay claims, and navigate complex technical performance disputes.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded the Certification in EPC Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution. This certification demonstrates your expertise in managing EPC contracts and resolving high-stakes commercial disputes. With lifelong validity, the certification will enhance your professional credential as a trusted leader in EPC contract management and dispute resolution.
1 Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications' reviews and ratings are a comprehensive collection of participants feedback we have gathered over the last decade. To view authentic and personal testimonials that are handwritten by our participants, please download our participants' written reviews here.
This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Experience 2 days of instructor-led live program that cover every critical dimension of EPC contract management, from contract formation, risk allocation, and procurement governance to delay analysis, claims management, and dispute resolution strategies.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certification in EPC Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution. This certification will demonstrate your expertise in managing complex EPC projects, interpreting intricate contractual clauses, and resolving disputes.
- Gain the expertise to draft and administer EPC contracts that clearly define scope, manage change orders efficiently, and establish transparent mechanisms for performance monitoring and payment milestones.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisers at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
EPC projects with robust contract management frameworks experience 35-45% fewer disputes and complete 20-30% closer to original budgets and schedules than those without structured management systems. This demonstrates that effective EPC contract governance are not just legal safeguards but are powerful performance drivers across the entire EPC lifecycle.
This certified program is meticulously designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in EPC contract formation, administration, and dispute resolution. Through this program, you will gain a deep understanding of how to structure, negotiate, and manage EPC contracts effectively across all project phases, from conceptual design through to commissioning and closeout. You will develop the ability to interpret intricate contract clauses, evaluate risk-sharing mechanisms, and apply proven strategies to manage claims, delays, and performance disputes proactively.
This program will also explore a wide spectrum of EPC-related topics including project delivery models (Lump Sum Turnkey, Cost-Plus, EPCM), scope definition and variation control, delay and disruption analysis, and the management of extensions of time (EOT) and liquidated damages. You will also examine best practices in procurement governance, subcontractor coordination, and documentation control, core areas that directly influence project success and legal defensibility.
A critical component of the program focuses on dispute resolution mechanisms, covering negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and expert determination, where you will study real-world case analyses of contractual disputes and learn how to apply effective resolution techniques to avoid prolonged litigation.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will attain the Certification in EPC Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution, enhancing your professional credentials and demonstrating your capability to manage EPC contractual risk, lead negotiations, and resolve disputes in complex, multi-stakeholder project settings. Globally demanded and recognized, this certification holds lifelong validity and will offer a testament to your ability to deliver successful project outcomes in both domestic and international EPC environments.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- EPC Contract Structuring
- Risk Allocation Strategy
- EPC vs EPCM Delivery Evaluation
- P3 Contract Alignment
- Contract Clause Interpretation
- Performance Guarantee Management
- Change in Law Assessment
- Force Majeure Application
- Pricing Model Analysis (Lump Sum vs Re-measurable)
- Scope Change & Variation Control
- Negotiating Contractor-Focused Clauses
- Negotiating Owner-Focused Clauses
- Claims Preparation & Documentation
- Contract Delivery Models (EPC vs EPCM)
- Delay & Disruption Claim Assessment
- Extension of Time Entitlement Analysis
- Cost and Overhead Valuation
- Prompt Payment Compliance
- Lien Preservation & Perfection
- Holdback Release Procedures
- Termination & Suspension Decision-Making
- Adjudication Procedure Navigation
- Adjudicator Decision Enforcement
- Multi-Tier Dispute Resolution Clauses
- Mediation & Negotiation Techniques
- Domestic Arbitration Management
- International Arbitration Practice
- Lien Filings and Holdback Procedures
- Force Majeure Clause
- Arbitral Awards
Your Faculty Director
Khalil Mechantaf is a distinguished construction and commercial disputes specialist with over 16 years of experience advising owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors on major EPC and infrastructure projects internationally. With deep expertise spanning procurement strategy, contract drafting, risk allocation, and complex claims management, he has supported high-value projects in sectors including energy, utilities, transportation, commercial development, and oil and gas.
Khalil is widely recognized for his work in resolving disputes involving scope changes, defects, delays, and quantum assessment. His practice encompasses mediation, dispute adjudication boards, litigation, and a strong focus on domestic and international arbitration. He has acted under leading institutional rules including ICC, LCIA, DIAC, SIAC, CCDC and UNCITRAL, and also serves as arbitrator and mediator, holding the Q.Arb designation from the ADR Institute of Canada. Dual-qualified in civil and common law systems and bilingual, Khalil brings a strategic and globally informed approach to EPC contract management and dispute resolution.
EPC Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- Master EPC Contract Structures: Gain a comprehensive understanding of EPC contract frameworks, delivery models, and the commercial and legal principles governing large-scale engineering and construction projects.
- Draft Risk-Optimized Clauses: Develop the ability to structure clear, enforceable EPC provisions that strategically allocate design, cost, schedule, and performance risks between owners and contractors.
- Manage Risk Allocation Effectively: Learn how to assess and negotiate balanced risk allocation mechanisms to prevent disputes and ensure fair contractual relationships between owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Manage Delays and Disruptions: Acquire expertise in forensic schedule analysis to evaluate the causes and impacts of delays and disruptions, and to substantiate extension of time (EOT) and compensation claims effectively.
- Identify and Quantify Claims Effectively: Master the skills to recognize, document, and value contractor claims for delays, variations, force majeure events, and cost overruns with supporting case precedents.
- Defend Against Claims Strategically: Acquire practical tools to assess, respond to, and defend against contractor claims using notice provisions, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, and mitigation duties.
- Manage Change Orders and Scope Creep: Implement robust processes to control variations, directives, and scope changes while protecting your commercial position throughout the project lifecycle.
- Navigate International EPC Considerations: Address cross-border challenges including foreign governing laws, jurisdictional issues, currency fluctuation, tariffs, sanctions, and local employment requirements in global projects.
- Coordinate Multi-Disciplinary Project Teams: Strengthen your ability to align legal, commercial, technical, and financial stakeholders for efficient decision-making and integrated project delivery.
Certification in EPC Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution
Upon successfully attending this program, you will be awarded the Certification in EPC Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution that can be used in your resume, CV and other professional credentials. This certification is industry-recognized with lifelong validity.
Globally demanded and recognized, this certification will amplify your professional qualifications and demonstrate your expertise in structuring, negotiating, and administering complex EPC contracts while effectively managing claims, disputes, and regulatory compliance across domestic and international construction projects, from contract formation through arbitration, adjudication, and enforcement in both public-private partnerships and cross-border infrastructure ventures. Developed by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the content of this program has been independently accredited by CPD Certification Service as adhering to the highest standards of continuing professional principles.
Pricing & Registration
Canada
Dates: 04 - 05 Jun 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)
11:00am - 6:30pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 27 Mar 2026 | By 08 May 2026 | After 08 May 2026 | |
| Canada Delegates | CAD 1,895 | CAD 2,195 | CAD 2,295 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies).
Register NowDownload Brochure
You can download our program brochure below. If you have any inquiries on this program, please contact our Program Advisor at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at:
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Convincing Your Boss To Attend This Program
Securing approval from your boss to attend this program can be difficult if you don’t know what to say. So we’ve prepared a template for you! All you need to do is to download this template, copy and paste in email and send it to your boss!
EPC Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution
4.6 (339 ratings)