FCCM FIDIC Certified Contract Manager Training in Qatar
Green International’s FCCM Exam Preparation Workshop is an intensive, knowledge-oriented programme for professionals working with international construction, engineering and infrastructure contracts. It combines practical contract administration skills with structured preparation for the FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) assessment. The training is independent and is not presented as an official FIDIC-accredited course.
Participants study the provisions and application of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (Red Book), Plant & Design-Build (Yellow Book) and EPC/Turnkey Projects (Silver Book), each in their 1999 and 2017 editions, together with the FIDIC Golden Principles (2019). The FIDIC Procurement Procedures Guide, 1st edition (2011), is also included as a body-of-knowledge reference.
Total Duration: 80 Hours
Training Mode: Live instructor-led classes with 24/7 access to the dedicated Learning Management System (LMS)
Schedule: Batches as per the planned course schedule
Training delivered via
- Live instructor-led classes with contractual scenarios and guided discussions
- Dedicated LMS access with recorded lectures, module materials, quizzes and revision resources
- Practical workshops covering notices, contract documents, payments, claims and closeout
- Exam-oriented knowledge checks and independently developed mock examinations
What you will learn
- Identify contract participants and select suitable FIDIC forms for procurement routes
- Interpret and apply relevant provisions of the Red, Yellow and Silver Books
- Manage contract risk, securities, commencement, progress, variations and termination
- Administer quality requirements, contractual communications and financial controls
- Apply procedures for claims, disputes, taking-over and project closeout
- Build confidence in applying knowledge to scenario-based FCCM exam questions
Key features
- 80 hours of structured, instructor-led preparation
- Coverage of the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books (1999 and 2017 editions) and the Golden Principles
- Contract lifecycle learning from initiation through closeout
- Practical drafting, risk allocation, claims and dispute case studies
- Recorded classes and learning resources through Green International’s LMS
- Mock examinations and revision guidance; mock questions are not official FCL questions
- Guidance on application documentation and eligibility requirements
- Green International Certificate of Training Completion, separate from official FCCM certification
Also available: the FCCM course page on greenintl.net.
Green International offers independent FCCM examination preparation and contract management training. Use of the FIDIC name and references to FIDIC publications identifies the subject matter only and does not imply endorsement or accreditation. Official examination eligibility, fees, assessment, monitoring, recertification and certification are controlled by FIDIC Credentialing Limited (FCL). The 80-hour allocation is Green International’s training design, not an official examination weighting.
Who should attend the FCCM course?
- Contract managers and administrators
- Project and construction managers
- Civil, MEP and infrastructure engineers
- Quantity surveyors and cost engineers
- Commercial and procurement professionals
- Legal advisers
- Consultants and contractors
- Client representatives
- Experienced professionals pursuing FCCM certification
FCCM eligibility requirements
Eligibility for the official certification is set by FIDIC Credentialing Limited (FCL). Based on the information supplied for this course, applicants must meet one of two routes, and good English proficiency is required for both:
- Route 1: a relevant qualification or degree (engineering, construction management, buildings, quantity surveying, accounting, law or infrastructure development), at least 5 years’ professional experience, and at least 3 years managing aspects of FIDIC Red, Yellow or Silver Book contracts
- Route 2: at least 10 years’ professional experience and at least 3 years managing aspects of FIDIC Red, Yellow or Silver Book contracts
Application documents
- Recent portrait photograph on a plain background
- Proof of residence meeting FCL requirements
- Qualification or degree copy, if applicable, with English translation if necessary
- Completed and signed Professional Experience Form
- Completed and signed Reference Form from a referee able to attest to at least three years of relevant FIDIC contract management experience
Learners may attend the training for knowledge development, but official FCCM eligibility has substantial professional experience requirements. Please check current rules on the FCL website before applying.
FCCM Course Fee
Please contact our consultants for the current course fee and the next available batch.
Course fee includes:
- 80 hours of live instructor-led training
- Dedicated LMS access
- Recorded class sessions and module materials
- Quizzes, revision resources and mock examinations
- Course delivered in English
- Green International Certificate of Training Completion
Official FCCM assessment (as supplied)
Candidates should check current FCL rules before applying, as requirements may change.
| Assessment | Single-phase online examination after application review and verification |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Duration | 250 minutes, one sitting |
| Pass mark | 60%; may be adjusted by FCL |
| Certification validity | Three years from issue |
| Ongoing maintenance | Annual monitoring; non-compliance can lead to suspension or withdrawal |
| Expiry | Recertification procedure required at the end of the three-year term |
Official application and examination fees are set by FCL, are separate from the course fee, and are not included unless specifically stated in a commercial quotation. See the FCL monitoring and recertification procedure.
FCCM Course Schedule
Contact our consultants for the next available FCCM batch, or see the Courses Schedule page.
Call or WhatsApp: +974 5108 8145, +974 6646 4941 or +974 3340 3359.
Course Outline
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Module 1 — FIDIC Contract Forms & Core Publications
- Red Book (1999/2017): Construction
- Yellow Book (1999/2017): Plant & Design-Build
- Silver Book (1999/2017): EPC/Turnkey
- FIDIC Golden Principles (2019)
- Procurement Procedures Guide (2011); comparison of roles, allocation of risk and contract mechanisms
Duration: 16 Hours
Module 2 — Project Initiation
- Identify contract participants by procurement route and contract type
- Contract strategy and selection of the correct FIDIC Book
- Risk management and allocation
- Preparation of Conditions of Contract
- Advice on procurement processes
Duration: 6 Hours
Module 3 — Pre-Construction Phase
- Draft letter of award and contract agreement
- Draft notice of commencement date
- Administer advance payment
- Review advance payment guarantee
- Review performance security
Duration: 8 Hours
Module 4 — Execution of the Works
- Control and monitor time; monitor contractor progress on site
- Apply or defend delay damages
- Apply advance warning systems
- Instruct suspensions and manage variations
- Advise on and administer termination procedures
Duration: 12 Hours
Module 5 — Quality Control & Quality Assurance
- Administer contractual quality control and assurance matters
- Inspections, testing, defects and contractual compliance scenarios
Duration: 4 Hours
Module 6 — Communications
- Draft contractual notices
- Conduct monthly progress meetings
- Prepare and review monthly progress reports
- Maintain records and correspondence
Duration: 5 Hours
Module 7 — Financial Control
- Perform financial control of the works contract
- Payment applications, certification and contract valuation exercises
- Administer final payment and discharge
Duration: 6 Hours
Module 8 — Claim Management & Dispute Resolution
- Administer the claims process
- Notice requirements, substantiation and assessment
- Administer the disputes process and contractual resolution procedures
- Case studies on time and cost claims
Duration: 8 Hours
Module 9 — Project Closeout
- Administer project closeout
- Return of performance security
- Contractor site clearing and closeout documentation
Duration: 5 Hours
Module 10 — FCCM Exam Preparation Workshop
- Consolidated review of official syllabus knowledge areas
- Scenario-based practice and clause interpretation
- Independently developed multiple-choice mock exams
- Answer review, revision planning and examination strategy
Duration: 10 Hours
