Contract Types and Terms is a fundamental course for procurement professionals who need to select and verify commercial agreements with confidence. Choosing the wrong procurement instrument or failing to spot a discrepancy between a quote and a contract can lead to budget overruns, operational delays, and legal risk. This course provides the essential skills to get it right from the start.

Contract Types and Terms

Contract Types and Terms
This course is part of Supplier Performance & Risk Management Specialization

Instructor: LearningMate
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What you'll learn
Distinguish between purchase orders and frame contracts, and apply a checklist to ensure contract terms align with formal quotations.
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module focuses on the strategic choice between a one-time purchase order and a long-term frame contract. You will learn why this choice is critical for efficiency and risk management. We will explore what defines each instrument and how to use a simple decision framework to select the right one. You will apply this knowledge in a simulated conversation and assess your understanding in practical scenarios.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module provides the practical, step-by-step skills for ensuring a contract is accurate before it is signed. You will learn why even minor mismatches between a quote and a contract can create major problems. We will provide a verification checklist (what) and show you how to use it to catch discrepancies. You will apply these skills in a guided dialogue and be assessed in a final project where you review a contract and report your findings.
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