Introduction
This is a basic course on Contracts Management for the Port Industry based on Project Management Methodology. In Project Management terminology “Contracts” comes under “Procurement”, one of nine essential Knowledge Areas critical to successful management of projects. Knowledge is overlaid with five key “Processes” or ways of doing work i.e. Initiate – Plan – Control – Execute – Close. It is in this manner of learning – understanding and working with Contracts that will make the individual executive/manager effective in the accomplishment of his roles and duties within an organization especially in a Port Industry environment.