Corporate training in the Gulf, London, Europe & Asia since 2015
Enquire now
CT-004

Drafting Contracts and Writing Scope of Work

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Project success depends on clear expectations. This programme teaches staff how to write an accurate Scope of Work (SoW). Delegates will learn how to draft basic contracts. It covers everything from gathering requirements to formatting the final clauses. By applying standard templates and basic risk management principles, teams can quickly make sure their commercial agreements work as intended.

Classroom

Public courses in our cities

  • 19–23 Oct 2026London£3,360 + VAT
  • 19–23 Oct 2026Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 2–6 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 7–11 Dec 2026Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 21–25 Dec 2026Rome£3,400 + VAT
Show 24 more dates
  • 4–8 Jan 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 18–22 Jan 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 5–9 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 2–6 Aug 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 16–20 Aug 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 6–10 Sep 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 20–24 Sep 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 4–8 Oct 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 18–22 Oct 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Special requests

Tailor this course

Pick what you want changed and we’ll come back with a proposal and price.

Special request

What would you like to change? (pick any)
or

Course overview

A weak Scope of Work leads directly to disputes. To prevent this, teams need a reliable, structured method for stating project requirements and building straightforward commercial agreements. This training removes the guesswork from documenting supplier relationships by providing a clear framework.

Delegates start with the basic rules of SoW writing before moving on to gather requirements and assemble a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The rest of the week involves applying templates. They will also solve the common problems that make an SoW hard to write.

The sessions break down the building blocks of a contract. This covers everything from the opening statements right through to the final signatures. Through practical tasks, delegates practice writing specific provisions, turning their initial business aims into enforceable obligations.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. List the main parts of a contract and explain why the Scope of Work matters
  2. Turn the goals of a commercial relationship into specific requirements for the SoW
  3. Write a clear SoW using standard outlines and templates
  4. Identify contract components and write simple provisions
  5. Produce the text of a contract using established methods

Target competencies

  • Contract preparation
  • Writing Scope of Work
  • Drafting contracts
  • Preparing contract plan
  • Negotiating scope of work
  • Technical writing

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Personnel involved in drafting a Scope of Work
  • Staff who negotiate contract terms and need to capture requirements

Training methodology

  • Sessions rely on individual and group exercises.
  • Delegates review several case studies and presentations.
  • The training includes role-plays followed by group discussions.
  • Pre- and post-course testing is also incorporated.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Overview

    • What makes a contract
    • The main elements
    • Setting out rights and obligations
    • Writing a Scope of Work
  2. Day 2

    Planning the Scope of Work

    • Different SoW types
    • Planning tools and techniques
    • Finding the requirements
    • Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    • Linking risk management to the SoW
    • The planning process outlined
  3. Day 3

    Writing the Scope of Work

    • Rules for writing
    • Basics of drafting
    • Formatting options
    • Why the document is hard to write
    • A suggested format with ten parts
    • Good writing principles
  4. Day 4

    Contract Components

    • Warranties and representations
    • Promises and covenants
    • Obligations and rights
    • Obligation conditions
    • Using discretionary authority
    • Stating facts and declarations
  5. Day 5

    Drafting Basics

    • Writing with and without precedent
    • Putting contract parts together
    • Opening provisions
    • Defined terms and definitions
    • The action sections
    • Business provisions
    • Provisions for the endgame
    • General clauses
    • The signature lines

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Related courses

Register

Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

booking terms and conditions

Get a quotation