Contracts & Procurement Mastery A 12-Week Professional Training Series
by The Contract Lab
Why This Program?
Contracts and procurement are the backbone of every successful organization, yet, too many professionals rely on outdated practices that lead to:
- Missed savings opportunities
- Compliance risks & disputes
- Weak supplier performance
- Value leakage of up to 30% of contract spend
The Contract Lab has designed this 12-week immersive training to equip professionals and entrepreneurs with the modern skills, tools, and confidence to negotiate, govern, and optimize contracts.
Who Is It For?
- Early-career professionals seeking to break into procurement & contracting.
- Mid-level practitioners looking to upgrade their toolkit and credibility.
- Entrepreneurs/founders who manage suppliers and contracts daily.
- Aspiring supply chain/legal professionals seeking a competitive edge.
Program Structure (12 Weeks)
Module 1 – Foundations of Procurement & Contracts
- Week 1: Procurement & Contracting in Today’s Business Landscape
- Week 2: Understanding Contract Types & Risk Allocation
- Week 3: Procurement Planning, Compliance & Due Diligence
Module 2 – Core Contracting Skills
- Week 4: Supplier Selection & Prequalification (ESG-aligned)
- Week 5: Drafting & Reviewing Key Clauses That Protect Value
- Week 6: Negotiation Playbook – Strategies & Roleplays
Module 3 – Governance & Performance
- Week 7: Performance Management – KPIs, SLAs, and Scorecards
- Week 8: Governance Frameworks (Relational vs Transactional)
- Week 9: Dispute Prevention & Resolution Techniques
Module 4 – Future-Ready Professional
- Week 10: Tech in Procurement (AI, e-sourcing, analytics)
- Week 11: ESG & Sustainable Procurement Practices
- Week 12: Career Growth & Building Your Procurement Portfolio
What You Get
- Weekly Video Lessons (20–30 mins each)
- Workbooks, Templates, and Checklists (ready-to-use)
- Live Workshops/Q&A (selected tiers)
- Peer Networking Group (WhatsApp/Slack/LinkedIn)
- Certificate of Completion (recognized by The Contract Lab™)
Pricing & Tiers
Basic Tier
$
199
(₦150,000)
- Weekly lessons by email + videos
- Templates & workbooks
- Certificate of completion
Standard Tier
$
399
(₦300,000)
- All Basic benefits
- 4 x Live Group Workshops
- (case-based learning)
- Access to private peer group
Premium Tier
$
799
(₦600,000)
- All Standard benefits
- 1:1 mentoring calls with assigned Consultant
- Personalized contract/portfolio review
- Lifetime access to contracting circle community
Why The Contract Lab™?
- Led by Unwana Utuk – Top 10 Influential Supply Chain Leader (CIO Views, 2023) & Supply Chain Personality of the Year (2025).
- 20+ years’ experience in oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure supply chains.
- Pioneered Relational Contracting frameworks that improve SLA compliance, reduce disputes, and embed ESG into procurement.
- Trusted by corporates, SMEs, and entrepreneurs across Africa.
Next Cohort: October 2025
Duration: 12 weeks (self-paced + live sessions)
Mode: 100% virtual (Zoom + Email + Community)
Seats are limited to maintain quality. Early bird discount (10%) ends Sept 15, 2025.
“Stop leaving money on the table. Start mastering contracts today.”
