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  • Engineering and Contract Law - Legal Foundations for Professional Practice

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides licensed professional engineers with a comprehensive understanding of contract law principles as they apply to engineering practice. 

    From the formation and interpretation of contracts to the legal responsibilities and liabilities associated with project delivery, this course equips engineers with the legal tools necessary to engage confidently in contractual relationships. Emphasis is placed on real-world engineering applications, risk allocation, dispute resolution, and the evolving legal landscape shaping engineering projects today.

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    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the fundamental elements required to form a legally binding contract.
    • Recognize and interpret key terms and clauses found in engineering contracts.
    • Identify legal liabilities and ethical obligations that arise from professional contracts.
    • Navigate contract modifications, breaches, and remedies with greater confidence.
    • Apply contract law concepts to practical scenarios in engineering project management and procurement.

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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for professional engineers across all disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, and industrial engineering, who engage in project management, design, consulting, construction oversight, or procurement activities involving contractual obligations. It also serves land surveyors, engineering managers, and technical consultants who are responsible for or impacted by contract formulation and execution. 
    Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware

    Jeelan Moghraby, PhD

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