Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in this certification program?

A basic understanding of contract law and some experience in legal or business environments are recommended but not mandatory.

What topics are covered in the course?

The course covers international law, negotiation techniques, contract drafting, risk management, dispute resolution, and enforcement

Who should take this course?

Lawyers, business executives, contract managers, compliance officers, procurement professionals, and risk management specialists.

What are the benefits of completing this certification?

Enhanced skills in handling international contracts, improved career prospects, and a deeper understanding of global business practices.

What career opportunities are available after completing this course?

Graduates can pursue roles such as international contract manager, corporate lawyer, compliance officer, and business consultant.

How is the course assessed?

Assessment methods include quizzes, assignments, case studies, and a final exam.

Advanced Certification in International Contract Negotiation, Drafting and Enforcement

Module 1: Introduction to International Contracts
- Overview of International Law
- Types of International Contracts
- Negotiation Techniques
Module 2: Orientation and Tools For Effective Contract Drafting
- Introduction to Parts of Contract and Introductory Clauses
- Introductory - factual and interpretation clauses
- Operative clauses
- Boilerplate clauses
- Annexures or schedules
- How to ensure that your document is adequately customized to the situation and does not look like a copy-pasted version from another document?
- The Definitive Contract Checklist
Module 3: Operative Clauses of a Contract
- Representations and Warranties clauses and covenants
- Conditions precedent, conditions subsequent and completion
- How to draft obligations and payment clauses in any contract
- Term, termination, renewal and survival clauses
- Confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicit and exclusivity clauses
Module 4: How to Draft Risk Mitigation and Boilerplate Clauses
- Assignment and change of control clauses
- Waiver, variation and severability clauses
- Indemnity and limitation of liability clauses
- Notice and communication clauses
- Governing Law, Jurisdiction, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Module 5: Contract Breach and Execution
- Execution of contracts
- Legal requirements for validity and enforcement
- Does stamp paper expire? What is the validity of agreements on old stamp paper?
- Understanding electronic contracts and digital signatures
- Online contracts and terms of service
Module 6: Contract Negotiation
- Common negotiation techniques and pitfalls
- Hostage negotiation techniques and pitfalls
- Negotiation case studies
Module 7: General Contracts
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement/ Non-Circumvention
- Heads of Terms/Letter of Intent/Term Sheets
- Exclusivity and Lock Out Agreement
- Commission Agreement
- Finder’s Fee Agreement
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Non-Circumvention and Fee Protection Agreement
- Test and Evaluation Licence Agreement
- Interim Services Agreement
- Event Management Contract
Module 8: Commercial Agreements
- Manufacturing Agreement
- Venue Hire Agreement
- Terms and Conditions Agreement
- Representation/Agency Agreement
- Marketing Agreement
- Provision of Services Agreement
- Distribution Contract
- Consultancy Agreement
- Management Agreement
- Corporate Contracts
- Co-Founders Agreement
- Partnership Agreement
- Limited Liability Partnership Agreement
- Articles of Association of a Company
- Business Transfer Agreement
- Share Purchase/Sale Agreement
- Business / Asset Sale Agreement
- Joint Venture Agreement
- Shareholders Agreement
- Share Subscription Agreement
- Employment/Service Agreement
- Trust Deed
Module 9: Lending and Security Documents
- Single Bank Loan Agreement
- APLMA Syndicated Loan Agreement
- Mortgage Deed
- Deed of Hypothecation
- Pledge Agreement
- Corporate Guarantee and Promoter Company Guarantee
- Net-worth certificate from a CA
- Non-Disposal Undertaking
- Parent Company Comfort Letter
- Inter-corporate loan agreement
- Loan Payment/Settlement Agreement/ No Dues Certificate
Module 10: Intellectual Property Agreements
- IP License
- Technology Transfer Agreement
- Franchising Agreement
- Event Merchandising Agreement
- Inventions Agreement
- IP Assignment Agreement
- Content license agreement
- Work-made-for-hire agreement
- E-book publishing agreement
- Electronic Publishing Agreement
- Music license agreement
- Video game Trademark License Agreement: Internet Use
- Research and Development Agreement
- Hospitality Rights Agreement
- Music Adaptation Agreement
- Music Synchronization Agreement
Module 11: Common Internet and Technology Contracts
- API and the law
- Analysis of conditions for use of API by Facebook, Amazon and Paytm
- Privacy Policies
- Terms of Services for Websites and Platforms
- Click-Wrap End User License (EULA)
- Cloud Computing Agreements
- Standard Distributor License clause
- Master Services Agreement
- Statement of Work
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Technology Transfer Agreement
- Software development Agreement
- Domain Name Assignment or Domain Name Transfer and Settlement Agreement
- Affiliate Agreement
- Software/Hardware Sale and Purchase Agreement
- Hosting services and video networks such as AWS, Dropbox, and Vimeo
- Content-related terms for user-generated content
Module 12: E-commerce sites
- Social media networks
- Children's website and terms of use
- Limitations to online execution of documents and common workarounds
- Digital and electronic signatures (e.g. e-Mudhra, Docusign)
- AEPS and UPI-based payments
- Limitations to online stamping
- Use of online apps
- Key types of technology contracts
- Operative clauses in a technology contract
- E-Commerce Contracts
- E-Commerce Website Development and Services Agreement
- Order Fulfillment Agreement
- Terms and Conditions of Use for a Product Website
- Terms and Conditions of Sale
- Subscription Services Agreement
- Software Maintenance and Support Services Agreement
- Web Development/Hosting
- Website Materials
- Advertising Terms and Conditions/Agreement
- Affiliate Program Services Agreement
- Promotion Agreement
- Data Processor/Processing Contract Letter
- Website Content Provision Contract
- Net Brand Development and Management
- Internet Services Agreement
- Website design consultation agreement
- Host-license and distribution agreement
- Internet banking services agreement
Module 13: Contract-Related Documents & Post Contractual Matters
- Variation/Amendment Agreements
- Termination Agreement
- Side Letters
- Deed of Releases/Contract Cancellation
- Deed of Nomineeship /Trust
- Post Incorporation Contract Adoption
- Deed of Gift
- Powers of Attorney
- Deed of Assignment
- Deed of Novation
- Parent Company Letters of Comfort

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