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Course Description

Short Course | 12 Hours | 1.2 CEUs 

Contract Management

Our Business Law for Contract Management course provides an introduction to the nature, formation, and application of law within the U.S. legal system. Designed for contract management professionals, this instructor-led course explores the legal principles and regulatory frameworks that influence business operations and contractual relationships.

Students gain knowledge of American public law, federal, state, and local law governing business and industry, torts and contracts, litigation and arbitration, regulatory law, labor and employment law, compensation law, consumer protection, and legal considerations for profit, nonprofit, public, and private organizations. The course also introduces the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), including its application to contracts for the sale of goods, contract formation, warranties, and remedies.

  • American Public Law
  • Federal, State, and Local Law for Business and Industry
  • Torts and Contracts
  • Litigation and Arbitration
  • Regulatory Law
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Compensation Law
  • Consumer Protection
  • Law Related to Profit and Nonprofit Organizations
  • Law Related to Public and Private Sector Organizations

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the nature, formation, and application of law within the U.S. legal system.
  • Identify federal, state, and local laws that affect business and industry.
  • Explain fundamental concepts related to torts, contracts, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory law.
  • Recognize key legal considerations involving labor and employment, compensation, and consumer protection.
  • Differentiate legal considerations for profit, nonprofit, public, and private sector organizations.
  • Apply course concepts and case law to real-world legal issues.
  • Describe the role of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in contracts for the sale of goods, including contract formation, warranties, and remedies.

This course is Professional Development Unit (PDU) eligible.

PMI Talent Triangle

PMI® Talent Triangle Breakdown:

  • Ways of Working: 8 hours
  • Power Skills: 2 hours
  • Business Acumen: 2 hours

Disclaimer: CEU, PDU, and CPE requirements are subject to change. Please verify all information with the applicable governing body’s official website.

Questions? Speak with our team today—email info@workforcecenter.slu.edu or call 314-977-3226.

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Section Title
Business Law for Contract Management
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Nov 17, 2026 to Dec 03, 2026
Schedule and Location
# of Course Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery Option
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $1,495.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Title
Business Law for Contract Management
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 05, 2027 to Apr 14, 2027
Schedule and Location
# of Course Hours
12.0
Location
Delivery Option
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $1,495.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Title
Business Law for Contract Management
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
T, Th
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Aug 10, 2027 to Aug 19, 2027
Schedule and Location
# of Course Hours
12.0
Location
Delivery Option
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $1,495.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Title
Business Law for Contract Management
Type
Instructor-Led
Days
M, W
Time (Central Time)
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Nov 01, 2027 to Dec 08, 2027
Schedule and Location
# of Course Hours
30.0
Location
Delivery Option
Course Fee(s)
Rate non-credit $1,495.00
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