Publication date : 08/09/2024

Course : IT contracts: understanding the specifics and mastering purchasing

hardware, software, services...

Synthesis course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. CFN
Price : 1720 € E.T.

IT contracts: understanding the specifics and mastering purchasing

hardware, software, services...



This course is designed for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the different types of IT contracts (hardware, licenses, services, outsourcing, Internet...) and to acquire the essential legal aspects that are particularly relevant to the IT field.


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Synthesis course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. CFN
  2d - 14h00
1720 € E.T.




This course is designed for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the different types of IT contracts (hardware, licenses, services, outsourcing, Internet...) and to acquire the essential legal aspects that are particularly relevant to the IT field.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Discover the different types of IT contracts and their specific features
Master the essential principles of contract reading
Understanding the rights and obligations of the parties
Explain typical IT contract clauses

Intended audience
This course is aimed at all stakeholders involved in IT contract management: managers, IT buyers, license managers, lawyers, etc.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Practical details
Example
Theoretical input, practical case studies on contracts. Individual and small-group work.

Course schedule

1
Introduction

  • Key concepts.
  • Definitions: contract, obligation, products, services...
  • Introduction to contract law.
  • Special features of IT contracts.

2
Contract life cycle stages

  • Contract initiation (requirements, duration, over-the-counter, tender).
  • Negotiation of terms and rates.
  • Negotiations completed and contracts signed.
  • Life of the contract.
  • Dispute resolution.
  • Contract renewal (tacit renewal, notice period).
  • Endorsements and purchase orders.
  • Contract termination (term, early termination, dispute).

3
Hierarchy of contracts and contractual documents

  • The main contractual documents.
  • Hierarchical principles of contracts.
  • Contract management.

4
Obligations of the parties and contractual clauses

  • The duty to advise.
  • Intellectual property.
  • Audit, benchmark, transferability and non-retention clauses.
  • Confidentiality obligation.
  • Customer duties, duty of cooperation, discretion...
Storyboarding workshops
Sample clauses, analysis. Case law.

5
Price list

  • Pricing.
  • Price changes during the term of the contract.
  • Terms and conditions of payment.

6
Special features

  • Maintenance and support.
  • Subcontracting.
  • Transfer of ownership.
  • Guarantees.
  • Training and skills transfer.

7
Overview of the different types of contracts and their specific features

  • Service contracts (time and materials, fixed-price).
  • Service contracts (outsourcing, cloud).
  • Material sales contracts (products, defects, latent defects, warranty of conformity).
  • Rental contract.
  • License agreement (right of use, maintenance).
  • The software contract (copyright, source code, absence of eviction, use, updating).
  • Mixed and distribution contracts.
  • Other types of IT contracts.


Customer reviews
4,1 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
ZAKARIA S.
11/12/25
5 / 5

la qualité du contenu associée à une pédagogie claire et interactive, a permi d’atteindre pleinement les objectifs de la formation et de maintenir l’engagement des participants
MORGANE B.
19/06/25
5 / 5

Very detailed and explicit content, interesting and relevant training
MARIE R.
19/06/25
4 / 5

Very good exchange, perhaps make a more condensed slide with the major elements.



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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 26 Mar., 4 June, 17 Sep., 8 Dec.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE
2026 : 26 Mar., 4 June, 17 Sep., 8 Dec.