Diploma in Contract & Change Management in Infrastructure
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in contract and change management in infrastructure. 8 modules covering contract management, contractual change, configuration management, valuation and negotiation of changes, early warnings, organisational change and digital contract management systems, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Contract & Change Management in Infrastructure — studying from Malta
Malta's civil engineering sector is active, driven by ongoing construction, infrastructure upgrades, coastal works and urban regeneration projects across the islands. Demand for civil engineers is closely linked to public works, land development and the modernisation of transport networks. Smart city initiatives, including digital mapping, traffic management and sustainable urban planning, are increasingly relevant. Engineers typically find employment with contractors, consultancies, government departments and utility providers managing infrastructure in a densely populated environment.
Fees for Malta: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies regulate civil engineering and related professional practice?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the use of the title 'engineer' in Malta under the Engineering Profession Act. Planning and development matters fall under the Planning Authority, and public works and transport infrastructure involve government agencies including Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification does not itself grant a regulated title; recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Malta would value civil, rail or smart city engineering skills?
Malta's construction, infrastructure, consultancy and public sector firms are the main employers, along with transport and utilities bodies. Smart city and digital infrastructure work is growing in some areas. Employers typically look for chartered-level experience and licensing, so a private qualification should be seen as supporting your professional development rather than a substitute for those requirements.
How can I study this while working on site, and what support is there?
The programme is delivered entirely online in English, so you can study from anywhere in Malta without a student visa. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and the course ends with a final project. Time commitment depends on the programme length, from 300 to 1,900 hours. Ask about instalment payments and employer sponsorship to help manage costs.
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What you will be able to do
Prepare management plans for infrastructure contracts.
Design procedures for managing contractual change.
Apply configuration management to complex assets.
Value and negotiate changes using technical and economic criteria.
Manage early warnings and contractual events.
Plan the transition to operation and organisational change.
Use digital contract management systems.
Who it's for
- Contract managers on infrastructure projects.
- Change managers.
- Configuration managers.
- Project directors.
- Requirements engineers.
- Transition-to-operation managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter railway infrastructure.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10007:2017 (guidelines for configuration management)
- NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (collaborative contract with early warnings and compensation events)
- FIDIC Conditions of Contract 2017 (international construction contract conditions)
- Spanish Law 9/2017 (Public Sector Contracts Act)
- ISO 21502:2020 (guidance on project management)
- EN 50126-1:2017 (railway applications: RAMS)
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 (system life cycle processes)
- Aconex
- CEMAR
- IBM DOORS
- Oracle Primavera Unifier
- Power BI
8 modules
1.1Contract life cycle1.2Roles of the contract manager1.3Contract management plan1.4Key obligations and responsibility matrix1.5Contract structure and subcontracts1.6Interfaces between contracts1.7Management of bonds, guarantees and insurance1.8Contract document management1.9Contract performance indicators1.10Case study: management plan for a metro contract
2.1Types of change: scope, design and conditions2.2Variation procedures2.3Instructions and change orders2.4Valuation of changes2.5Impact on time2.6Approval and authority2.7Contract modifications in public procurement2.8Change register2.9Unauthorised changes2.10Workshop: change management procedure
3.1Concept of asset configuration3.2Configuration baseline3.3Item identification3.4Configuration control3.5Status accounting3.6Configuration audits3.7Requirements management3.8Traceability between requirement, design and construction3.9Configuration in railway systems3.10Practical exercise: configuration management plan
4.1Contract rates and new rates4.2Valuation at actual cost4.3Impact costs4.4Negotiating changes4.5Partial and on-account agreements4.6Documenting the agreement4.7Valuation of omissions4.8Price adjustment4.9Valuation disputes4.10Case study: negotiating a new rate
5.1Early warning system5.2Contractual notice periods5.3Event register5.4Assessment of merit5.5Responding to notices5.6Prevention strategies5.7Relationship with the client5.8Escalation to project management5.9Closing out events5.10Practical exercise: early warning register for a project
6.1Organisational change in projects6.2Change management models6.3Resistance and communication6.4Training and adoption6.5Changes in the operation phase6.6Transition to operation6.7Managing human interfaces6.8Fostering a collaborative culture6.9Measuring adoption6.10Workshop: transition-to-operation plan
7.1Contract management software7.2Approval workflows7.3Integration with cost control7.4Change dashboards7.5Change analytics7.6Artificial intelligence in contract review7.7Information security7.8Archiving and traceability7.9Tool selection7.10Case study: digitalising contract management
8.1Contract context8.2Contract management plan8.3Change procedure8.4Configuration plan8.5Event register8.6Valuation of a change8.7Change management indicators8.8Recommendations for contractual improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Aconex, CEMAR, IBM DOORS, Oracle Primavera Unifier and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures such as a change management procedure for a metro contract, a configuration management plan for a railway system and the negotiation of a new rate following a design change. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Standards covered: ISO 10007:2017; NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract; FIDIC Conditions of Contract 2017; Spanish Law 9/2017; ISO 21502:2020; EN 50126-1:2017; ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Aconex, CEMAR, IBM DOORS, Oracle Primavera Unifier and Power BI, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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