Contract Law Basics [US]

This Contract Law Basics [US] online training course provides a general understanding of contract law in the US — what makes a contract valid and enforceable, what remedies are available in the event of a breach, and what to look for in your real-world dealings with business contracts.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Contract Law Basics [US] course, the user will learn to:

• Describe the main elements and key provisions of a contract
• Outline how contracts are enforced
• Enumerate the defenses to enforcement
• Explain and provide examples of types of fraud
• Recall the meaning and significance of “Statute of Frauds” and the “Parole Evidence Rule”
• Summarize the types of contract breaches and the ways in which they are remedied

Course Outline

This online Contract Law Basics [US] course is made up of the following sections:

1. About Contracts
2. Forming a Contract
3. Enforcing a Contract
4. Defenses to Enforcement
5. Breach of Contract
6. Remedies
7. Key Provisions in Contracts
8. Real-World Considerations

​​​​​​​Course Audience

This Contract Law Basics [US] online training course was designed for managers and supervisors in purchasing, sales, marketing, distribution, employment, and others who need to understand contracts and agreements.

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