Providing Training - Do I need a contract as such?

[amorts]

I am looking to provide a few days of tailored training to a client who I have a good working relationship with.

I typically work as an IT contractor but have never provided training before.

Does anyone know what the usual process is in term of contractual agreement or does it depend on the client.

As far they have only pensioned raising a purchase order. I guess I would then invoice them immedietly?

Any advice would be appreciated.

[oscarose]

I did a few days training for an old client last year. No contract necessary. I provided a quote, they raised a PO and I invoiced.

Sorted.

[northernladuk]

I would agree with Oscarose but I would make sure that as part of the quote there is defined delivereable so both parties can agree it has been completed successfully to avoid arguments. I would have a course content, purpose of course, type of person to attend and end result. This would stop then sending wholly inappropriate people who then can't do the job after and not blame you. It would also cover you should the expectation of the client after the training be too high. i.e. you give a 2 day Excel course to cover the basics but the client expects to be able to do complex vlookups etc.