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In diesem Kurs gibt es 4 Module
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the essential elements of a valid contract, distinguish between void and voidable agreements, analyze how offer and acceptance create binding obligations, and evaluate how common law and the Uniform Commercial Code govern commercial transactions. You will also determine when contractual rights can be assigned and differentiate among bilateral, unilateral, express, and implied contracts.
Contracts and Commercial Agreements provides a practical, business-focused foundation in contract law. Rather than focusing solely on theory, the course uses applied scenarios and role plays to help you analyze real-world business relationships involving employees, vendors, suppliers, and commercial partners. Through structured practice assignments and graded assessments aligned to clear learning objectives, you will build the confidence to assess enforceability, recognize legal risk, and apply contract principles in professional settings. This course is designed to give you a clear, structured framework for understanding how contracts function in modern business environments.
In this module, you'll explore how businesses utilize contracts to establish relationships both internally with company personnel and externally with other parties such as vendors or suppliers. You'll examine the elements that make up a valid contract and how such contracts are enforceable. You'll explore the importance of consideration in any contractual structure. By the end of the module, you'll be prepared to recognize the differences between a valid contract, a void contract, and a voidable contract.
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5 Videos4 Lektüren2 Aufgaben
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5 Videos•Insgesamt 35 Minuten
Instructor Introduction and Course Overview•4 Minuten
Defining Contracts•7 Minuten
Contract Elements•8 Minuten
Consideration in Contracts•9 Minuten
Contractual Enforcement•7 Minuten
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 50 Minuten
Course Outline •10 Minuten
Defining Contracts in Practice•20 Minuten
Putting the Pieces Together: The Parts of a Valid Contract•15 Minuten
Review: Module Key Concepts•5 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Graded Assessment: Module 1•20 Minuten
Practice Assessment: Contract Elements•10 Minuten
Laws Governing Contracts and Assignment of Contracts
Modul 2•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, you'll explore how agreements are formed and ultimately become binding through offer and acceptance. You'll examine the unique characteristics of common law and how it governs contracts. You'll further examine the characteristics of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and the applicability of standardizing contracts within a specific subset of business activities. By the end of the module, you'll be able to recognize what makes a business an assignor or an assignee with respect to a contract with another party.
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4 Videos3 Lektüren2 Aufgaben
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4 Videos•Insgesamt 29 Minuten
Offer and Acceptance•9 Minuten
Common Law and Contracts•8 Minuten
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)•6 Minuten
Assigning Contracts•6 Minuten
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 40 Minuten
Offer and Acceptance in Contracts•15 Minuten
Common Law and the UCC•15 Minuten
Assignment of Contractual Rights•10 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 50 Minuten
Practice Assessment: Common Law and the UCC•30 Minuten
Practice Assessment: Module 2•20 Minuten
Contract Types
Modul 3•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, you'll explore some of the most common types of contracts that businesses establish with other parties. You'll develop a deeper knowledge of the nuances of a bilateral agreement and a unilateral agreement based on the respective actions taken by the involved parties. You'll examine how businesses establish express contracts with internal and external parties. By the end of the module, you'll have a firm understanding on how implied contracts are enforceable and what is considered a valid action resulting in such contracts.
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4 Videos2 Lektüren2 Aufgaben
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4 Videos•Insgesamt 21 Minuten
Bilateral Contracts•6 Minuten
Unilateral Contracts•4 Minuten
Express Contracts•5 Minuten
Implied Contracts•5 Minuten
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 25 Minuten
Bilateral Contracts•10 Minuten
Express and Implied Contracts•15 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Practice Assessment: Bilateral and Unilateral Contracts Practice•10 Minuten
Practice Assessment: Module 3•20 Minuten
Applying Contracts and Commercial Agreements
Modul 4•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this final module, you bring together the full landscape of contract law—formation, enforceability, governing frameworks, and classifications—and apply it to real-world business situations. You’ll evaluate whether agreements are valid, void, or voidable, determine which legal rules apply, and decide how different contract types shape obligations. This module challenges you to exercise professional judgment, not just recall definitions.
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1 Video2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 3 Minuten
Course Wrap-Up•3 Minuten
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 6 Minuten
Review: Course Concepts•5 Minuten
Congratulations and What’s Next•1 Minute
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 40 Minuten
Graded Assessment: Course•40 Minuten
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