Nov 10, 2025Ever had a rate card spark procurement friction or hidden costs in an AI project? This lesson shows you how to write contract‑ready rate card wording for AI consultants and set defensible price validity periods that prevent disputes, protect margins, and speed approvals. You’ll get clear explanations, precise real‑world examples, and targeted exercises—multiple choice, fill‑in‑the‑blank, and error correction—to lock in the language. Finish able to specify roles, units, inclusions/exclusions, pass‑throughs, and validity clauses with boardroom‑clear confidence.

Nov 10, 2025Ever priced a data science SOW only to watch scope drift and margins slip? This lesson shows you how to lock price to reality with crisp, testable pricing assumptions—using a Who/What/How Much/How Fast/By When/If‑Then scaffold tied to real cost drivers and commercial mechanics. You’ll get boardroom‑clear explanations, copy‑ready examples, and targeted exercises to pressure‑test measurability and enforcement. Finish able to draft assumptions that withstand scrutiny, speed negotiations, and protect your bottom line.