PMDP+ Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management - Online and Live - November 18 & 19

AGC Colorado has partnered with AGC Wisconsin to offer AGC's Project Manager Development Program (PMDP).

This 2nd edition of the PMDP is designed to specifically meet the needs of today's construction industry. The curriculum combines activities and shared experiences to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant's ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.

This recently updated 40 hour training was developed by AGC member company project managers for aspiring and new construction project managers.

The revised PMDP curriculum takes participants through the management of the entire lifecycle of a construction project, and contains the following five units:

Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management

This unit will discuss that a successful PM must be competent and efficiently model specific soft and technical skills. Each of these skills are defined and examples provided to highlight the skill’s purpose and its proper implementation during a project. Unit 1 will also provide a high-level overview of construction law, highlighting specific terms, and the PM’s responsibilities. Additionally, there will be an introduction and emphasis on project safety.

Topics include:
· Project Managers’ role and responsibilities in the construction industry
· The importance of consistent implementation of personnel management policies
· Identify the soft skills critical to the Project Manager role
· Discuss the importance of leadership and teamwork
· Explain why a Project Manager must be an effective problem solver
· Identify the technical skills critical to the Project Manager role
· Identify the need for building codes and permits
· Describe the impact of Construction Law on the Project Manager’s roles and responsibilities
· Define the terms commonly used in Construction Law
· Discuss the importance of project safety and risk
· Identify State and Federal construction industry safety laws
· Identify the four most common types of project delivery systems
· Explain the purpose of an Estimate during project planning
· Explain the difference between quality assurance and quality control

PMDP+ Unit 1: Introduction to Project...

Date and Time

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST

Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management
Thursday, November 18 & Friday, November 19
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Unit 2:Initiating and Planning Part 1
Thursday, January 13
7:00AM - 3:00PM

Unit 3: Initiating and Planning Part 2
Friday, January 14
7:00AM - 3:00PM

Unit 4: Executing
Thursday, February 24
7:00AM - 3:00PM

Unit 5: Monitoring & Controlling & Project Closeout
Friday, February 25
7:00AM - 3:00PM

Location

A Zoom link will be sent prior to the course beginning.

Fees/Admission

AGC Member $400
Non-Member $600
(Fee includes textbook.)

When you register for all 5 units at once, you are eligible to receive a 30% discount by entering the promo code: AGC800OFF when you visit the registration site linked above.

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Contact Information

Cathy Bedell
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