March 16 - May 15, 2020
Many project managers step into the PM role and never stray far from the same kind of project, even if they switch firms.
While there’s nothing wrong with the status quo, it doesn’t encourage professional growth.
But if you’re ready to prep your project managers for the next level and get them thinking about big-picture leadership, then read on …
Designed to help project managers sharpen their skills with new ideas and techniques, and keep current with the rapidly changing engineering and construction environment, this brand new class, Advanced Skills for Superior Project Managers: Challenges, Proficiencies, Techniques combines the scheduling ease of video learning with the immediacy and intensity of a live classroom – all with little or no disruption to billable staff time.
What Past Attendees Say About the Online Format ...
"I have enjoyed signing in to each live discussion as well as networking with my group to gather ideas on the case studies. I especially like the case study aspect of the course as some of the studies are eye-openers!"
This 9-module interactive class begins March 16 and is limited to 25 registrants. 18+ PDHs offered.
Our international faculty of experienced project managers offers diverse perspectives on what it takes to excel in project management. Your PMs will learn how to better manage staff and clients, control scope creep, work abroad, and more!
Beginning with a skill level review – including the basic tools and techniques you should already be using, this advanced course moves briskly into the challenges and risks PMs face daily.
While this course does build on ACEC’s Laying the Foundation for Superior Project Managers, completion of the previous course is not required. New or aspiring project managers will greatly benefit from the material presented.
Help your project managers assess and grow their skills with this flexible, step-by-step course that adapts to their current workload while motivating them to succeed - click now for full details.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Course Structure & Operation
- Module 2: Skill Assessment: Management Concepts & Client Needs
- Module 3: Initiating and Managing Project Management Change
- Module 4: Why Projects Fail
- Module 5: Managing Multiple Projects
- Module 6: Controlling Design Costs/Controlling Scope Creep Part 1
- Module 7: Controlling Design Costs/Controlling Scope Creep Part 2
- Module 8: Working Internationally
- Module 9: Managing Project Risk
About the Presenters:
Howard Birnberg
- President of Birnberg & Associates
- Executive Director, Association for Project Managers
- Former lecturer at Harvard University, Michigan State University, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois-Chicago, Northwestern University, University of California, Berkeley
- Author of Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers, 4th ed.
- Former columnist for Civil + Structural Engineer magazine
Pedro Amaral
- Managing Director, EFD - Engineered and Fully Developed
- Portuguese / Canadian
- 30+ years of international experience
- Worked as a manager top US & UK consulting firms and infrastructure owners in the US
- $20b of project experience in North America, Europe, and the Middle Eastin
Andrew Mendelson, FAIA
- Senior Vice President & Risk Management Officer at Berkley Design Professional
- A design industry leader in the area of risk management and contracts.
- Nearly four decades of experience as a licensed architect and firm principal.
- Since 2013, Mendelson has directed Berkley Design Professional’s efforts to provide design professionals with leading-edge, risk and practice management resources, tools and training.
Barry LePatner
- Founder of LePatner & Associates LLP
- 30+ years of advising on business and legal issues affecting the real estate, design, and construction industries
- Author of Too Big to Fall: America’s Failing Infrastructure and the Way Forward
- Author of Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets: How to Fix America’s Trillion-Dollar Construction Industry
- Co-Author of Structural and Foundation Failures
Registration
ACEC Members: $1045
Non-Members: $1345
Class limited to 25.
Location
This course takes place entirely online through recorded lectures, live discussions via WebEx, and an online forum/community for written posts.
Contact
Maureen Brown
202-682-4349
education@acec.org
Refunds, Credits, Substitutions, and Cancellations
For cancellations received at least 15 days prior to program date, ACEC will issue a full refund. For cancellations received between 14 days and 3 days prior to program date, ACEC will issue credits toward any ACEC online class, live or on-demand. Credits are valid for 6 months from issue date. For cancellations received 2 days or less before a program date, no refunds or credits will be issued. Refunds or credits will not be issued for "no-shows." Registrants may choose another online class or substitute attendee/s without penalty at any time. Contact education@acec.org for further information.