Tools and Knowledge to Help Your Novice Project Managers Succeed Your Way

Ready to reduce profit-draining, resource-stealing scope creep?
 
Looking for a more efficient process to manage multiple projects despite limited control over resources?
 
Need to improve your in-house team's overall writing and presentation skills?
 

INTRODUCING ~

Laying the Foundation for Superior Project Managers: Practices, Principles, and Fundamentals 

 
Build Engineering-Focused Project Management Skills  
Are there rising stars in your firm? Looking to retain promising talent? Help them develop into confident, forward-thinking  project management professionals with a strong, reality-based foundation.
 
that work with your PM process ...
… We get it. Foundational skills are important. What's also important is that the new knowledge gained works seamlessly with current firm processes and protocols. 

Laying the Foundation for Superior Project Managers: Practices, Principles, and Fundamentals will help these new project managers gain skills and confidence in their job that will fit your unique workflow specifications.
Combines the convenience of flexible online learning with live and lively weekly discussions

 

Laying the Foundation for Superior Project Managers provides a convenient and cost-effective way to learn the fundamentals of project management - with little or no disruption to billable staff time. 

This 9-module course combines the scheduling ease of video learning and the immediacy and intensity of a live classroom. 
  • Access recorded lectures anytime via computer, tablet, or smartphone 
  • Attend live discussions with instructor and classmates weekly via Skype
  • Take quizzes and work together on group assignments
       
A minimum of 18 PDHs will be offered to participants who attend all classes and complete all assignments.

 

 

Meet Your Instructor
 -Howard Birnberg, JD, PhD, PE, FASCE-
 

 

President of Birnberg & Associates
- Executive Director, Assn for Project Managers
- Lecturer at Harvard University, Michigan State University, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois-Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Kansas, and Andrews University
- Author of Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers, 4th ed.
- Columnist for Civil + Structural Engineer magazine

 

Laying the Foundation for Superior Project Managers:  Practices, Principles & Fundamentals

An Interactive Project Management Training Course  
How will the live weekly discussion groups be organized? What if I miss a discussion?
 
5-8 persons per group, each organized by timezone. Discussions useful, not required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ACEC Webinar Attendee
Project Manager in Training
 
Howard provided very helpful guidance for the basics of becoming a project manager!
ACEC Program Participant
Novice Project Manager
 
I found this seminar useful and pertinent. The real-world examples made the material come alive.
Module 1
Job of a Project Manager
Module 2
Project Management Team & Concepts
Module 3
Planning & Management Concepts
Module 4
The Project Team Manager
Module 5
Soft Skills
Module 6
Working with Design Firms

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How much time should I set aside for group projects?
 
Your group will decide. Case studies vary in length and content. 
What if I have questions outside the weekly online discussion time? May I call or email the instructor for additional direction?
 
You're welcome to reach out to the instructor via calls and email with any questions during the 9-week class. 
What attendees say about learning with Howard Birnberg
SUPERIOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT STARTS WITH SUPERIOR MANAGERS
 
 Tuition: $880 ACEC Members | $1100 Non-Members
 
Course Begins March 19 through May 19, 2018
Registrations Limited to 25

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Module 7
Project Notebooks & PM Manuals
Module 8
Project Quality & Risk Management
Module 9
Staffing & Scheduling
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