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Project Mgmt. Certificate - Test

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Effective construction project management is the difference between being on time or behind time; being profitable or unprofitable; having satisfied clients or unsatisfied clients, being stressed-out or stress-free and building long term winning relationships. 

The MCA Project Management Certificate has been developed by the Mechanical Contractors Association as an opportunity for people working in the Mechanical sector to upgrade their skills in construction project management. It is designed for people working currently in the area of construction site or project management or with aspirations and a goal of moving to a management related position. 

This online course is delivered in both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) lectures with interactive discussion groups during the synchronous components in order to offer maximum learning and flexibility.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Better understand & use proven principles to improve their project planning efforts.
  • Better understand & apply proven methods to organize and manage themselves, their staff, subcontractors, vendors and the projects.
  • Improve their understanding of the reality of change orders and techniques to successfully manage them.
  • Improve their interpersonal skills to help better manage their team and all project.


MODULE 1 – PROJECT PLANNING

  • 2-2 hr. webinars
  • Plus, recorded lectures

Module 1 – Topics

  • Managing change
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Understanding estimates and budgets
  • Preconstruction planning
  • The schedule and sequence of work
  • Pre-fab and profitability
  • The supply chain
  • Materials management
  • Introduction to Lean Construction, adding value and reducing wast


MODULE 2 – ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS (PART A)

  • 2-2 hr. webinars
  • Plus, recorded lectures

Module 2 – Topics

  • Team responsibilities and job roles
  • Change order management
  • Managing project documents
  • Project logs
  • Meetings
  • Short Term Schedules
  • Effective time management

 

MODULE 3 – ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS (PART B)

  • 2-2 hr. webinars
  • Plus, recorded lectures

Module 3 – Topics

  • Claim management
  • Labour tracking and productivity
  • Dealing with bottlenecks
  • Cash flow management and Schedule of values
  • Contracts
  • GC and Sub-contractor management
  • Project Closeout
  • Project Review & Continuous Improvement


MODULE 4 – INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • 2-2 hr. webinars
  • Plus, recorded lectures

Module 4 – Topics

  • Selling
  • Negotiation
  • Motivation
  • Values and Ethics
  • Inclusion and Diversity
  • Leadership
  • Learning to Learn


 











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