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Construction Project Communications
About the Program
Large engineering and construction projects today are highly complex, increasing the need for effective communication among stakeholder groups. Construction Project Communications includes an assessment designed to help you harness the power of effective communication in a construction setting.
This course is one of four foundational courses required as part of the PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification.
Who Should Attend
The course is suitable to all professionals in the construction industry, including:
- Developers
- Consultants
- Contractors
- Project Managers
- Engineers
- Architects
- Quantity Surveyors
- Planners
What You Will Learn
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Utilize communication tools appropriately to engage stakeholders and maintain proper communication
- Prevent communication issues from occurring and ensure stakeholders are engaged
- Mitigate communication issues effectively as they emerge
- Manage stakeholders effectively
Course Overview
- The Importance of Effective Communications
- Building a Communication Strategy and Plan
- Managing Stakeholder Communications
- Active Listening
- Establishing Appropriate Governance Structures
- Using the Big Room (Obeya)
- Commitment-Based Management (CBM)
- Project Management Information System (PMIS)
- Evidence-Based Communications: The Compass Diagnostic Tool
- Capstone: Putting it All Together
NOTE: An exam with a Construction Project Communications micro-credential from PMI® can be earned at the end of this course.
This course and the associated micro-credential are a prerequisite for the PMI-CP™ exam. Candidates who want to sit for the PMI-CP™ Exam are required to complete an application, which will only become available once the candidate completes the four core courses below:
- Construction Project Communications + micro-credential
- Construction Scope and Change Management
- Construction Interface Management
- Construction Contract and Risk Management
Prerequisites
3 years of on-the-job experience (within the last 10 years) in construction projects or built environment projects
Full Certification
PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP™) Exam Prep
Research shows that $127M is wasted for every $1B spent on construction projects. PMI’s Construction Professional (PMI-CP™) sets the global standard for bringing large, complex construction projects to life on-time and on-budget. This program helps organizations realize huge Return on Investment (ROI) in technology and new processes, while ensuring employees understand the relevant context to optimize available resources.
This is a comprehensive, practical and wholistic program consisting of 4 modules that respond to the key pain points that the construction industry has identified as crucial: Construction Project Communications, Construction Interface Management, Construction Scope and Change Management, and Construction Contract and Risk Management.
IIL is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Authorized Training Partner (Premier Level).
Who Should Attend
The PMI-CPTM Curriculum is suitable to all professionals in the construction industry, including:
- Developers
- Consultants
- Contractors
- Project Managers
- Engineers
- Architects
- Quantity Surveyors
- Planners
What You Will Learn
At the end of this program, you will be able to improve efficiency, deliver effective projects, embed sustainability, and drive more impact.
- Plan: Effectively strategize and manage project resources.
- Manage Contracts: Ensure contracts align with project goals.
- Master Risk Mitigation: Proactively handle risks and challenges.
Prerequisites
3 years of on-the-job experience (within the last 10 years) in construction projects or built environment projects to qualify for the PMI-CP certification exam
Exam Facts
- 120 questions
- 230 minutes
- Covers four primary domains: contracts management (50%), stakeholder engagement (30%), strategy and scope management (15%), and project governance (5%)
Candidates who want to sit for the PMI-CP Exam are required to complete an application. The application will only become available once the candidate completes the four core courses and the micro-credential is earned.
You must earn 30 PDUs every 3 years to maintain the PMI-CP Certification.
Additional PMI-CP™ Modules:
Construction Scope and Change Management
- Business Objectives and Performance Outcomes to Drive Scope
- Setting the Project Up With a Clear Scope to Ensure All Stakeholders Are Bought In
- Scope Evaluation Tools
- Scope Management and Governance
- Put in Place an Effective Change Order Process
- Technology Supporting Scope Management and Change Orders
- Capstone: Putting it All Together
Construction Interface Management
- Interface Management
- Interventions Throughout the Project Life Cycle
- Attributes for a Good Interface
- Interface Management Tools and Design Processes
- Effectively Manage Interfaces
- Capabilities Needed for Interface Management
- Capstone: Putting it All Together
Construction Contract and Risk Management
- Contract Life Cycle
- Contract and Delivery Method Strategies
- Risk Management
- Common Causes of Claims
- Managing Claims and Disputes
- Capstone: Putting it All Together
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