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SUMMARY:MS Project 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:2- Part Workshop is held WednesdaySeptember 9 & October 710 AM – 2 PM EDT  \n\n\n\n*Participation in this workshop is for one person per registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Course\n\n\n\nAbout this Workshop \n\n\n\nHave you reviewed a schedule but never produced one or used MS Project but haven’t had time to dive in? This MS Project 1 & 2 Workshop strengthens your scheduling skills through guided instruction and hands-on exercises. You’ll learn how to build\, update and communicate a functional project schedule in MS Project while applying best practices to improve clarity\, consistency and project control. \n\n\n\nThrough guided instruction and hands-on exercises\, you’ll learn how to navigate MS Project with confidence\, create and organize tasks\, and build a clear\, functional project schedule. The workshop also highlights practical scheduling techniques you can apply to real-world projects – including how to update progress and share schedules effectively with your team. \n\n\n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nCreate and organize a project schedule in MS Project\n\n\n\nUpdate progress and apply best practices for schedule management\n\n\n\nUse MS project features to share scheduled and support porject communication\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: Project managers\, assistant project managers\, project engineers\, owners\, executives\, project administrators\, or individuals who are new to scheduling or using MS project for the first time. \n\n\n\n**Participants must have access to either the desktop or web version of the MS Project software before the class starts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnology and ParticipationFor the classroom:– Please have Zoom downloaded.– Computer with dual monitor preferred.– Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access the materials. \n\n\n\n*Participation in this workshop is for one person per registration. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor participation:– Camera\, built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.– Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.– Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet.– **Ensure that MS Project software is installed\, up-to-date\, and/or logged in on the web. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy:A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time\, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org. \n\n\n\nAGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at education[@]agc.org \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Facilitator:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaphene Koch | PhD Owner\, Build Your Know LLC  \n\n\n\nDaphene is passionate about developing workforce in the construction industry by increasing individual expertise. Daphene has been teaching AGC courses since 2000. She brings over 20 years of construction industry experience on commercial and industrial projects. While a professor at Purdue University in the School of Construction Management\, she partnered with contractors for research in the development\, facilitation and assessment of training. She currently teaches virtual\, hybrid and in seat courses in Project Management\, Field Supervision and Construction technical areas. 
URL:https://edge.agc.org/course/vce260904/
CATEGORIES:CE
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SUMMARY:Leadership and Motivation (STP Unit 1)
DESCRIPTION:Classes are held Mondays and TuesdaysSeptember 28\, 29; October 5\, 61 – 5 PM EDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView other courses in the STP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Course\n\n\n\nLeadership and Motivation: Building Strong\, Effective TeamsIn the dynamic world of construction\, effective leadership is the cornerstone of project success. The Leadership and Motivation unit within AGC’s Supervisory Training Program\, 10th edition is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to lead with confidence and inspire your team. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and is best suited for anyone on a construction jobsite in a supervisory role – from the new supervisor or foreman to the experienced superintendent who is looking to become a more effective manager of people\, time\, equipment and materials. \n\n\n\n\nDefining the Role of a Leader: Understand the core responsibilities and qualities of an exceptional leader in construction. Learn how to set clear goals\, make decisive decisions\, and manage your team effectively.\n\n\n\nMotivating Project Partners: Discover proven techniques to motivate your team and project partners. Learn how to foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration\, innovation\, and productivity.\n\n\n\nCurrent Best Practices: Stay ahead of industry trends with insights into the latest leadership practices. Learn from real-world case studies and examples to apply these best practices in your own projects. The concepts in these units build on one another defining the roles of a leader in construction and motivating project partners. Communication is the key to a successful project outcome and collaboration is a large part of construction.      \n\n\n\n\nThis course is 1 of 6 units in the newly updated Supervisory Training Program (STP); a construction-specific training curriculum developed\, updated and field-tested by and for contractors. Supervisory skill—or the lack of it—directly affects every company’s bottom line. You make your money in the field\, and STP can help you improve your organization’s bottom line. \n\n\n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\nTopics Addressed \n\n\n\n\nLesson 1: The Value of Project Leadership\n\n\n\nLesson 2: Leading In Construction\n\n\n\nLesson 3: Team Development\n\n\n\nLesson 4: Succeeding as a Leader\n\n\n\nLesson 5: Motivating Your Team\n\n\n\nLesson 6: Expectations and Accountability\n\n\n\nLesson 7: Improve Your Team\n\n\n\nLesson 8: Leadership Skills in Action\n\n\n\n\nSTP Learning Objectives \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time\, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org. \n\n\n\nTransfer Policy: All transfers must be to courses starting within 90 days of the original course start date. Send transfer requests to meetings[@]agc.org.  \n\n\n\nAGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at education[@]agc.org  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfter completing the course\, students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to share. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnology and Participation: \n\n\n\n\nFor the classroom: \n\n\n\nFor participation: \n\n\n\n\nPlease have Zoom downloaded.\n\n\n\nComputer with dual monitor preferred.\n\n\n\nLaptop is good with a separate tablet to access their etextbook.\n\n\n\nTablet or phone is ok with hardcopy textbook\n\n\n\nTwo mobile devices ok – one for the meeting and one for the etextbook\n\n\n\n\n\nCamera\, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.\n\n\n\nHeadphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred\n\n\n\nComputer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private\, quiet room.\n\n\n\nEach student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet\, if possible.\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Course Instructor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShawn TraskyConsultant \n\n\n\nShawn Trasky was raised in Chugiak\, Alaska. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering and her master’s degree in Project Engineering and Management\, both from Montana Tech. She has over 20 years of diverse experience in the field\, including working for oil and gas companies\, private consulting\, and construction in Alaska.
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SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading Basics
DESCRIPTION:4-Part Workshop is held Mondays and Tuesdays September 28\, 29; October 5\, 62 – 5:30 PM EDT  \n\n\n\n*Participation in this workshop is for one person per registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Workshop\n\n\n\nJoin this 4-part series\, designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and ‘hands on’ classroom experience\, to help get you started in understanding construction design documents.  \n\n\n\nThis blueprint reading series is developed to instruct each student in the basic understanding of construction blueprints & specifications. Every construction professional\, whether working in the field or in the office\, must know how to read plans. Although not overly complicated\, beginning to read blueprints does require a basic understanding\, practice and general knowledge of industry standards used to communicate project design \n\n\n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\n        Workshop Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nAn introductory & foundational knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects.\n\n\n\nHands on practice and understanding of reading blueprints and specifications manuals.\n\n\n\nBe able to locate both general & specific trade information using blueprints & Specifications.\n\n\n\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to design intent\, project layout and the installation of materials at the jobsite.\n\n\n\nBe able to locate\, identify & understand project specific aspects within the design documents.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnology and ParticipationFor the classroom:– Please have Zoom downloaded.– Computer with dual monitor preferred.– Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access the materials. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor Participation:– Camera\, built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.– Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.– Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy:  \n\n\n\nA full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time\, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org. \n\n\n\nAGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at education[@]agc.org \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Facilitator:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen Nichols |  LEED AP\, CM-LeanOwner\, A3 Construction Mgt. Services\, LLC. \n\n\n\nFollowing his service in the US Navy\, Stephen attended Northern Michigan University\, where he received his BS in Construction Technology and minor in Business Administration in 1993. Having built successfully in various market segments across the country\, Stephen Nichols brings 30+ years of construction experience\, combined with his passion for sharing Lean Construction & leadership principles to the AGC Edge. Stephen shares his knowledge in several AGC curricula including Lean Construction (LCEP)\, Supervisory Training Program (STP)\, Project Manager Development Program (PMDP)\, and the Blueprint Reading Workshop he authored. \n\n\n\nStephen owns/operates A3 Construction Mgt\, LLC; a consulting firm\, assisting project teams with Lean Construction & Project Management.
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