AGC Edge

Project Manager Development Program
2026-10-19 09:00 - 2026-10-30 15:30 (America/New_York)
Classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays October 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 309 AM – 3:30 PM EDT

About the Course

AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) is highly interactive and offers 40-hours of construction-specific training developed and field-tested by and for contractors. The collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom to prepare construction industry professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant’s ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.

PMDP consists of five units, each focusing on critical aspects of project management, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout. You’ll gain insights into construction law, safety, contract management, stakeholder engagement, cost estimation, quality assurance, and much more. The program is designed not just to teach but to engage you with practical activities and shared experiences.

Whether you’re looking to build a solid foundation for your career or seeking to advance your project management skills, PMDP provides the knowledge and tools necessary for ensuring project success in the dynamic field of construction.

After completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to share.

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Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Project ManagementUnit 2 – Initiating and Planning Part 1Unit 3 – Initiating and Planning Part 2Unit 4 – Executing Unit 5 – Monitoring, Controlling, and Project Closeout

PMDP Learning Objectives

Cancellation 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.

Transfer Policy: All transfers must be to courses starting within 90 days of the original course start date. Send transfer requests to meetings[@]agc.org.

AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org

Technology and Participation

For the classroom:

For participation:

Please have Zoom downloaded.

Computer with dual monitor preferred.

Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access their etextbook.

Tablet or phone is ok with hardcopy textbook

Two mobile devices ok – one for the meeting and one for the etextbook

Camera, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.

Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred

Computer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private, quiet room.

Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet, if possible.

If this is a software training, please have the software downloaded and logged in.

Meet Your Course Instructors:

Daphene Koch | PhD Owner, Build Your Know LLC

Daphene 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 professor 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.

AGC’s Project Management Development Program offers participants up to 40 hours of professional development with the opportunity to receive the following continuing education credits (CEUs):

TBD IACET CEUs | The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

In order to qualify for CEUs, participants must:

Attend the course for at least 95% of instruction time.

Complete the course assessment via the AGC Learning Center with a score of 75% or greater.

Project Manager Development Program
2026-12-07 10:30 - 2026-12-11 18:30
Classes are held Monday through FridayDecember 7, 8, 9, 10, 1110:30 AM – 6:30 PM EST

About the Course

AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) is highly interactive and offers 40-hours of construction-specific training developed and field-tested by and for contractors. The collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom to prepare construction industry professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant’s ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.

PMDP consists of five units, each focusing on critical aspects of project management, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout. You’ll gain insights into construction law, safety, contract management, stakeholder engagement, cost estimation, quality assurance, and much more. The program is designed not just to teach but to engage you with practical activities and shared experiences.

Whether you’re looking to build a solid foundation for your career or seeking to advance your project management skills, PMDP provides the knowledge and tools necessary for ensuring project success in the dynamic field of construction.

After completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to share.

.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Project ManagementUnit 2 – Initiating and Planning Part 1Unit 3 – Initiating and Planning Part 2Unit 4 – Executing Unit 5 – Monitoring, Controlling, and Project Closeout

PMDP Learning Objectives

Cancellation 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.

Transfer Policy: All transfers must be to courses starting within 90 days of the original course start date. Send transfer requests to meetings[@]agc.org.

AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org

Technology and Participation

For the classroom:

For participation:

Please have Zoom downloaded.

Computer with dual monitor preferred.

Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access their etextbook.

Tablet or phone is ok with hardcopy textbook

Two mobile devices ok – one for the meeting and one for the etextbook

Camera, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.

Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred

Computer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private, quiet room.

Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet, if possible.

If this is a software training, please have the software downloaded and logged in.

Meet Your Course Instructor:

Shawn Trasky

Consultant

Shawn 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.

AGC’s Project Management Development Program offers participants up to 40 hours of professional development with the opportunity to receive the following continuing education credits (CEUs):

3.9 IACET CEUs | The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

In order to qualify for CEUs, participants must:

Attend the course for at least 95% of instruction time.

Complete the course assessment via the AGC Learning Center with a score of 75% or greater.
