Tools and Knowledge to Help Your Project Managers Succeed Your Way
We get it. Foundational, technical skills are important. You have to keep your skills up to date, so new knowledge is also important. But what’s even more important is that the knowledge gained adheres to your firm’s processes and protocols.
Project Management 101: Laying the Foundation for Superior Project Managers will strengthen a PM’s communication skills with practical information and real-world case studies so that they have the project management confidence that fits your unique workflow specifications.
Build Project Management Expertise with
Little or No Disruption to Billable Staff Time
Project Management 101 is a 9-week course that combines the convenience of on-demand learning with the immediacy and intensity of a live classroom. Participants will have access to recorded lectures, meet in small groups to examine case studies, and come together each week for a live, instructor-led discussion and Q&A.
Key Takeaways:
- Manage project scope and schedule more effectively
- Strengthen interpersonal and communication skills
- Better serve clients and your firm
- Earn 18 PDHs
- Rising stars in your firm
- Promising talent to retain
- PMs new to the role
- PMs with strong technical skills
Course Outline
Module 1: Course Structure & Operation
Module 2: Project Management Team & Processing Concepts
Module 3: Planning & Management Concepts
Module 4: The Project Team Manager
Module 5: Soft Skills
Module 6: Working with Engineering/Architectural Firms
Module 7: Scoping, Budgeting, Monitoring, & Billing
Module 8: Project Quality & Risk Management
Module 9: Staffing & Scheduling
Meet Your Instructor
Howard Birnberg
Birnberg & Associates
- 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.
- Former columnist for Civil + Structural Engineer magazine
Hear from Howard Birnberg as he discusses Project Management 101's unique structure and key takeaways.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can expect to spend about 2 hours each week watching pre-recorded presentations, completing the case study, and participating in the live discussion.
Superior Project Management Starts
with Superior Project Managers
$1,045 ACEC Members | $1,345 Non-Members
Course Begins July 1, 2025
Questions? Please email Maureen Brown