Construction Performance and Materials Management
Improve construction project performance by optimizing materials management, team collaboration, and project delivery.
Overview
The Construction Performance and Materials Management course is designed to help construction professionals improve the efficiency, productivity, and overall performance of built environment projects. Through practical concepts and proven project management techniques, you’ll learn how to strengthen team performance, optimize materials management, manage project execution, and align projects with business objectives.
This self-paced course includes an assessment to validate your knowledge and reinforce the skills needed to deliver successful construction projects.
Note: This course is not a mandatory prerequisite for earning the PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification. However, the Professional Development Units (PDUs) earned can be applied toward maintaining your PMI certification.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Build high-performing project teams by establishing team norms, fostering collaboration, and effectively managing virtual teams.
- Strengthen leadership skills by engaging stakeholders, resolving conflicts, and maintaining team alignment throughout the project.
- Plan and initiate projects by defining scope, assessing risks, and engaging key stakeholders.
- Improve project execution through effective change management, governance, and project delivery practices.
- Enhance construction performance by applying effective materials management and continuous improvement strategies.
- Align project decisions with business objectives while adapting to changing organizational and environmental conditions.
Course Topics
Building High-Performing Teams
Learn how to establish team expectations, create a shared vision, and foster collaboration across both in-person and virtual project teams.
Leading Teams and Stakeholder Collaboration
Develop the skills to engage stakeholders, lead project teams, improve communication, and effectively manage conflict.
Project Initiation and Planning
Understand how to engage stakeholders, define project scope, identify risks, and establish a solid foundation for successful project delivery.
Project Execution and Governance
Explore best practices for managing project changes, selecting appropriate project management approaches, and implementing effective governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Business Alignment and Continuous Improvement
Learn how to evaluate changing business and environmental conditions, improve planning processes, and support better decision-making to enhance overall project performance.
Professional Development Units (PDUs)
- Total PDUs: 6
- Business Acumen: 3
- Ways of Working: 1.5
- Power Skills: 1.5
Course Details
- Course Duration: 6 Hours
- Delivery Format: Self-Paced Online Learning
- Assessment: Included
- Associated Certification: PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ (PDUs may be used toward certification maintenance.)
