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Strategic Project Management and Scheduling

This practical course is designed for residential builders, project managers, and site supervisors who need proven, repeatable systems to run projects on time and on budget. You will master the best practices for project initiation, detailed scheduling, communication, and control to minimize delays, reduce conflicts, and maximize site efficiency.

Jen Watkins

Instructional Designer

Dennis Clarke

Residential Builder

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Course Overview

What You'll Learn

Students will gain a systematic approach to residential project management, moving from reactive problem-solving to proactive, planned execution that consistently delivers projects on time and preserves profitability.

Highlights

  • Initial self assessment
  • Videos and transcript versions of each lesson
  • Unlimited quizzes

Features

  • Instant online course access
  • Self-paced study on your schedule
  • Excellent technical and instructor support
Curriculum

Course Content

Master proactive project management to deliver residential builds on time and protect profits.

Module 1: Project Initiation and Scope
The Pre-Construction Handoff
30 min.
Defining and Protecting Scope
30 min.
Setting Up Job Files and Systems
30 min.
Module 2: Advanced Scheduling Techniques
Critical Path Method (CPM)
30 min.
Gantt Charts and Scheduling Software
30 min.
Reverse Engineering the Schedule
30 min.
Module 3: Site Execution and Control
Subcontractor Vetting, Onboarding, and Accountability
30 min.
Managing Material Procurement and Lead Times
30 min.
Quality Control Checkpoints
30 min.
Module 4: Delays, Change Orders, and Project Recovery
Buffering, Float, and Schedule Risk
30 min.
Controlling and Documenting Change Orders
30 min.
When Projects Go Sideways - Recovery Strategies
30 min.
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Complete Course Access

  • 4 hours of online instruction
  • Module quizzes to gauge your progress
  • Certificate upon successful completion
One-time payment
$89.00
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