PM Fundamentals Training

The Project Management Fundamentals course provides students with a general overview of project management with a focus on construction management.

The course will start with an overview of the leading industry project management and construction management organizations and certifications. Standard project phases will be identified and understood. The curriculum will explain common team roles and responsibilities, related software systems, and how teams and data interact throughout the project life cycle. Students will learn basic principles to set up a Project Management Office for Owners who have multiple concurrent projects. Simple, editable tools and templates will be provided for post-training execution. This course is UNCLASSIFIED.

Program Fee: $595* (a reduced rate is available for US government personnel and groups of 3 or more)

Dates & Times: Coming soon!

Who Should Attend: Project managers at all experience levels who represent owners and are involved in executing design/construction projects

Format: Online/Virtual

Course Topics

Introduction: What is Program/Project Management?
Module 1: Project Management Industry Organizations, Certifications, and Tools
Module 2: Project Life Cycle
Module 3: Managing the Program

*U.S. government personnel are eligible for a 10% discount. Private industry consultants will receive a 10% discount for registering groups of 10 or more. Contact us to learn more.

Our Facilitator

Leigh Valudes, CMQ-OE, PMP®, LEED AP

Leigh is the Chief Innovation Officer at Anser Advisory and a Vice President at Markon Solutions, An Anser Advisory Company. His 20+ years of experience include strategic planning, innovation programs, quality programs, business operations, and training, mission analysis, performance-based requirements, national security programs, program/project management, and energy & environmental policy management.

Leigh has been a top adviser to several marquee federal clients, and large-scale programs for private sector, state & local, and university clients. His vast experience led him to co-develop and facilitate the Leadership Development Program.

Leigh has a bachelor’s degree in government and history from the University of Delaware and American University’s National Semester Program with a focus on national & foreign policy. He is enrolled at Harvard University studying for a Master’s in Business Management. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, a Certified Manager of Quality in Organization Excellence (CMQ-OE) , and a certified LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP).

Cancellation Policy

If for some reason you are unable to attend, you may transfer to another course at no additional charge within 12 months of the course you originally registered for or you may receive a refund of your original registration rate, less a $200.00 administrative fee. Refund or transfer requests must be made at least 15 days prior to the course start date. No transfers or refunds will be made within 14 days of the course start date. Participant substitutions can be made at any time. If you have questions, please contact us.

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Project Management Fundamentals Training

The Project Management Fundamentals course provides students with a general overview of project management with a focus on construction management.

Course Topics

Now Enrolling!

Our Facilitator

Leigh Valudes, CMQ-OE, PMP®, LEED AP

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