Minnesota
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Project Management and Energy Code Course
Builders License Training Institute |
Course Description
This seven hour Project Management and Energy Code course focuses on the three primary responsibilities of a project manager: managing project costs and time, while completing the project to the expected degree of quality. This course is also a review of the Energy Codes and Regulations for the State of Minnesota, helping builders recognize how following energy code can help conserve energy consumption and reduce costs.
Learning objectives are provided to facilitate your understanding and progress. Informal progress checks in the form of 10-question quizzes are at the end of each lesson. A 70% passing score on each quiz is required to move on to the next lesson. Upon passing a 30-question Final Exam, you will be prompted to print your Certificate of Completion.
You have access to this course for one year. Should you need that time extended, please call us. Technology support services are available at the above phone number and email address. Our Privacy and Refund Policy is available through a link at the bottom of this page.
COURSE OUTLINE
Chapter 1- Cost Management
*Learning Objectives: 1) Explain the steps and considerations necessary to develop a project budget, 2) Understand the value of a well managed project budget.
Chapter 2- General Guidelines of Lending
*Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the major
elements of a typical construction loan,
2) Describe the process of acquiring a construction loan.
Chapter 3 – Time Management
*Learning Objectives: 1) Recognize the
importance of developing a project schedule,
2) Explain the features and benefits of a Critical Path Schedule.
Chapter 4- Quality Control
*Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the benefits of good communication with subcontractors, 2) Recognize the key elements and benefits of improved quality control.
Chapter 5 – Erosion Control
*Learning Objectives: 1) Understand the contractor’s responsibility for erosion control, 2) Identify Best Management Practices that can reduce soil erosion and potential pollutants.
Chapter 6- Green Jobsite
*Learning Objectives: 1) Explain the benefits of energy efficient solar design and landscaping, 2) Describe some of the problems and solutions surrounding jobsite recycling.
Chapter 7- Energy Codes
*Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the details regarding the building features and equipment systems as they pertain to the Minnesota Energy Code, 2) Recognize how the energy code can ultimately reduce and conserve energy consumption.
Glossary of Terms
Final Assessment--30 Multiple choice questions
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