Build the Strategic Insight Behind Project Success

Cost and schedule performance start with the right delivery approach.

Every delivery model brings its own structure, risks, and control dynamics. This course moves beyond definitions and into real-world application—giving you the knowledge to evaluate, compare, and apply project delivery methods that align with scope, estimate maturity, and execution realities. Whether you're advising owners, managing contracts, or pricing complex work, this training gives you the strategic lens needed to navigate risk, procurement, and performance with clarity.

What You Wil Learn

Explore the full list of modules and lessons included in this course.

    1. 1.0 Welcome and Orientation

    2. 1.1 Learning Outcomes, Certification Programs Credits, and Time Commitment

    3. 1.2 Evaluation and Course Navigation

    4. 1.3 Assignment – General Knowledge Check

    1. 2.1 Life Cycle Framework in Project Delivery Planning

    2. 2.1 Life Cycle Framework in Project Delivery Planning - Quiz

    3. 2.2 Entry Points for Estimating and Procurement Strategy

    4. 2.2 Entry Points for Estimating and Procurement Strategy - Quiz

    5. 2.3 Early Phase Considerations and Strategic Planning

    6. 2.3 Early Phase Considerations and Strategic Planning - Quiz

    7. 2.4 Execution Phase Considerations in Delivery Method Selection

    8. 2.4 Execution Phase Considerations in Delivery Method Selection - Quiz

    9. 2.5 Digital Collaboration Tools Across the Life Cycle

    10. 2.5 Digital Collaboration Tools Across the Life Cycle - Quiz

    11. 2.6 Assignment – Life Cycle to Method Alignment Map

    1. 3.1 Traditional and Modern Project Delivery Structures

    2. 3.1 Traditional and Modern Project Delivery Structures - Quiz

    3. 3.2 Contractual and Structural Differences

    4. 3.2 Contractual and Structural Differences - Quiz

    5. 3.3 Owner Involvement and Risk Transfer by Model

    6. 3.3 Owner Involvement and Risk Transfer by Model - Quiz

    7. 3.4 Procurement and Award Strategy by Model

    8. 3.4 Procurement and Award Strategy by Model - Quiz

    9. 3.5 Financial Impacts on Cost Estimating and Execution Risk

    10. 3.5 Financial Impacts on Cost Estimating and Execution Risk - Quiz

    11. 3.6 Assignment – Delivery Model Matrix and Estimating Impacts

    1. 4.1 Post-Award Delivery Structures and Risk Profiles

    2. 4.1 Post-Award Delivery Structures and Risk Profiles - Quiz

    3. 4.2 Contract Administration and Flow-Down Responsibilities

    4. 4.2 Contract Administration and Flow-Down Responsibilities - Quiz

    5. 4.3 Risk Ownership, Delay, and Change Control

    6. 4.3 Risk Ownership, Delay, and Change Control - Quiz

    7. 4.4 Estimating and Commercial Support During Execution

    8. 4.4 Estimating and Commercial Support During Execution - Quiz

    9. 4.5 Interface Management and Stakeholder Coordination

    10. 4.5 Interface Management and Stakeholder Coordination - Quiz

    11. 4.6 Assignment – Contract Execution Risk Table

    1. 5.1 Project Controls by Delivery Method

    2. 5.1 Project Controls by Delivery Method - Quiz

    3. 5.2 Quality Management and Deficiency Handling

    4. 5.2 Quality Management and Deficiency Handling - Quiz

    5. 5.3 Disputes, Claims, and Cost Quantification

    6. 5.3 Disputes, Claims, and Cost Quantification - Quiz

    7. 5.4 Project Close-Out and Final Risk Resolution

    8. 5.4 Project Close-Out and Final Risk Resolution - Quiz

    9. 5.5 Assignment – Execution Risk Memo

    1. 6.1 Integrated Project Review and Knowledge Check

    2. 6.2 Trends in Delivery and Risk Strategy

    3. 6.3 Assignment – Full Project Delivery Strategy Report

    4. 6.4 Final Thoughts and Continuing Development

    5. 6.5 Certificate of Completion

About this course

  • $738.00
  • 51 lessons
  • Total learning commitment to complete this course: 31 hours
  • Course format: text, presentations, audio, downloadable PDF's.

Collaboration is essential

The benefit of timely feedback.

All lessons have a dedicated discussion section so you can ask questions, see previously answered questions, interact with other course participants and your instructor. You do not have to go through this learning journey alone or have to ponder on unanswered questions.

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