Build a strong foundation in professional project management tailored to residential construction projects. This course introduces the core principles, roles and workflows that drive successful projects, while also exploring how AI tools and Google search are transforming the ways project managers access information, communicate with teams and make decisions in real time.

You will learn how structured project management improves project outcomes across scope, schedule, budget and client experience. The course walks through the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction planning to project closeout, giving you a clear roadmap for managing every phase with confidence.  

Through practical, real-world scenarioswill explore how to set up projects effectively, run productive meetings, manage documentation and coordinate internal teams, trade partners and clients. You will also gain exposure to essential tools such as estimating systems, schedules, job costing, logs and reporting. Learn how emerging AI-powered tools and smarter search strategies can streamline these processes and surface critical project information faster. 

By the end of the course, you will understand how to manage daily project responsibilities from site coordination and materials management to change orders, financial tracking and client communication. You will leave with practical systems and workflows that help you stay organized, proactively solve problems and deliver consistent, high-quality project outcomes.

When you finish this project management course, you will be able to: 

• Review the objectives, benefits and core responsibilities of professional project management 

• Define the role of the project manager and characteristics that drive success 

• Identify key project team members and howtp collaborate throughout the project lifecycle 

• Execute effective pre-construction processes, including design coordination, internal alignment and client hand-off 

• Set up and manage project documentation, files and communication systems 

• Apply essential project management tools for scheduling, estimating, financial tracking and reporting 

• Manage project execution, including site coordination, materials, trade partners and change orders  

• Deliver  strong project closeout processes that support client satisfaction and long-term success 

Important Registration Details:

This live class is intended to be interactive. Please ensure you are in an environment that allows you to participate and that your camera and microphone are working.

Due to the live, interactive nature of this course, no recordings will be available.

This course is non-transferable. Do not use another individual’s login information to register for this course. You must login to nahb.org as yourself to receive your certificate of completion and credit for this course. If you are not registered on nahb.org, create your login at www.nahb.org/register. If you are having issues with your login, please contact our help desk at [email protected] or 202.266.8313

Cancellation and Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration and request a refund by emailing [email protected] until the day of the scheduled live class. If requested after the class has begun a fee will be charged ($25 for a 3-hour class, $50 for a 6-hour class).

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