Project Management for Architects - Vancouver - November 2-4; 16-18, 2023

DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE - PDF

VANCOUVER SESSION

Part One:
Thursday, November 2: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday, November 3: 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM; Workshop: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 4: 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM

Part Two:
Thursday, November 16: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday, November 17: 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM; Workshop: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 18: 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM

RAIC offering “Project Management for Architects” courses for those interested in the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is relaunching its popular project management courses for architects and interns in cities across Canada. These courses will provide both project management knowledge in the context of architectural practice as well as prepare participants for the Project Management Institute’s PMP® certification exam. The course will include: 

• Project management tools and templates for architectural practice. 

• 40 hours of instruction including practical exercises in which participants will learn to use the tools and templates.   

• Premium PMP® certification exam preparation kit including textbook, study aids, online resources, and an online test question bank. 

• All presentation slides are narrated and shared with participants at the end of the course. 

The RAIC’s Project Management for Architects course will:

1. Provide architectural interns, emerging practitioner, and emerging proprietors with a solid grounding in contemporary project management practices, tools and techniques, and
2. Prepare participants to write the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam.    

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Develop a project plan for a design project including work plan, schedule, bottom-up and top-down fee calculations, and a risk management plan;
• Develop a stakeholder management plan for a design project;
• Relate architectural practice to the ten knowledge areas of contemporary project management body of knowledge, as described in PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide);
• With additional study, write the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam.  

PRICING

RAIC Members: 
Early Bird Special - register by October 19: $1,849
After October 19: $2,049

Non-members (register any time): $2,149 
All fees exclusive of GST/HST

Location: Vancouver, BC

​​​​​​Meals:  

Lunches will be provided on Friday and Saturday, with a dinner served on Friday evening.  
Coffee and tea will be served upon arrival and at morning and afternoon breaks.  
Please identify special dietary accommodations at the time of registration. 

Please identify special dietary accommodations at the time of registration or contact education@raic.org

Course Features

Convenient scheduling: The course is offered over two weekends. Classes start on Thursday evening at 6 PM and end Saturday afternoon at 4 PM. 

Instruction and practice in the use of project management tools and templates for architectural practice. 

Velociteach’s ProQuip Premium PMP® Certification Exam study kit, including: 

• The PMP® Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try textbook 
• Flashcard App 
• Conversations on the PMP® exam 
• Quick Refence Cards 
• Workbook 
• Testing App 
• Pass the Exam: 35 hours of online modules with over 500 practice questions.
• Online testing simulator 
• Online Process Explorer 
• Formula Sheets    

Instructor experienced in architectural practice, project management, and education program development and delivery.  

Benefits

• Gain 40 structured hours of continuing education along with a completion certificate.
• Blend architectural practice with modern project management techniques.
• Acquire the expertise to offer project management services, distinct from or in conjunction with architectural design services.
• Learn from and collaborate with fellow architects

Classes are limited to 30 participants. Each course takes place over 2 weekends.

This course qualifies for 40 AIBC Core Learning Units. 

This course is offered in English.

Course Instructor

Donald Ardiel
B.Arch., MDE, OAA, PMP

In addition to operating his own architectural practice for 20 years, Don Ardiel has developed and delivered project management programs, courses, and workshops for post-secondary institutions, architectural associations, and corporate clients. As the past-Director of Certification for the Project Management Institute’s Southwestern Ontario Chapter, past-Co-ordinating Developer and Lead Instructor for Western University’s Professional Certificate in Project Management Program, and Curriculum Developer for Lambton College’s two-year Advanced Project Management and Strategic Leadership Program, Don has helped thousands of people prepare for the PMP® certification exam and a career as a project management professional. 

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