AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program
Friday, January 30, 2026 (5:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (HST)
Description
AGC’s Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) is highly interactive and offers 40-hours of construction-specific training developed and field-tested by and for contractors. The collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom to prepare construction industry professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant’s ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.
PMDP consists of five units, each focusing on critical aspects of project management, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout. You’ll gain insights into construction law, safety, contract management, stakeholder engagement, cost estimation, quality assurance, and much more. The program is designed not just to teach but to engage you with practical activities and shared experiences.
Whether you’re looking to build a solid foundation for your career or seeking to advance your project management skills, PMDP provides the knowledge and tools necessary for ensuring project success in the dynamic field of construction.
After completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to share.
Schedule of Classes
Unit 1 – An Introduction to Project Management
Unit 2 – Initiating and Planning Part 1
Unit 3 – Initiating and Planning Part 2
Unit 4 – Executing
Unit 5 – Monitoring, Controlling, and Project Closeout
Technology and Participation
For the classroom:
- Please have Zoom downloaded.
- Computer with dual monitor preferred.
- Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access their etextbook.
- Tablet or phone is ok with hardcopy textbook
- Two mobile devices ok – one for the meeting and one for the etextbook
Meet Your Course Instructor:
Daphene Koch | PhD
Owner, Build Your Know, LLC
Daphene is passionate about developing workforce in the construction industry by increasing individual expertise. Daphene has been teaching AGC courses since 2000. She brings over 20 years of construction industry experience on commercial and industrial projects. While a professor at Purdue University in the School of Construction Management professor she partnered with contractors for research in the development, facilitation and assessment of training. She currently teaches virtual, hybrid and in seat courses in Project Management, Field Supervision and Construction technical areas.
Cost for the program is $1,945.00 for members and $2,525.00 for non-members. Includes all course participant’s manuals.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings@agc.org.
Transfer Policy: All transfers must be to courses starting within 90 days of the original course start date. Send transfer requests to meetings@agc.org.
AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.
Questions? Email us at education@agc.org
Important: Login Required to Register
To complete your registration, you’ll first need to log in. After making a selection, you will be directed to the login screen.
AGC Members or Past Event Attendees: Please log in using your existing AGC credentials. If you don’t remember your password, you can reset it on the next screen.
New to AGC? You’ll have the option to create a new account on the next screen.
Need help? Visit us at https://www.agc.org/contact-us.
Classes are Fridays January 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27 | 10 AM – 6 PM EST | 5 AM-1 PM HST