Summary

This training program, designed for experienced construction professionals, focuses on managing scope and change orders within construction projects. The program emphasizes aligning project scope with overarching business objectives and covers various topics, including defining a clear project scope, evaluating scope using different tools and methodologies, managing scope throughout the project life cycle, establishing an effective change order process, and leveraging technology to support these efforts. The program is part of a larger suite of training materials leading to the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (CPBEP)™ certification.

Construction Scope and Change Order Management is structured to provide a comprehensive framework for managing scope and change orders within construction projects.Business Objectives and Performance Outcomes to Drive Scope: This section emphasizes the importance of aligning project scope with the overarching business objectives and performance outcomes. It offers insights into leveraging these objectives to guide the scope of built environment projects.

The simulator contains 107 questions with a situational focus and covers the following topics:

Setting the Project Up With a Clear Scope to Ensure All Stakeholders Are Bought In: Focuses on the criticality of establishing a clear project scope at the outset to ensure buy-in from all stakeholders. It addresses the processes involved in defining project boundaries, deliverables, and exclusions to set a clear direction for the project.

Scope Evaluation Tools: Introduces various tools and methodologies for evaluating project scope. It covers the techniques for assessing project requirements, constraints, and opportunities to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project scope.

Scope Management Throughout the Project Life Cycle: Discusses the continuous management of project scope throughout its life cycle. It covers the processes and practices required to maintain scope alignment with project objectives, manage scope creep, and ensure project deliverability.

Put in Place an Effective Change Order Process: Deals with the management of change orders, which are inevitable in construction projects. It outlines the processes for identifying, assessing, and implementing changes to the project scope, ensuring that changes are managed systematically and efficiently.

Technology Supporting Scope Management and Change Orders: Explores the role of technology in supporting scope management and the handling of change orders. It discusses the tools and systems that can facilitate the management of project scope and changes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

It intended for built environment professionals with 5 to 15 years of industry experience who are looking to deepen their expertise in project management techniques specific to scope and change order management. It cover part of the suite of training materials leading to the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (CPBEP)™ certification.