Mastering Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Management: A Comprehensive Self-Assessment and Implementation Guide
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and best practices necessary to master Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) management. Through a combination of interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects, participants will gain a deep understanding of EPC principles, processes, and techniques.
Course Objectives - Understand the fundamentals of EPC management and its importance in project delivery
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of EPC processes, including project planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning
- Learn how to assess and mitigate risks associated with EPC projects
- Understand the importance of contract management and dispute resolution in EPC projects
- Develop skills in project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
- Learn how to implement effective project quality management and safety management systems
- Understand the role of technology in EPC management, including building information modeling (BIM) and project management information systems (PMIS)
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to EPC Management
- Overview of EPC management
- History and evolution of EPC
- EPC project life cycle
- Key players and stakeholders in EPC projects
- EPC project organization and structure
Module 2: Project Planning and Management
- Project planning principles and techniques
- Project scope definition and management
- Project scheduling and timeline management
- Project budgeting and cost management
- Project risk management and mitigation
Module 3: Procurement Management
- Procurement principles and processes
- Contract types and management
- Tendering and bidding processes
- Contract award and administration
- Procurement risk management and mitigation
Module 4: Construction Management
- Construction principles and processes
- Construction planning and scheduling
- Construction budgeting and cost control
- Construction quality management and safety management
- Construction risk management and mitigation
Module 5: Commissioning and Handover
- Commissioning principles and processes
- Commissioning planning and scheduling
- Commissioning budgeting and cost control
- Commissioning quality management and safety management
- Handover and close-out processes
Module 6: Contract Management and Dispute Resolution
- Contract management principles and processes
- Contract administration and monitoring
- Dispute resolution principles and processes
- Claims management and dispute resolution techniques
- Contract close-out and termination
Module 7: Project Quality Management and Safety Management
- Project quality management principles and processes
- Quality planning and control
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Safety management principles and processes
- Safety planning and control
Module 8: Technology in EPC Management
- Building information modeling (BIM) principles and applications
- Project management information systems (PMIS) principles and applications
- Other technologies used in EPC management, including drones, artificial intelligence, and blockchain
- Benefits and challenges of implementing technology in EPC management
Certificate of Completion Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate will demonstrate participants' mastery of EPC management principles, processes, and techniques.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging lessons
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning experience
- Real-world case studies and examples
- Hands-on projects and activities
- Bite-sized lessons and flexible learning schedule
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking
- Community-driven discussion forum
- Actionable insights and takeaways
- Expert instructors with industry experience
Course Format This course is delivered in a self-paced online format, allowing participants to complete lessons and activities at their own convenience. The course is accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.,
- Understand the fundamentals of EPC management and its importance in project delivery
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of EPC processes, including project planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning
- Learn how to assess and mitigate risks associated with EPC projects
- Understand the importance of contract management and dispute resolution in EPC projects
- Develop skills in project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
- Learn how to implement effective project quality management and safety management systems
- Understand the role of technology in EPC management, including building information modeling (BIM) and project management information systems (PMIS)