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PDH (Professional Development Hour) online courses cover civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, industrial engineering, power engineering, transportation engineering, highway engineering, agricultural engineering, manufacturing engineering, metallurgical engineering, mining engineering, nuclear engineering, petroleum engineering, sanitary engineering, architectural engineering and architecture.

PDH continuing education online course topics include engineering ethics, building design, project management, construction management, business management, cost management, professional ethics, leadership, AIA ASCE IEEE ASME ASTM ANSI standard, OSHA safety regulations, board laws and rules, HVAC, plumbing, control systems, building automation, lighting, security, communication, surveying, mapping, land boundary survey, GIS, GPS, bridges, roadways, water, stormwater, wastewater, design-build, computer applications, MathCad, Excel spreadsheets, cold-formed steel design, steel structures, concrete structures, masonry structures, timber structures, wood structures, truss, joist, beam-column, fire walls, retaining walls, foundation design, sustainable design, building codes, fire protection, life safety, hydrology, hydraulics, geology, flood management, landscaping, interior design, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accessible design, health, safety and welfare (HSW).

Free online course is available to new users. Corporate discount is available to companies with minimum three professional engineers, surveyors and architects.


 

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Part 2 of 2

 

PDH Course Number: M101

CEU Course Title:      Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: This online course provides information and criteria pertinent to the design and selection of mechanical and electrical systems for flood-control pumping stations. Details about equipment requirements, material and system selection considerations, testing and maintenance requirements, station wiring and equipment grounding requirements, and environmental protection are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-3105: Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations (1994 edition with Change 2 dated 1999, 169 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M102

CEU Course Title:      Selecting a Centrifugal Pump to Handle a Viscous Liquid

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Students of this two-hour online course will be provided with a basic understanding of fluid viscosity and its effects on the performance and efficiency of centrifugal pumps. The course presents definitions, effects and recommendations for conveying viscous fluids. It presents established predictive techniques to estimate viscous pump performance.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M103

CEU Course Title:      Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) is an important aspect in building design. This course provides guidelines for design of mechanical systems for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC). The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-810-1: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (1991 edition, 18 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M104

CEU Course Title:      Noise and Vibration Control

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: Mechanical equipment, such as cooling towers, generates noise and vibration during its normal operation. It is an important aspect of the building design to control the undesirable noise and vibration. This course provides the criteria and guidance required for design and construction of those features related to noise and vibration control of mechanical equipment systems most commonly encountered. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-805-4: Noise and Vibration Control (1995 edition, 150 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M105

CEU Course Title:      Plumbing Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $95

PDH Course Description: Plumbing systems are important aspects of the building design. This course presents criteria pertinent to the design of drainage (sanitary and storm), water, and fuel gases. Energy conservation requirements are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Design Manual 3.01: Plumbing Systems (1986 edition, 86 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M106

CEU Course Title:      Identifying Risk Factors In Machinery

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides an overview of the basic knowledge required to identify the potential risk factors associated with machinery. The attendee will understand the information required to determine risk. Assessment of risk including survey techniques and risk mitigation are covered in a follow on course. This basic course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. The course reviews the importance of reliability, design, production, life cycle, environmental, and safety factors as they pertain to risk.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: M107

CEU Course Title:      Assessing Risk Factors in Machinery

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour course provides the basic knowledge required to assess the potential risk factors associated with machinery. The course quantifies reliability, design, production, life cycle, environmental, and safety factors so they can be assessed. Additional business/management related factors are also covered. Weighting risk factors and the use of risk multipliers is introduced. Risk mitigation strategies are covered in a follow-on course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: M108

CEU Course Title:      An Engineer's Guide to Plumbing Cross-Connections

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Public health officials have rightfully been concerned about cross-connections and back-flow connections in plumbing systems and in public drinking water systems. This course will help Civil, Sanitary, and Mechanical Engineers increase their knowledge of the probability of contamination of drinking water through cross-connection. Numerous documented cases of cross-connection contamination are presented in the course as illustration. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: M109

CEU Course Title:      An Introduction to Indoor Air Pollution

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The subject of indoor air pollution is not without some controversy. Indoor air quality is an evolving issue; it is important to keep informed about continuing developments in this area. This short course is not a detailed technical treatise on indoor air pollution; it is intended for Architects and Engineers who are interested in a general introductory overview of IAP, its various categories, probable causes, and suggested remedial actions. A substantial portion of this course content is based on, and reproduced with permission from, U.S. GPO Publication No. 1994-523-217/81322 Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals, 1994. The publication was co-sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the American Lung Association (ALA). The overwhelming majority of the medical aspects, i.e. physiology, etiology, symptomology, and human physical diagnosis, contained in the GPO publication have been selectively and purposely excluded, again with permission, from this course content. This was done to limit the scope and focus to those aspects of IAP of greater interest to Engineers and Architects. Those students interested in viewing the unmodified original document should point their browser to: http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/hpguide.html. Important references and additional health resources can be found at this URL. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: M110

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Fire Protection Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The Introduction to Fire Protection Systems Course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the basics of combustion; codes and standards related to fire protection; a discussion of water based fire extinguishing systems focusing on sprinkler systems; a discussion of non-water based and special application fire suppression systems; and concludes with a discussion of various fire detectors. The course is divided into five (5) modules that can be studied in any desired sequence. Each module concludes with a quiz to reinforce student comprehension of the material. A sixth module is provided with a list of internet resources which can be used by the student to reinforce the material presented. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: M110A

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Fire Protection SystemsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The Introduction to Fire Protection Systems Course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the basics of combustion; codes and standards related to fire protection; a discussion of water based fire extinguishing systems focusing on sprinkler systems; a discussion of non-water based and special application fire suppression systems; and concludes with a discussion of various fire detectors.

The course is divided into five (5) modules that can be studied in any desired sequence. Each module concludes with a quiz to reinforce student comprehension of the material. A sixth module is provided with a list of internet resources which can be used by the student to reinforce the material presented.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: M111

CEU Course Title:      Safeguarding HVAC Systems Against Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Attacks

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course identifies actions that a building owner or manager can implement without undue delay to enhance occupant protection from an airborne chemical, biological, or radiological (CBR) attack. The intended audience includes building owners, managers, and maintenance personnel of public, private, and governmental buildings, including offices, laboratories, hospitals, retail facilities, schools, transportation terminals, and public venues (for example, sports arenas, malls, coliseums). This course is not intended to address single family or low-occupancy residential housing (less than five family units). Higher risk facilities such as industrial facilities, military facilities, subway systems, and law enforcement facilities require special considerations that are beyond the scope of this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: M112

CEU Course Title:      Selection and Sizing of Pressure Relief Valves

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Students of this three-hour course will be provided with an introduction to the types and styles of pressure relief valves, the requirements for their placement and use, and the methods to determine the correct size of valve to use. This course summarizes reference data and technical recommendation based on many years of industry's experience in sizing, selecting, testing, installing and operating pressure relief valves. Sufficient data is supplied to properly size and select pressure relief valves for specific applications. Information covering terminology, standards, codes, basic design, sizing and selection information, including examples, are presented. The student is responsible for correct determination of service conditions and the suitability of any of the presented information for a specific application. The majority of the material in this course is reproduced or excerpted from publications developed by valve manufacturers, code organizations, and academia. The information contained in this course is offered as a guide. Students who use the general information presented here are reminded that there is no substitute for a case specific qualified engineering analysis. When in doubt as to the proper application of any particular data, the student is advised to contact a pressure relief valve manufacturer. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: M113

CEU Course Title:      Selection and Sizing of Rupture Discs

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course covers the non-reclosing type of pressure relief devices known as rupture discs. It reviews the codes that govern rupture discs and the standard formulas and equations that are used to determine their proper selection and sizing. The course is directed toward Chemical and Mechanical Engineers in the process industries but should provide appeal to general practitioners as well. As a prerequisite, the student should have a basic familiarity with pressure vessels and piping systems. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.




PDH Course Number: M117

CEU Course Title:      Selection Tips For Air-Conditioning Cooling Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two hour online course provides comprehensive information on the air-conditioning cooling systems. It details the type and characteristics of commonly used cooling systems with illustrations, advantages and disadvantages. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. The course focuses on the practical aspects of selection and is a recommended guide for the beginners and experience people involved in conceptualizing new project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M118

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Metallurgical Failure Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three hour online course discusses the various types of failure mechanisms and the process of conducting a metallurgical failure analysis. Failure Analysis is one of the most useful techniques for ensuring the safety and reliability of products and plant facilities/components. The main benefits are the prevention of failure in a similar equipment, and improvement in useful service life through design or material modifications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M119

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Made Easy - Selection Tips for Chiller Compressors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides comprehensive information on the air-conditioning chillers. The chiller package comprising of refrigerant compressor is a heart of main cooling system. The chiller is a single most expensive item of the air-conditioning system that influences the life cycle economics. The course focuses on the key issues pertaining to chiller selection and their applications. The practical considerations and assessment criterion is addressed in brief and is a recommended reading reference. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M120

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Made Easy - Environmental Issues and Refrigerants

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the issues related to Ozone layer depletion, Global warming, Green house effect and the Refrigerants. The refrigerants are considered to be one of the major sources of ozone layer depletion. The environmental concerns have put a tremendous pressure on the phase out of certain refrigerants, which have traditionally ruled the global air-conditioning & refrigeration industry for decades. Current and anticipated future restrictions limit or prohibit the use of ozone depletion substances. Refrigerant selection has become a single most important aspect to the life cycle analysis of the air-conditioning plant that shall tip the scales one-way or the other. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, environmentalists, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M121

CEU Course Title:      Cooling Water Systems - An Overview of Cooling Towers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides comprehensive information on Cooling Towers. Cooling towers find application in almost all sorts of industries varying from small process plants to the large refineries, petrochemical complexes, fertilizer plants, manufacturing units and power plants. It is difficult to imagine an industry without a cooling tower. The air-conditioning systems for large facilities like commercial complexes, hospitals, hotels, theaters, airports, residential complexes and shopping arcades etc. rely on the heat rejection through cooling towers. The course describes the practical overview of basics, types and selection considerations of the cooling tower systems. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and plant designers. The course focuses on the practical aspects of selection and is a recommended guide for the beginners and experience people involved in conceptualizing and specifying Cooling Towers This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M122

CEU Course Title:      Fire Protection for Facilities Engineering, Design and Construction

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the engineering, design and the construction of the fire protection systems for different facilities. The course materials are based entirely on the Military Handbook MIL-HDBK-1008C, FIRE PROTECTION FOR FACILITIES ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding to the fire protection system criteria and design for all types of buildings and their contents, whether considered temporary or permanent, mobile or stationary equipment, waterfront facilities, and outside storage facilities.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M123

CEU Course Title:      Cooling Water- 'Problems And Solutions'

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3 hours course provides basic knowledge about the cooling water problems and solutions. The course provides insight to the commonly debated water problems and treatment approaches. The course is compiled in a simple question & answer format to reduce the learning time. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, energy & environmental auditors, contractors, O&M engineers and sales people. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M124

CEU Course Title:      Understanding Net Positive Suction Head

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Students of this four-hour course will be provided with an introduction to one of the important aspects of proper pump selection: Net Positive Suction Head. This course will review the various aspects of Net Positive Suction Head, including centrifugal pump operation fundamentals, liquid vapor pressure, specific gravity, absolute pressure, and cavitation. Examples of pumping systems, complete with hydraulic analytical solutions, are provided to aid in the understanding of the presented material. Additional and interesting hydraulic facts are randomly interspersed throughout the course. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M125

CEU Course Title:      Basic Pump Parameters and the Affinity Laws

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Students of this three-hour course will be provided with important concepts associated with the operation of centrifugal pumps to include pump performance parameters, design considerations, efficient operation, and the affinity laws. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M126

CEU Course Title:      Sizing Plumbing Water System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course provides design criteria for estimating potable water use. This course addresses the residential demands and demands for transitory use facilities. This course is intended to provide basic information, which may be used for conceptual design in the absence of any more appropriate information. It is suitable for students, architects, plumbers, engineers and the facility designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M127

CEU Course Title:      Building Automation Systems after September 11th

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course intends to describe the Building Automation System (BAS) for commercial buildings. BAS represent the state of art microprocessor based technology, which integrates the security, fire protection, electrical, telecommunication and HVAC systems at one centralized location. BAS ensures efficient, comfortable and safe environment in the building. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M128

CEU Course Title:      Selecting a Centrifugal Pump by System Analysis

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Pump selection should be based on system evaluation, not on maximum flow and head. Maximum capacity and head are important pieces of information, but much more must be known to achieve the best pump installation. Just because a pump delivers enough liquid at the desired pressure does not prove the pump is adequate. The information presented in this course provides much of the information needed for an evaluation of most types of systems. Additional data will be needed for specific installations. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M129

CEU Course Title:      Conservation Technology Series: Simple Heat Exchangers for Commercial Automatic Ice Makers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is part of a series of courses designed to promote energy and resource conservation. This course introduces the reader to an energy-saving mechanism for use on commercial automatic ice makers. Potential benefits and application features of this technology are explored. Critical performance factors are identified within the coursework to allow the reader to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a site-specific application. Case studies are also presented as examples for further analysis. At the conclusion of the course study, the reader must complete a multiple-choice quiz to demonstrate competency is the course material and obtain PDH credits. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M130

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Vapor Absorption Chilling Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: "How can you have cooling with heat?"

This 4-hour course describes, the vapor absorption chiller machine (VAM) that uses heat to produce chilled water for process or comfort cooling. In general the VAM finds applications in

  • Large Tonnage Space Cooling
  • Industrial Process Cooling
  • Cogeneration Waste Heat utilization
  • Waste-to-Energy utilization

The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M131

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Energy Conservation through Cooling Water Conditioning

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses the HVAC system energy conservation through cooling water treatment. The savings are associated with the prevention or removal of scale built up on a heat exchange surfaces where even a thin film of 1/32" or 0.8mm can increase the energy consumption by nearly 10%.

This paper is aimed at students, architects, air-conditioning engineers, energy auditors and the O & M professionals who are responsible for efficient operation and design of system. It is assumed that all the readers know the basic functioning of the air-conditioning system.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M132

CEU Course Title:      The Performance Monitoring and Maintenance Audit of HVAC System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides overview of operation and maintenance (O&M) programs specifically designed to enhance HVAC systems without significant capital investment. The intent of this paper is not to provide hardcore maintenance or troubleshooting aspects but an insight to O&M practices that can ensure the best performance and comfort for your system.

The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and O & M professionals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M133

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Design Considerations for Corrosive Environments

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course discusses the HVAC design considerations for corrosive environments. Over time, even extremely low levels of Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) in the parts per billion can cause permanent damage to the sensitive electronic equipment. The corrosive contaminants can attack the metal surfaces, structural elements, switchgear equipment, machinery and even the HVAC equipment. Failure to protect your assets may have costly ramifications.

Remember whereas the equipment design issues rests with the manufacturers, ensuring a satisfactory environment is sole responsibility of the end user.

This paper is aimed at students, architects, air-conditioning engineers, controls engineers, contractors, environmentalists and loss prevention professionals. It is assumed that all the readers know the basic functioning of the air-conditioning system.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M134

CEU Course Title:      Practical Considerations in Pump Suction Arrangements

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: A great deal of attention is given to pump discharge pipe design because this is where continuing operational economics come to bear: Engineering know-how regarding pipe size and configuration in an attempt to optimize installed cost versus long-term power consumption is emphasized here. However, just as important are sump design, suction piping design, suction pipe size, and suction pipe support. These are all critical considerations when proper and successful pump operation is at stake. It is here on the suction side of the pump that chronic problems within the pump are perpetuated and sometimes magnified. From this side blossoms the cost associated with maintenance, reliability, and lost production due to downtime. This course focuses on the sometimes neglected and often overlooked aspects of pumping fundamental practices that comprise good suction arrangements.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M135

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Made Easy - Overview of Psychrometrics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: No matter what you do in the air-conditioning industry, you will at some stage, have to use a psychrometric chart. To perform and optimize the air-conditioning load analysis or selection of equipment, you need to use the basics of air psychrometrics.

There are many software tools available today, which can greatly aid in the analysis of psychrometric data, but still a fundamental understanding of psychrometrics is essential before the software can be profitably used.

This 4-hour course provides basic overview of psychrometrics along with examples. The course shall be useful for students, engineers, architects, designers, energy & environment auditors, industry professionals and facility designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M136

CEU Course Title:      Understanding Pump and Suction Specific Speeds

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Students of this two-hour course will be provided with knowledge of an important concept associated with the operation of centrifugal pumps known as specific speed. While maybe not used in day-to-day pump selection, specific speed nevertheless has critical interaction with flow, head, and hydraulic efficiency. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M137

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Shall I be using a stored water extinguisher on energized electrical fires?

It is important, to equip your home and workplace with the proper fire extinguishers as part of your safety plan but it is equally important to be aware of the proper identification, proper selection and proper use of fire extinguishers.

This 3-hour course is designed to provide basic information on the portable fire extinguishers and is intended for everyone.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M139

CEU Course Title:      Valves

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, the flow of fluid and pressure through a piping system or process must be controlled . A valve is a mechanical device to accomplish this task. Valves start and stop fluid flow, throttle fluid flow, control the direction of fluid flow, regulate downstream system or process pressure, or relieve component or piping over pressurization. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of valves and actuators are essential to understanding how they function and operate within a system or process.

This course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 2, Module 4) to describe the application, construction, and principals of operation for various types of valves and actuators.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M140

CEU Course Title:      Pumps

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, fluid must be transported from one place to another. Centrifugal and positive displacement type pumps are used to transfer fluid from one place to another. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps are essential to understanding how they function and operate.

This 3-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 3) to describe the purpose, construction, and principals of operation for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.

The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular heat exchanger should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M141

CEU Course Title:      Heat Exchangers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, heat must be transferred from one fluid to another. Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat from one fluid to another. A basic understanding of the mechanical components of a heat exchanger is essential to understanding how they function and operate.

This 2-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 2) to describe the purpose, construction, and principals of operation for each major type of heat exchanger: parallel flow, counter flow, and cross flow.

The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular heat exchanger should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M142

CEU Course Title:      Instrumentation and Controls

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, the temperature, pressure, flow, and level of fluids through a piping system or process must be closely monitored and controlled. Various types of temperature, pressure, level, and flow detection circuits accomplish this task. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of various temperature, pressure, level, and flow controls and instrumentation is essential to understanding how they function and operate within a system or process.

This 4-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1013/1-92, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS, Vol. 1, Modules 1 through 4) to instill a fundamental understanding of various instrumentation and control detection circuits as they relate to temperature, pressure, flow, and level monitoring of various processes.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M143

CEU Course Title:      A Basic Design Guide for Clean Room Applications

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Meeting the contamination free requirements for facilities such as electronics, microchips manufacturing, pharmaceuticals processing, biomedical & genetic applications, hospital isolation wards, control rooms and aerospace industry etc. require thinking on a higher plane than conventional HVAC systems. The HVAC design criteria for clean rooms go far beyond just controlling temperature and humidity.

This 4-hour course discusses the design considerations for clean room environments. It details the type and characteristics of commonly used systems with illustrations. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M144

CEU Course Title:      Diesel Engine Fundamentals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Most large commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities require an emergency power to supply power to supply electrical power to critical mechanical and electrical equipment upon the loss of the normal power source. The diesel engine is the most commonly used prime mover for this application. Relatively speaking, diesel engines are small, inexpensive, powerful, fuel efficient, and extremely reliable.

Because of the widespread use of diesel engine emergency generators, a basic understanding of the theory and operation of a diesel engine and their components is necessary.

This 4-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 1) to describe the components and theory of operation for a diesel engine.

The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular engine should be obtained directly from the engine manufacturer.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M145

CEU Course Title:      HVAC: Cool Thermal Storage

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Operating refrigeration chillers at night and displacing energy use from peak (day time) to off-peak periods when the energy is at a lower cost is the primary objective of Thermal Energy Storage. As a proven technology, chilled water or ice thermal storage systems supply the desired reliability for high air conditioning availability during peak hours and can substantially cut operating costs and reduce capital outlays when systems are suitably designed.

TES applications are numerous and include private industry, residential & commercial complexes, universities & school campus, hospitals, hotels, other government facilities, and district cooling utility systems (i.e., systems in which a business operates a centralized chilled water plant and utilizes a distribution network to sell chilled water to multiple cooling customer facilities).

This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of individuals operating in the field of HVAC, energy conservation, architecture, environmentalists, campaigners and other professional engineers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M146

CEU Course Title:      Compressed Air Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides comprehensive information on the compressed air systems. Compressed air is an essential utility in almost all mechanical, chemical and process industries. It drive tools and machinery, powers pneumatic controls and is used in variety of applications such as material handling, dust extraction, breathing air, laboratory air, industrial and process air.

The course describes the practical overview of basics, types and selection considerations of the air compressor systems. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, working professionals, consultants, contractors, facility designers, O&M engineers and sales people.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M147

CEU Course Title:      Design Options For HVAC Distribution System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Successful HVAC systems are the key to successful buildings. In a central system, air can be conditioned in a remote location in the air-handling units and distributed to the various rooms by ductwork. Or the air can be conditioned directly in the indoor spaces through fan coil units or other terminal devices.

The design of air distribution system must combine a proper choice of engineered products efficiently providing conditioned air to the space while adding architectural features which complement the interior design. A good understanding of the various types of commercial HVAC systems is important to ensure the best fit.

This 4-hour course provides basic knowledge about the HVAC distribution systems in design applications. The course provides insight to various systems, technologies and equipment configuration with advantages and disadvantages. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, energy & environmental auditors, contractors, O&M engineers and sales people.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M148

CEU Course Title:      Smoke Movement in Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course utilizes Section 7, Chapter 6 from the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 18th Edition, Smoke Movement in Buildings by John H. Klote D.Sc., PE and Harold E. Nelson, PE. This course includes brief introductory materials on smoke movement in buildings and provides information on the techniques used to evaluate the physical characteristics of smoke movement through both short and tall buildings as a basis for designing smoke control systems. It also covers the approaches that can be used to test the effectiveness of designed smoke control systems in the absence of actual performance tests involving test fires.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M149

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Design Aspects: Choosing A Right System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses the various issues to be considered and the questions to be raised before an intelligent, well-thought HVAC scheme is finalized.

The design and selection of right HVAC system must combine a proper choice of engineered products efficiently providing conditioned air to the space at optimum energy while adding architectural features which complement the interior design. The distinction between 'central' and local floor-by-floor 'compact' systems is critical from an architectural perspective and shall serve the primary theme for this course.

The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, architects, contractors and HVAC designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M150

CEU Course Title:      Design Considerations for Hydronic Pump System Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course provides design considerations for hydronic pump systems. Although pumps are typically purchased as individual items, they provide service only when operating as part of a system. Pump systems are often designed and operated inefficiently. This course attempts to show the relationships between the components that make up the pumping system with generic references to air-conditioning applications so that the reader can appreciate the nuances for any application. A little extra effort in the system design can make a safe & efficient system.

This course is suitable for students, architects, system engineers, energy auditors, facility designers and O&M professionals.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M151

CEU Course Title:      Hot Water Plumbing Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This 3-hours online course identifies your hot water needs and outlines the type of systems available. Choosing the most appropriate system for your needs, together with the wise system design & use, can considerably lower your hot water costs.

This course is intended to provide basic information on system design, which may be used for conceptual design in the absence of any more appropriate information. The course is suitable for students, architects, plumbers, engineers and the facility designers.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M153

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Material Science

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $185

PDH Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of material science to engineers, architects and contractors. The course materials are based entirely on Volume 1 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science, which provides the necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of the structure and properties of metals. The handbook includes information on the structure and properties of metals, stress mechanisms in metals, failure modes, corrosion, and the characteristics of metals that are commonly used in construction and manufacturing.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M153A

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Material ScienceAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of material science to engineers, architects and contractors. The course materials are based entirely on Volume 1 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science, which provides the necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of the structure and properties of metals. The handbook includes information on the structure and properties of metals, stress mechanisms in metals, failure modes, corrosion, and the characteristics of metals that are commonly used in construction and manufacturing.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: M154

CEU Course Title:      Thermal Stress and Thermal Shock of Materials

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $15

PDH Course Description: Engineers, architects and contractors can use this course as a necessary training material to ensure a basic understanding of the thermal stress and thermal shock of materials or as a supplement to the course M153 - Fundamentals of Material Science. This course explains how thermal stress and thermal shock combined with pressure can cause major damage to components, and describes the methods in preventing the system from thermal shock. The course materials are based entirely on Module 3 - Thermal Shock in Volume 2 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M155

CEU Course Title:      Brittle Fracture of Materials

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Engineers, architects and contractors can use this course as a necessary training material to ensure a basic understanding of the brittle and ductile fracture of materials or as a supplement to the course M153 - Fundamentals of Material Science. This course explains how to identify the mode of the fracture and how to prevent the brittle fracture. The course materials are based entirely on Module 4 - Brittle Fracture in Volume 2 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M156

CEU Course Title:      Process Plant Insulation & Fuel Efficiency

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Prevention of heat leakage by application of insulation is the simplest method of achieving energy conservation. Some estimates have predicted that insulation in US industry alone saves approximately 200 million barrels of oil every year. The need for efficient thermal insulation has become more important with higher operating temperatures and increasing energy costs. While placing insulation onto a pipe or equipment is fairly easy, resolving issue such as what type of insulation to use and how much requires understanding of various alternatives. This 4-hour online course discusses the design considerations for thermal insulation and is aimed at students, professional engineers, energy auditors, operational & maintenance personnel and loss prevention engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M157

CEU Course Title:      Insulation Audit and the Economic Thickness of Insulation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Identifying the rate of thermal energy (heat) loss from an inadequate or uninsulated surface is the starting point for understanding the incentive for installing thermal insulation. Consideration of cost and conservation of fuel warrant a close assessment of insulation systems in the existing installations and new projects. While placing insulation onto a pipe or equipment is fairly easy, resolving issue such as “what type” of insulation to use and “how much” requires understanding of various alternatives. The first part “what type” is covered in course titled; “Process Plant Insulation & Fuel Efficiency” and the Part-2; “how much” is provided in this 3-hour online course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M158

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Refractory Materials

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Manufacturing processing involving high temperatures whether melting, refining, sintering, heating and soaking or heat treatment needs refractories to withstand service conditions at the desired operating temperatures. Use of the right type of refractories in furnaces and kilns, increase their efficiency and result in substantial fuel savings. This 3 hour online course covers the type of refractories, their properties and applications, and how they may be applied to give better fuel efficiency and service life. The course is aimed at students, profession engineers, energy auditors, operational & maintenance engineers and loss prevention engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M159

CEU Course Title:      Standards Pertaining to Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This is a two-hour course utilizing an extract from my book “The Valve Selection Handbook”, published by Elsevier and now in it’s 5th Edition. The section chosen is, Appendix C - “Standards pertaining to valves”.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the various standards essential for the specifying of valves for the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

These documents are essential to establish the integrity of the valve that has been specified.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M160

CEU Course Title:      The Function of Globe Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Globe Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 54 to 73,

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar the functions the valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the functions of Globe Valves for the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M161

CEU Course Title:      The Function of Gate Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Gate Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 73 to 96.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Gate Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each Gate Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M162

CEU Course Title:      The Function of Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a one-hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Ball Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 108 to 119.

Also included is Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Ball Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each Ball Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M163

CEU Course Title:      The Function of Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a one-hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Check Valves, is chosen from Chapter 4, - "Manual Valves" pages 153 to 168.

Also included is Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Check Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Each Check Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M164

CEU Course Title:      Terminology of Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Terminology of Valves, is from Appendix E, "Valve Glossary", from "The Valve Selection Handbook" pages 363 to 381. This is a very extensive listing of words, terms and abbreviations used to describe valves.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the terminology used to describe the function, construction, inspection and testing of all type of valve used in the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the Valves used for the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M165

CEU Course Title:      Boiler Water- Problems & Solutions

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: If boiler tube failures are interrupting your production or frequent scale deposits cleaning is extending your planned shutdown periods, you may benefit from a boiler water system audit.

The quality of feedwater is very important in ensuring the safety, reliability and energy efficiency of the boiler system. There are numerous water treatment approaches in vogue each depending on the likelihood of makeup water impurities, the boiler design and its operating parameters. It is obvious that no single treatment can be prescribed for all water samples.

This 3-hour course provides an overview of various boiler water treatment approaches.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M166

CEU Course Title:      Improving Energy Efficiency of Boiler Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Fuel consumers face a double challenge. One is economic – to get the best heating value for every fuel dollar. The other is environmental – to keep emissions low, at least within legislated limits.

Fortunately, what benefits the first objective also benefits the second. This 4-hour course provides an overview of the key energy efficiency measures, which can improve your boiler system efficiency, save money and limit environmental impacts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M167

CEU Course Title:      Steam Management – Overview of Steam Traps

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: No steam system is complete without this crucial component 'the Steam Trap'. This is the most important link in the condensate loop and the steam system, as it connects steam usage with condensate return.

This 3-hour online course provides an overview of this essential component and discusses the operation, selection, installation and maintenance criteria of various steam traps for different applications.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M173

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of API 6D & 6A Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This is a 2 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers API 6A & 6D Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves.
I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M174

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Cast Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Terminology of Valves, is from Appendix E, "Valve Glossary", from "The Valve Selection Handbook" pages 363 to 381. This is a very extensive listing of words, terms and abbreviations used to describe valves.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the terminology used to describe the function, construction, inspection and testing of all type of valve used in the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the Valves used for the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M175

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of General Purpose Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers General Purpose Ball Valves.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M176

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M177

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Metal Seated Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers Metal Seated Ball Valves.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M178

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and Evaluating Hermetically Sealed Gate, Globe Bellows Seal Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers Hermetically Sealed Gate, Globe Bellows Seal Valves.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M179

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Dual Disc Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers "High Performance Check Valves".

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturers.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers.

The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M180

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Butterfly Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This is a 2 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Nibco Valves that covers Butterfly Valves.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturers.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M181

CEU Course Title:      Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Cryogenic Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry for Very Low Temperature

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers "Cryogenic Valves - Gate, Globe, Check, Ball and Butterfly Valves". For use in very low temperature services.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M182

CEU Course Title:      Basic Process Design Engineering for Non Process Engineers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course using the NORSOK Standard P-001 - "Process Design".

The NORSOK Standards are a set of standards and specifications that have been adopted by numerous major Operators in the Norwegian North Sea sectors and other territories. They are based on recognised international industry codes and standards.

NORSOK Standards are aimed at the Offshore, upstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry, however P-001 uses ASME B31.3 - "Process Piping" as a base document.

It is essential that all Engineers have a basic knowledge of Process Design and the terminology and objectives of Process Engineers who are working on the same project.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M183

CEU Course Title:      Basic Piping Design, Layout and Stress Analysis for the Construction of Piping Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This is a 2 hour course using the NORSOK Standard L-002 - "Piping Design, Layout and Stress Analysis".

The NORSOK Standards are a set of standards and specifications that have been adopted by numerous major Operators in the Norwegian North Sea sector and other territories. They are based on recognised international industry codes and standards.

Billions of dollars have been spent on piping material specified to these standards.

NORSOK Standards are aimed at the Offshore, Upstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry and L-002 is based on ASME B31.3 design philosophy.

Design and layout of piping systems is subjective and there are numerous options available to the Engineer, however these are recommended practices that are based on past design and operational experience that satisfy the international codes.

Piping Design, Layout and Stress Analysis is a huge topic and this course is a basic introduction to the subject. Piping design philosophy will vary slightly from project to project and it is essential that the Piping Engineer reads the project document that covers this subject.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M184

CEU Course Title:      Material Data Sheets for the Construction of Piping Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course using the NORSOK Standard M-630 - "Material data sheets for piping".

The NORSOK Standards are a set of standards and specifications that have been adopted by numerous major Operators in the Norwegian North Sea sector and other territories. They are based on recognised international industry codes and standards.

NORSOK Standards are aimed at the Offshore, upstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry and a vast majority of the data sheet in M-630 are based on ASTM material.

There are minor modifications to the base ASTM standards.

It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all the data on material, but it is essential that the basics are understood and that access to a hard copy of the specification is close at hand.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M185

CEU Course Title:      HVAC - Description of Useful Terms

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course contains compilation of almost 1000 bits and pieces of HVAC terminology. The definitions and/or descriptions contained herein provide guidelines to resolve ambiguities in common usage of terms or to address particular considerations regarding the interactions of people, infrastructure and environment.

The compilation is arranged in an alphabetical order for easy referencing. This 4-hour course shall be useful to the professionals who plan, design, construct, manage and use the building services infrastructure.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M186

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Optimization with Cold Air Distribution

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: To economize on the overall HVAC capital costs and building utilization, architects and developers are becoming more and more interested in “The Cold Air Distribution” concept.

The cold air distribution system refers to supplying air at low temperatures of around 42 to 50°F instead of the customary 55 °F. Cooling supply air below 55°F reduces the supply air volume dramatically, thereby reducing the first cost of the air-handling equipment and recurring energy costs.

This 2-hour course outlines the application considerations for the successful design, installation and operation of the cold air HVAC system.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M187

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important component of a healthy environment. Good indoor air quality and thermal comfort are achieved, if the air contaminant levels are low, the building is well ventilated, and the temperature and humidity are controlled at comfortable levels.

Indoor air quality in a large building is the product of multiple influences, and this 4- hour course attempts to highlight the factors affecting IAQ and the approaches to solve the IAQ problems.

Readers are provided with 15 common problems and solutions that will help them establish and implement the most effective means to overcome their IAQ problems. This course is an extract from the published guidance of EPA and NIOSH.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M188

CEU Course Title:      Design Code for Liquid Process Piping, Based on ASME B31 - Part I

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This is a 4-hour course using the US Army Corp of Engineers - Engineering and Design for Liquid Process Piping EM 1110-1 (Chapters 1 to 3).

This code closely follows American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B31, which is the most commonly internationally used code for the Process industry. It is a huge subject and I have broken the code into three sections - Part I, Part II and Part III. This is Part I

There are minor differences between the base ASME code and EM1110-1 which is used as the study material for this course and on which the quiz is based.

It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all of the requirements of this code, but it is essential that the Engineer is familiar with the scope of the code, content and its format.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M189

CEU Course Title:      Design Code for Liquid Process Piping, Based on ASME B31 - Part II

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This is a 4-hour course using the US Army Corp of Engineers - Engineering and Design for Liquid Process Piping EM 1110-1 (Chapters 1 to 3).

This code closely follows American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B31, which is the most commonly internationally used code for the Process industry. It is a huge subject and I have broken the code into three sections - Part I, Part II and Part III. This is Part II

There are minor differences between the base ASME code and EM1110-1 which is used as the study material for this course and on which the quiz is based.

It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all of the requirements of this code, but it is essential that the Engineer is familiar with the scope of the code, content and its format.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M190

CEU Course Title:      Design Code for Liquid Process Piping, Based on ASME B31 - Part III

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This is a 4-hour course using the US Army Corp of Engineers - Engineering and Design for Liquid Process Piping EM 1110-1 (Chapters 1 to 3).

This code closely follows American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B31, which is the most commonly internationally used code for the Process industry. It is a huge subject and I have broken the code into three sections - Part I, Part II and Part III. This is Part III

There are minor differences between the base ASME code and EM1110-1 which is used as the study material for this course and on which the quiz is based.

It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all of the requirements of this code, but it is essential that the Engineer is familiar with the scope of the code, content and its format.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M191

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Fans and Fan Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: A fan is a machine utilizing thin rotating rigid vanes, which is driven by a prime mover, which causes a compressible fluid to move. It might be useful to think of a fan as a very low-pressure compressor. This course covers the types and styles of fans and the systems they are contained within. The various purposes and uses of fans is encountered. The course is directed toward Mechanical Engineers in the process and mechanical industries but should provide appeal to general practitioners as well. No prerequisites are required of the student but a basic familiarity with compressible fluid flow would be helpful.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M192

CEU Course Title:      Improving Fan System Performance

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course deals with key components of fan systems and the opportunities that can be seized for the overall improved performance of the entire system. A graphical representation of a system is depicted to help identify individual components and their respective performance improvement areas.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M193

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Industrial Compressed Air Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Compressed air systems play a critical role in the manufacturing and industrial process industries. Enormous amounts of energy are expended annually to produce air at elevated pressures above ambient. Understanding the sub-systems and sub-components of these systems is the first step in the process of insuring the proper design of new systems and the improvement of existing ones.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M194

CEU Course Title:      Improving the Performance of Compressed Air Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: The course is meant to furnish compressed air system operators with a source that details opportunities for system performance improvement. It should not be considered an all-inclusive engineering treatise concerning the subject, but a vehicle which provides compressed air system users with major points for the improvement of their systems.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M195

CEU Course Title:      Steam System Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course describes the many uses of steam in industry. Covered topics include process heating, pressure control, mechanical drive, component separation and water resources for many process reactions. Performance advantages that make steam an attractive means of delivering energy include low toxicity, ease of transportability, high efficiency, high heat capacity and low cost relative to other alternatives.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M196

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Made Easy: A Guide to Heating & Cooling Load Estimation

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The design and construction of the building HVAC system can have a significant impact on the building’s comfort and energy consumption. If you are building a new facility or doing a major renovation to an existing one, this course can help you make design decisions that can improve the overall comfort and energy performance.

This 4- hour course describes the fundamentals of heating and cooling load calculations, load reduction strategies, code references, useful equations and the design decisions that lie behind these equations.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M197

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of HVAC Controls

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The control system in the Heating, Ventilating, and Air- Conditioning (HVAC) system can have a significant impact on the building’s comfort and energy consumption. The control system manages the flow of heat, cooling, and ventilation throughout the building.

This 4-hour course covers the fundamentals of automatic controls in the HVAC system. Emphasis is placed on the control principles, terminology, basic components, control devices and direct digital control systems. Numerous illustrations and examples have been included to enhance the understanding of the course material.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M198

CEU Course Title:      Compressible Flow Modeling in a Constant Area Duct

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: Predicting static pressure in a compressible flow system with a constant area duct is a useful tool in modeling or designing gas flowing pneumatic systems. Gas pneumatic systems are used extensively in industrial, aviation, and aerospace systems. Gases, specifically inert gases, can be used to inert cryogenic or hypergolic fuel and oxidizer systems, pressurize liquid storage tanks, provide gas seals for hydraulic machinery, or in future automobiles to power turbine driven gear boxes. The uses are endless, but designing or modeling requires understanding and optimizing the system using engineering science. This course will review adiabatic flow with friction (Fanno Flow) in a constant-area duct, and derive an algorithm to predict static pressure.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M199

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Calculations and Duct Sizing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course presents the basic procedures for determining the cooling (or heating) unit and distribution system required for a building in order to maintain comfort conditions for people. These procedures include evaluating building heat loads, determining air circulation quantities, use of psychrometric processes, computing the cooling unit and air handler tonnage, and sizing the air distribution ducts.

Building heat loads from external and internal source are evaluated for both sensible and latent heat contributions. Heat conducted through walls and windows and through ceilings and floors from unheated spaces is considered. Walls constructed of layers of different materials, thicknesses and areas are included.

Air flow quantities are found for the conditioned space to maintain the desired temperature and humidity requirements. The effects of outside air infiltration are included and different methods of fresh air ventilation are examined.

A psychrometric chart diagram is used to indicate the processes of heating and humidification in the conditioned space. The air properties due to the mixing of ventilation and room air streams are determined from the chart. The enthalpy of the air entering and leaving the cooling coil is read from the chart as are the coil temperature and re-heater load.

The cooling unit and air handler size are found from the required flow rate and enthalpy change across the coil. Air handler flow and supply pressures are then used with air friction charts to select duct sizes such that all branches of the distribution system have equal pressure drop while having the required circulation quantities.

Finally, the heat load calculation methods using cooling load temperature differences (CLTD) and heating degree days (DD) are briefly reviewed.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M202

CEU Course Title:      Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Thermoplastic industrial piping systems (TIPS) have been used for over five decades in successfully handling industrial piping application. Today, the professional fluid handling design engineer and installer can choose from multiple plastic piping compounds for applications such as potable water, laboratory drainage, chemical processing and many others. To educate the engineering community to a variety of commonly used plastic piping materials, the TIPS product line committee of the Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association (PPFA) has created a professional generic (not favoring any one material or manufacturer) tutorial. The purpose of the tutorial is to educate architects, design engineers, users, installers and engineering and vocational students to the dos and don'ts of TIPS. The tutorial will include ABS, CPVC, PE, PP, PVC and PVDF piping materials. After finishing the tutorial, the student will have proficiency, knowledge, and a comfort level of designing, specifying and installing TIPS.

This eight hour online course presents information to design and install thermoplastic industrial piping systems (TIPS). The course is presented in colorful and clear PowerPoint in the following sections: Introduction & History/ Features & Benefits/ Engineering Design Consideration/Joining, Installation, Testing & Repairing Methods/Product Availability/Selecting the Proper Plastic Piping Material/Applications.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M203

CEU Course Title:      Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems (Including TIPS Workbook)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: Thermoplastic industrial piping systems (TIPS) have been used for over five decades in successfully handling industrial piping application. Today, the professional fluid handling design engineer and installer can choose from multiple plastic piping compounds for applications such as potable water, laboratory drainage, chemical processing and many others. To educate the engineering community to a variety of commonly used plastic piping materials, the TIPS product line committee of the Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association (PPFA) has created a professional generic (not favoring any one material or manufacturer) tutorial. The purpose of the tutorial is to educate architects, design engineers, users, installers and engineering and vocational students to the dos and don'ts of TIPS. The tutorial will include ABS, CPVC, PE, PP, PVC and PVDF piping materials. After finishing the tutorial, the student will have proficiency, knowledge, and a comfort level of designing, specifying and installing TIPS.

This ten-hour online course presents information to design and install thermoplastic industrial piping systems (TIPS). The course is presented in colorful and clear PowerPoint in the following sections: Introduction & History/ Features & Benefits/ Engineering Design Consideration/Joining, Installation, Testing & Repairing Methods/Product Availability/Selecting the Proper Plastic Piping Material/Applications. The course also includes the Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems workbook (114 pages) consisting of over 300 pictures and charts. The workbook follows closely the tutorial presentation and is sectioned in seven educational material subjects similar to the tutorial. The workbook is a permanent record of the TIPS tutorial and is a convenient method to have ready access to any of the course information.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M204

CEU Course Title:      Pipe Flow

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course presents basic procedures that are used for solving simple pipe flow problems but are also applicable to solutions of more complex cases. These procedures depend on the fluid properties, the type of flow, and the applicable governing equations, energy losses, and the unknown quantities.

Fluid properties reviewed in this course are viscosity and compressibility. Examples of viscosities are given for liquids and gases. The compressibility effect on density change is compared for liquids and gases.

Flow classifications described include uniform, non-uniform, isothermal, adiabatic, steady, unsteady, and laminar and turbulent. Example problems are presented to illustrate solutions of those flows expected to be the most prevalent in engineering problems.

The governing equations of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy are given for compressible, incompressible, isothermal and adiabatic fluid flow. The energy equations include loss terms for pipe fittings and for viscous friction. Isothermal and adiabatic gas laws are given.

Relations are given for viscous friction energy loss friction factors for both laminar and turbulent flows. For turbulent flow the pipe roughness and the Reynolds number are used to evaluate the friction factor from the Colebrook equation. The Mach number is used to check the effect of compressibility.

Finally, several example problems of incompressible flow are presented which illustrate solutions of flow problems for different unknowns. Three basic problems included cover (1) finding viscous friction loss and pumping power (2) finding flow rate and (3) finding pipe diameter. Addition example problems given cover compressible flow, isothermal and adiabatic flow, the thrust forces on pipe fittings, and a case of unsteady flow.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M205

CEU Course Title:      Openings in ASME Code Pressure Vessels

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The subject of pressure vessel openings is a complex one that is normally presented in a broad scope that will include no less than seventeen separate Code Paragraphs and four Code Appendices. In contrast, this course emphasizes the specialized subtopic concerned with the permissible shape, size, and location of openings, and the correct determination of their governing design dimensions. The subject of this course is not one of determining the need, or calculating the quantity of pressure vessel opening reinforcement. It is about the significance of opening geometry, the ramifications of pressure boundary metal removal, and the resulting strength reduction due to the discontinuity created by the opening.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M206

CEU Course Title:      Overview of Noise Control and HVAC Acoustics in Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can be the notorious contributors to nuisance noise in buildings. The HVAC systems and their components must be designed, installed and operated in such a way that any noise they may cause inside the building or neighboring buildings are at levels that do not cause any serious discomfort to the occupants. Investing time in the design stage and a few extra dollars during construction of HVAC system can pay off handsomely in improved performance.

Written in straightforward "user" language, this 4-hour online course provides a basic understanding of noise control fundamentals and summarizes few design tips on HVAC system design.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M207

CEU Course Title:      HVAC - Overview of Space Heating Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The average US space uses ~57% of its annual energy budget for space heating. This figure is, of course, much higher in the colder climates and during the winter. There are almost endless variations and combinations of space heating systems, each having its strengths and limitations. Depending on the level of comfort, the operating costs, it’s simply a matter of applying the best judgment to provide a safe and reliable system that will maintain a constant, comfortable indoor environment under all outdoor conditions. In this 4-hour course we will discuss about various active heating options and design consideration for the best fit strategy.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M208

CEU Course Title:      Overview of General Purpose & Industrial Ventilation Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Ventilation is one of the most important engineering techniques for controlling the quality of air in an environment. The selection, design and installation of ventilation system is a complex process which should involve professionals familiar with ‘comfort’ or ‘hazard’ control. In many cases improper design could result in the ‘sick building’ syndrome and in many industrial applications can be hazardous to the health of the worker.

This 4- hour course discusses some practical design considerations for the ventilation systems and their components. The recommendations presented in this paper are the basic guidelines and prudent practices.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M209

CEU Course Title:      Overview of General Purpose Valves

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, valves are used to regulate the flow of fluids in piping systems. There are a wide variety of valves developed for specific applications such as throttle flow, shut-off flow, reduce pressure, relieve pressure and prevent reverse flow. A basic understanding of the purpose, construction, function and principle of operation is essential for right selection of valve for your service.

This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/2-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 2 of 2, Module 4).

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M210

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Ever wondered how the refrigeration process, mechanical engines, power plants work or why chemical reactions go one way and not the other! The answer to many such curious questions is the study of “Thermodynamics”. This 4-hr course provides the theoretical fundamentals of thermodynamics, particularly the energy conversions heat to work and work to heat are discussed. This course lays the groundwork for subsequent studies in fields such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer and statistical thermodynamics, and prepares readers to effectively apply thermodynamics in the practice of engineering.

This course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1012/3-92, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 1 of 3. The volumes 2 & 3 of the handbook have been separately listed

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M211

CEU Course Title:      Basic Fundamentals of Heat Transfer

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Many operations in commercial and industrial environments involve the production or absorption of energy in form of heat. The basic laws and the fundamentals of heat transfer used to control the flow and transfer of heat are of great importance in efficient facilities management. This course explains the fundamental principles and practical applications of heat transfer.

This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1012/3-92, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 2 of 3. The volumes 1 & 3 of the handbook have been separately listed

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M212

CEU Course Title:      Basic Fundamentals of Fluid Flow

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: The physics of fluid in motion is of great importance for understanding the flow of fluids through pipes. If fluid flow is not understood, it can not be measured or controlled. This course provides theoretical and practical context to all those who wish to understand fluid flow. It offers a clear explanation of the fundamentals and then links them to entire fluid systems.

This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1012/3-92, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 3 of 3. The volumes 1 & 2 of the handbook have been separately listed.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M213

CEU Course Title:      Characteristics and Selection Parameters of Fans and Blower Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Everybody is familiar with the fans seen in everyday use, such as desk fans or the sophisticated types seen in aircraft engines. Between these extremes is a whole range of fans and fan types available to designers to meet their specific requirements. Fans are widely used in processing to support production (material handling) or to maintain safe working conditions (ventilation). In either case, right type of fan selection operating at high efficiency is priority.

This 4- hour course outlines the considerations involved to properly select, apply and control fans. Emphasis is placed upon matching the fan equipment to the requirements of the system from several different perspectives.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M214

CEU Course Title:      Basic Overview of Corrosion Theory

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Corrosion is the primary means by which metals deteriorate. Most metals corrode on contact with water (and moisture in the air), acids, bases, salts, oils, aggressive metal polishes, and other solid and liquid chemicals. The objective of this course is to introduce the readers to the underlying science of corrosion engineering principles developed from thermodynamic, kinetic, mass transfer and potential theory.

This 2-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1015/1-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Chemistry, Module 2, and Volume 1 of 2.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M215

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Refresher – Facilities Standard for the Building Services (Part 1)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: When designing a comfort system, it is not adequate to merely produce a heat loss and heat gain estimate. Much more is involved in the proper design and installation of a comfort system. There are almost endless variations and combinations that can be utilized to create the best system; it’s simply a matter of determining your needs, researching the best options with expert industry professionals and developing the best strategy for you.

This 4-hr course sets out the criteria that describe a quality system along with key design and installation considerations.

The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M216

CEU Course Title:      HVAC Refresher – Facilities Standard for the Building Services (Part 2)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to define certain key equations used in HVAC design, which most HVAC personnel use on daily basis. It contains compilation of more than 50 equations used in HVAC design. It also highlights some key rule of thumb information for easy reference and analysis may it be a design process or during routine operation & maintenance. Both experienced professionals and beginners shall be benefited with this easy to use reference.

This 4-hr course is in continuation to course HVAC Refresher - Standard Equations and Rule of Thumb Information (Part 1).

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: M217

CEU Course Title:      HVAC - Overview of Underfloor Air-conditioning Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: An underfloor air conditioning is a relatively new technology catching on in the US and it is already popular in Europe and Japan. Underfloor air distribution (UFAD) turns air supply upside down, allowing a floor plenum to deliver conditioned air to the space via floor diffusers in the raised floor system. It has been tested in various studies undertaken by different agencies that air introduced from a low level offers improved comfort conditions, better indoor air quality in the workspace while offering additional benefits in cost, time and HVAC equipment efficiency.

This 3- hour course describes the fundamentals of underfloor air conditioning and discusses the potential benefits, limitations and the design considerations that need to be employed to best harness the advantages of UFAD systems.

The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: N111

CEU Course Title:      Concrete Restoration

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $20

PDH Course Description: The main focus of the seminar will be Hayward Baker's Concrete Restoration Technologies and the use of these techniques in design and construction in the United States. Case histories will be included.

Hayward Baker provides a wide range of geotechnical engineering and construction services to improve soils in-place and to rehabilitate concrete. The techniques that will be discussed include epoxy crack repair, over head repair, cementitious grouting, epoxy injection and shotcrete restoration. The projects that will be discussed include rehabilitation for berms & head walls, railroad tunnels, bridges, hydro dams, concrete piers and sewers.

If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link:

 

PDH Course Number: N112

CEU Course Title:      Ground Modification (Greenville, SC)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $20

PDH Course Description: The main focus of the seminar will be Hayward Baker's Ground Modification and Structural Support Technologies and the use of these techniques in design and construction in the Southeastern United States, with a special emphasis on the Western Carolinas. Case histories will be included.

Hayward Baker provides a wide range of geotechnical engineering and construction services to improve soils in-place and to both construct new and to rehabilitate foundations. The techniques that will be discussed include Compaction & Jet Grouting, Embankment Stabilization & Excavation Support, Vibro Compaction & Replacement and Micropiles. Within our range of services, a Ground Modification solution is generally available for the toughest subsurface conditions.

If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link:

 

PDH Course Number: N113

CEU Course Title:      Ground Improvement Techniques (at BE&K, Morrisville, NC)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1.25 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1.25 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.125 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1.25 LU

Online Course Price:    $20

PDH Course Description: The main focus of the seminar will be Hayward Baker's ground improvement techniques including Vibro Compaction/Replacement and Compaction Grouting. Case histories and design methods were discussed as well.

Hayward Baker provides a wide range of geotechnical engineering and construction services to improve soils in-place and to both construct new and to rehabilitate foundations. The techniques that will be discussed include Compaction & Jet Grouting, Embankment Stabilization & Excavation Support, Vibro Compaction & Replacement and Micropiles. Within our range of services, a Ground Modification solution is generally available for the toughest subsurface conditions.

If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link:

 

PDH Course Number: N114

CEU Course Title:      Ground Modification (St. Louis, MO)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4.5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4.5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.45 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4.5 LU

Online Course Price:    $80

PDH Course Description: The main focus of the seminar will be Hayward Baker's Ground Modification and the use of these techniques in design and construction in the United States. Case histories will be included.

Hayward Baker provides a wide range of geotechnical engineering and construction services to improve soils in-place and to rehabilitate foundations. The techniques that will be discussed include Compaction & Jet Grouting, Soil Mixing, Stone Columns and Micropiles. Within our range of services, a Ground Modification solution is generally available for the toughest subsurface conditions.

If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link:

 

PDH Course Number: N115

CEU Course Title:      Ground Modification (Memphis, TN)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $20

PDH Course Description: The main focus of the seminar will be Hayward Baker's Ground Modification and Structural Support Technologies and the use of these techniques in design and construction in the Southeastern United States, with a special emphasis on the regional area. Case histories will be included.

Hayward Baker provides a wide range of geotechnical engineering and construction services to improve soils in-place and to rehabilitate foundations. The techniques that will be discussed include Compaction & Jet Grouting, Soil Mixing, Stone Columns and Micropiles. Within our range of services, a Ground Modification solution is generally available for the toughest subsurface conditions.

If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link:

 

PDH Course Number: N116

CEU Course Title:      Ground Modification (Tuscaloosa, AL)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $0

PDH Course Description: The main focus of the seminar will be Hayward Baker's Ground Modification and Structural Support Technologies and the use of these techniques in design and construction in the Southeastern United States, with a special emphasis on the regional area. Case histories will be included.

Hayward Baker provides a wide range of geotechnical engineering and construction services to improve soils in-place and to rehabilitate foundations. The techniques that will be discussed include Compaction & Jet Grouting, Soil Mixing, Stone Columns and Micropiles. Within our range of services, a Ground Modification solution is generally available for the toughest subsurface conditions.

If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link:

 

PDH Course Number: N117

CEU Course Title:      Specialty Geotechnical Construction (Pensacola, FL)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $20

PDH Course Description: The main focus of the seminar will be Specialty Geotechnical Construction Technologies and the use of these in design and construction in Florida. Case histories will be included.

Hayward Baker provides a wide range of geotechnical engineering and construction services to improve soils in-place and to both construct new and to rehabilitate existing foundations. The applications that will be discussed include Specialty Geotechnical Construction for providing improved shallow foundation support, excavation support, and underpinning. In addition, Case Atlantic, a leading installer of drilled shaft foundations, will present design and construction challenges. Both technical and economic aspects will be presented.

 

PDH Course Number: N118

CEU Course Title:      Ground Modification (Reanoke, VA; Asheville or Wilmington, NC)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $20

PDH Course Description: The main focus of the seminar will be Hayward Baker’s Ground Modification and Structural Support Technologies and the use of these techniques in design and construction in the Southeastern United States, with a special emphasis on the Carolinas. Case histories will be included.

Hayward Baker provides a wide range of geotechnical engineering and construction services to improve soils in-place and to both construct new and to rehabilitate foundations. The techniques that will be discussed include Compaction & Jet Grouting, Embankment Stabilization & Excavation Support, Vibro Compaction & Replacement, Micropiles and Pile Driving. Within our range of services, a Ground Modification solution is generally available for the toughest subsurface conditions.

If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link:




PDH Course Number: P101

CEU Course Title:      Alternate Dispute Resolution

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A little known fact is that less than 5% of the lawsuits filed ever make it to trial. Yes, 5%. Some are dropped, some are settled along the way, and a larger percentage are settled the week before trail or settled on the courthouse steps. Settlement, late in the game, is after you have already spent 95% of your legal fees - money that could have been used towards a settlement offer. Unfortunately, on the courthouse steps, that money is already sunk cost. The earlier you settle, the more legal cost you are able to avoid and there is more money available for settlement. This does not take into account the cost of the parties' internal time and expense, which can run as high as the legal cost. Time wasted that could be spent on more productive activities such as securing new business or executing existing business.

Everyone (individuals and corporations) should consider Alternate Dispute Resolution prior to running down to the courthouse to file a civil lawsuit. This course will fill you in on how ADR works, its advantages and its limitation so that you may make an informed decision about a lawsuit or ADR.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P101A

CEU Course Title:      Alternate Dispute ResolutionAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A little known fact is that less than 5% of the lawsuits filed ever make it to trial. Yes, 5%. Some are dropped, some are settled along the way, and a larger percentage are settled the week before trail or settled on the courthouse steps. Settlement, late in the game, is after you have already spent 95% of your legal fees - money that could have been used towards a settlement offer. Unfortunately, on the courthouse steps, that money is already sunk cost. The earlier you settle, the more legal cost you are able to avoid and there is more money available for settlement. This does not take into account the cost of the parties' internal time and expense, which can run as high as the legal cost. Time wasted that could be spent on more productive activities such as securing new business or executing existing business.

Everyone (individuals and corporations) should consider Alternate Dispute Resolution prior to running down to the courthouse to file a civil lawsuit. This course will fill you in on how ADR works, its advantages and its limitation so that you may make an informed decision about a lawsuit or ADR.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P101B

CEU Course Title:      Alternate Dispute ResolutionTN PLS Board Approved Course CER-579-(D)-03

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A little known fact is that less than 5% of the lawsuits filed ever make it to trial. Yes, 5%. Some are dropped, some are settled along the way, and a larger percentage are settled the week before trail or settled on the courthouse steps. Settlement, late in the game, is after you have already spent 95% of your legal fees - money that could have been used towards a settlement offer. Unfortunately, on the courthouse steps, that money is already sunk cost. The earlier you settle, the more legal cost you are able to avoid and there is more money available for settlement. This does not take into account the cost of the parties' internal time and expense, which can run as high as the legal cost. Time wasted that could be spent on more productive activities such as securing new business or executing existing business.

Everyone (individuals and corporations) should consider Alternate Dispute Resolution prior to running down to the courthouse to file a civil lawsuit. This course will fill you in on how ADR works, its advantages and its limitation so that you may make an informed decision about a lawsuit or ADR.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by TN LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P101C

CEU Course Title:      Alternate Dispute ResolutionNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100290

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A little known fact is that less than 5% of the lawsuits filed ever make it to trial. Yes, 5%. Some are dropped, some are settled along the way, and a larger percentage are settled the week before trail or settled on the courthouse steps. Settlement, late in the game, is after you have already spent 95% of your legal fees - money that could have been used towards a settlement offer. Unfortunately, on the courthouse steps, that money is already sunk cost. The earlier you settle, the more legal cost you are able to avoid and there is more money available for settlement. This does not take into account the cost of the parties' internal time and expense, which can run as high as the legal cost. Time wasted that could be spent on more productive activities such as securing new business or executing existing business.

Everyone (individuals and corporations) should consider Alternate Dispute Resolution prior to running down to the courthouse to file a civil lawsuit. This course will fill you in on how ADR works, its advantages and its limitation so that you may make an informed decision about a lawsuit or ADR.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P101D

CEU Course Title:      Alternate Dispute ResolutionMO PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A little known fact is that less than 5% of the lawsuits filed ever make it to trial. Yes, 5%. Some are dropped, some are settled along the way, and a larger percentage are settled the week before trail or settled on the courthouse steps. Settlement, late in the game, is after you have already spent 95% of your legal fees - money that could have been used towards a settlement offer. Unfortunately, on the courthouse steps, that money is already sunk cost. The earlier you settle, the more legal cost you are able to avoid and there is more money available for settlement. This does not take into account the cost of the parties' internal time and expense, which can run as high as the legal cost. Time wasted that could be spent on more productive activities such as securing new business or executing existing business.

Everyone (individuals and corporations) should consider Alternate Dispute Resolution prior to running down to the courthouse to file a civil lawsuit. This course will fill you in on how ADR works, its advantages and its limitation so that you may make an informed decision about a lawsuit or ADR.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P101F

CEU Course Title:      Alternate Dispute ResolutionFL PLS Board Approved Course 6637

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A little known fact is that less than 5% of the lawsuits filed ever make it to trial. Yes, 5%. Some are dropped, some are settled along the way, and a larger percentage are settled the week before trail or settled on the courthouse steps. Settlement, late in the game, is after you have already spent 95% of your legal fees - money that could have been used towards a settlement offer. Unfortunately, on the courthouse steps, that money is already sunk cost. The earlier you settle, the more legal cost you are able to avoid and there is more money available for settlement. This does not take into account the cost of the parties' internal time and expense, which can run as high as the legal cost. Time wasted that could be spent on more productive activities such as securing new business or executing existing business.

Everyone (individuals and corporations) should consider Alternate Dispute Resolution prior to running down to the courthouse to file a civil lawsuit. This course will fill you in on how ADR works, its advantages and its limitation so that you may make an informed decision about a lawsuit or ADR.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P101H

CEU Course Title:      Alternate Dispute ResolutionNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100290

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: A little known fact is that less than 5% of the lawsuits filed ever make it to trial. Yes, 5%. Some are dropped, some are settled along the way, and a larger percentage are settled the week before trail or settled on the courthouse steps. Settlement, late in the game, is after you have already spent 95% of your legal fees - money that could have been used towards a settlement offer. Unfortunately, on the courthouse steps, that money is already sunk cost. The earlier you settle, the more legal cost you are able to avoid and there is more money available for settlement. This does not take into account the cost of the parties' internal time and expense, which can run as high as the legal cost. Time wasted that could be spent on more productive activities such as securing new business or executing existing business.

Everyone (individuals and corporations) should consider Alternate Dispute Resolution prior to running down to the courthouse to file a civil lawsuit. This course will fill you in on how ADR works, its advantages and its limitation so that you may make an informed decision about a lawsuit or ADR.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ PLS Board, and is acceptable to TX PLS Board. You may print our NJ PLS Board approval letter as evidence to submit to the TX PLS Board when necessary.

 

PDH Course Number: P102

CEU Course Title:      Project Management for Managers/Executives

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: To survive in the twenty-first century, organizations had to become lean, flexible, innovative, and customer driven. Most had to reengineer their business processes. They had to abandon antiquated ideas about how organizations should be structured and managed. They had to rethink not just how to do things faster, better, and more economical, but whether to do them at all!

Project teams are expected to complete critical, complex undertakings on time, within budget, and according to both internal and external customer needs and expectations.

Over and over, we have heard our students comment that their jobs were made harder because "upper management" did not understand project management. The very people who appointed the project managers did not know what was involved in establishing multi-functional project teams and working within a matrix. The concept of empowerment was foreign to them and they found it difficult not to meddle in the day-to-day business of managing projects.

Because leadership requires the ability to influence others toward achievement of a shared goal, managers/executives who seek to supervise project managers most effectively, need to understand how project management really works. They need to understand the challenges, frustrations, and the opportunities project managers deal with on a daily basis.

This course gives managers/executives the working knowledge of the project management process they need. It enables them to speak the language, understand the issues, and make informed judgments concerning projects that are essential to the overall success of their organization.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P102A

CEU Course Title:      Project Management for Managers/ExecutivesAIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: To survive in the twenty-first century, organizations had to become lean, flexible, innovative, and customer driven. Most had to reengineer their business processes. They had to abandon antiquated ideas about how organizations should be structured and managed. They had to rethink not just how to do things faster, better, and more economical, but whether to do them at all!

Project teams are expected to complete critical, complex undertakings on time, within budget, and according to both internal and external customer needs and expectations.

Over and over, we have heard our students comment that their jobs were made harder because "upper management" did not understand project management. The very people who appointed the project managers did not know what was involved in establishing multi-functional project teams and working within a matrix. The concept of empowerment was foreign to them and they found it difficult not to meddle in the day-to-day business of managing projects.

Because leadership requires the ability to influence others toward achievement of a shared goal, managers/executives who seek to supervise project managers most effectively, need to understand how project management really works. They need to understand the challenges, frustrations, and the opportunities project managers deal with on a daily basis.

This course gives managers/executives the working knowledge of the project management process they need. It enables them to speak the language, understand the issues, and make informed judgments concerning projects that are essential to the overall success of their organization.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P102C

CEU Course Title:      Project Management for Managers/ExecutivesNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100294

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: To survive in the twenty-first century, organizations had to become lean, flexible, innovative, and customer driven. Most had to reengineer their business processes. They had to abandon antiquated ideas about how organizations should be structured and managed. They had to rethink not just how to do things faster, better, and more economical, but whether to do them at all!

Project teams are expected to complete critical, complex undertakings on time, within budget, and according to both internal and external customer needs and expectations.

Over and over, we have heard our students comment that their jobs were made harder because "upper management" did not understand project management. The very people who appointed the project managers did not know what was involved in establishing multi-functional project teams and working within a matrix. The concept of empowerment was foreign to them and they found it difficult not to meddle in the day-to-day business of managing projects.

Because leadership requires the ability to influence others toward achievement of a shared goal, managers/executives who seek to supervise project managers most effectively, need to understand how project management really works. They need to understand the challenges, frustrations, and the opportunities project managers deal with on a daily basis.

This course gives managers/executives the working knowledge of the project management process they need. It enables them to speak the language, understand the issues, and make informed judgments concerning projects that are essential to the overall success of their organization.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P103

CEU Course Title:      Basic Project Management

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $299

PDH Course Description: Today, industry is embracing a bold, new view of the process of management. Change, driven by the desire and pressure to improve, creates short-term objectives. These short-term objectives require us to improve upon all aspects of operations, including our traditional management techniques. These objectives, which we call "projects", define unique, one time tasks requiring workers from many disciplines. Projects are usually too large and complex to be executed, effectively within the traditional, functional management organization. Therefore, a new organizational form, called project management, has emerged. This results-oriented, roll up your sleeves, course is designed for project managers, functional managers and key project team members. In other words, this course is for the very people who are accountable and responsible for achieving predetermined multi-disciplinary project performance objectives on schedule, within allocated cost while delighting customers! Personnel, who support projects, either directly or indirectly, should also take this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P103A

CEU Course Title:      Basic Project Management AIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $299

PDH Course Description: Today, industry is embracing a bold, new view of the process of management. Change, driven by the desire and pressure to improve, creates short-term objectives. These short-term objectives require us to improve upon all aspects of operations, including our traditional management techniques. These objectives, which we call "projects", define unique, one time tasks requiring workers from many disciplines. Projects are usually too large and complex to be executed, effectively within the traditional, functional management organization. Therefore, a new organizational form, called project management, has emerged. This results-oriented, roll up your sleeves, course is designed for project managers, functional managers and key project team members. In other words, this course is for the very people who are accountable and responsible for achieving predetermined multi-disciplinary project performance objectives on schedule, within allocated cost while delighting customers! Personnel, who support projects, either directly or indirectly, should also take this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P103B

CEU Course Title:      Basic Project ManagementTN PLS Board Approved Course CER-579-(E)-03

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $299

PDH Course Description: Today, industry is embracing a bold, new view of the process of management. Change, driven by the desire and pressure to improve, creates short-term objectives. These short-term objectives require us to improve upon all aspects of operations, including our traditional management techniques. These objectives, which we call "projects", define unique, one time tasks requiring workers from many disciplines. Projects are usually too large and complex to be executed, effectively within the traditional, functional management organization. Therefore, a new organizational form, called project management, has emerged. This results-oriented, roll up your sleeves, course is designed for project managers, functional managers and key project team members. In other words, this course is for the very people who are accountable and responsible for achieving predetermined multi-disciplinary project performance objectives on schedule, within allocated cost while delighting customers! Personnel, who support projects, either directly or indirectly, should also take this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This PDH online course is approved by TN LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P103C

CEU Course Title:      Basic Project ManagementNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100295

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: Today, industry is embracing a bold, new view of the process of management. Change, driven by the desire and pressure to improve, creates short-term objectives. These short-term objectives require us to improve upon all aspects of operations, including our traditional management techniques. These objectives, which we call "projects", define unique, one time tasks requiring workers from many disciplines. Projects are usually too large and complex to be executed, effectively within the traditional, functional management organization. Therefore, a new organizational form, called project management, has emerged. This results-oriented, roll up your sleeves, course is designed for project managers, functional managers and key project team members. In other words, this course is for the very people who are accountable and responsible for achieving predetermined multi-disciplinary project performance objectives on schedule, within allocated cost while delighting customers! Personnel, who support projects, either directly or indirectly, should also take this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P103D

CEU Course Title:      Basic Project ManagementMO PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $299

PDH Course Description: Today, industry is embracing a bold, new view of the process of management. Change, driven by the desire and pressure to improve, creates short-term objectives. These short-term objectives require us to improve upon all aspects of operations, including our traditional management techniques. These objectives, which we call "projects", define unique, one time tasks requiring workers from many disciplines. Projects are usually too large and complex to be executed, effectively within the traditional, functional management organization. Therefore, a new organizational form, called project management, has emerged. This results-oriented, roll up your sleeves, course is designed for project managers, functional managers and key project team members. In other words, this course is for the very people who are accountable and responsible for achieving predetermined multi-disciplinary project performance objectives on schedule, within allocated cost while delighting customers! Personnel, who support projects, either directly or indirectly, should also take this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P103F

CEU Course Title:      Basic Project Management FL PLS Board Approved Course 6638

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $299

PDH Course Description: Today, industry is embracing a bold, new view of the process of management. Change, driven by the desire and pressure to improve, creates short-term objectives. These short-term objectives require us to improve upon all aspects of operations, including our traditional management techniques. These objectives, which we call "projects", define unique, one time tasks requiring workers from many disciplines. Projects are usually too large and complex to be executed, effectively within the traditional, functional management organization. Therefore, a new organizational form, called project management, has emerged. This results-oriented, roll up your sleeves, course is designed for project managers, functional managers and key project team members. In other words, this course is for the very people who are accountable and responsible for achieving predetermined multi-disciplinary project performance objectives on schedule, within allocated cost while delighting customers! Personnel, who support projects, either directly or indirectly, should also take this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: P103H

CEU Course Title:      Basic Project Management FL PLS Board Approved Course 6638

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   12 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   12 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   12 LU

Online Course Price:    $299

PDH Course Description: Today, industry is embracing a bold, new view of the process of management. Change, driven by the desire and pressure to improve, creates short-term objectives. These short-term objectives require us to improve upon all aspects of operations, including our traditional management techniques. These objectives, which we call "projects", define unique, one time tasks requiring workers from many disciplines. Projects are usually too large and complex to be executed, effectively within the traditional, functional management organization. Therefore, a new organizational form, called project management, has emerged. This results-oriented, roll up your sleeves, course is designed for project managers, functional managers and key project team members. In other words, this course is for the very people who are accountable and responsible for achieving predetermined multi-disciplinary project performance objectives on schedule, within allocated cost while delighting customers! Personnel, who support projects, either directly or indirectly, should also take this course.

This PDH online course is approved by FL PLS Board, and is acceptable to TX PLS Board. You may print our FL DBPR CE Provider License as evidence to submit to the TX PLS Board when necessary.

 

PDH Course Number: P104

CEU Course Title:      Project Cost Management

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $239

PDH Course Description: In today's shrinking world with increasing competition and the financial markets' increasing pressure on corporate earnings, project managers are being required to meet customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flow and company strategic goals all at the same time. Although the push for better, faster, cheaper has always been around, we as project managers have generally been able to live within the world that has been our projects with little regard for the goings on outside our projects. But organizations are constantly being challenged and changed - flatten, downsized, merged, etc. - in the ultimate game to increase shareholder value. As many organizations are becoming more project-based, it is imperative that the project manager understand not only the best ways to execute within his projects but also how these projects fit in to the financial and strategic objectives of the company as a whole.

Just like projects, businesses are executed according to plans. As a matter of fact, starting a business in the first place is undoubtedly a project. Managing a business toward specific objectives during a given period of time can even be considered a project. The analogies abound.

Also, like nearly all projects, the primary objective in business is financial gain. We have all heard from management that we are in business to make money. We may develop and market software, build the world's tallest skyscrapers, or manufacture toilet paper; but our common objective is to make a profit.

But, how is this accomplished? And, how do our projects fit within the financial structure of our companies? All good questions.

This course will give you a brief introduction to the basic business accounting principles used in companies. It will also provide an in-depth discussion and analysis of project financial and cost management processes. Finally, it will address the internal project financial reporting required to integrate your project results into the company's financial results.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P104A

CEU Course Title:      Project Cost ManagementAIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $239

PDH Course Description: In today's shrinking world with increasing competition and the financial markets' increasing pressure on corporate earnings, project managers are being required to meet customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flow and company strategic goals all at the same time. Although the push for better, faster, cheaper has always been around, we as project managers have generally been able to live within the world that has been our projects with little regard for the goings on outside our projects. But organizations are constantly being challenged and changed - flatten, downsized, merged, etc. - in the ultimate game to increase shareholder value. As many organizations are becoming more project-based, it is imperative that the project manager understand not only the best ways to execute within his projects but also how these projects fit in to the financial and strategic objectives of the company as a whole.

Just like projects, businesses are executed according to plans. As a matter of fact, starting a business in the first place is undoubtedly a project. Managing a business toward specific objectives during a given period of time can even be considered a project. The analogies abound.

Also, like nearly all projects, the primary objective in business is financial gain. We have all heard from management that we are in business to make money. We may develop and market software, build the world's tallest skyscrapers, or manufacture toilet paper; but our common objective is to make a profit.

But, how is this accomplished? And, how do our projects fit within the financial structure of our companies? All good questions.

This course will give you a brief introduction to the basic business accounting principles used in companies. It will also provide an in-depth discussion and analysis of project financial and cost management processes. Finally, it will address the internal project financial reporting required to integrate your project results into the company's financial results.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P104C

CEU Course Title:      Project Cost ManagementNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100296

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $239

PDH Course Description: In today's shrinking world with increasing competition and the financial markets' increasing pressure on corporate earnings, project managers are being required to meet customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flow and company strategic goals all at the same time. Although the push for better, faster, cheaper has always been around, we as project managers have generally been able to live within the world that has been our projects with little regard for the goings on outside our projects. But organizations are constantly being challenged and changed - flatten, downsized, merged, etc. - in the ultimate game to increase shareholder value. As many organizations are becoming more project-based, it is imperative that the project manager understand not only the best ways to execute within his projects but also how these projects fit in to the financial and strategic objectives of the company as a whole. Just like projects, businesses are executed according to plans. As a matter of fact, starting a business in the first place is undoubtedly a project. Managing a business toward specific objectives during a given period of time can even be considered a project. The analogies abound.

Also, like nearly all projects, the primary objective in business is financial gain. We have all heard from management that we are in business to make money. We may develop and market software, build the world's tallest skyscrapers, or manufacture toilet paper; but our common objective is to make a profit.

But, how is this accomplished? And, how do our projects fit within the financial structure of our companies? All good questions.

This course will give you a brief introduction to the basic business accounting principles used in companies. It will also provide an in-depth discussion and analysis of project financial and cost management processes. Finally, it will address the internal project financial reporting required to integrate your project results into the company's financial results.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P104H

CEU Course Title:      Project Cost ManagementNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100296

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $239

PDH Course Description: In today's shrinking world with increasing competition and the financial markets' increasing pressure on corporate earnings, project managers are being required to meet customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flow and company strategic goals all at the same time. Although the push for better, faster, cheaper has always been around, we as project managers have generally been able to live within the world that has been our projects with little regard for the goings on outside our projects. But organizations are constantly being challenged and changed - flatten, downsized, merged, etc. - in the ultimate game to increase shareholder value. As many organizations are becoming more project-based, it is imperative that the project manager understand not only the best ways to execute within his projects but also how these projects fit in to the financial and strategic objectives of the company as a whole. Just like projects, businesses are executed according to plans. As a matter of fact, starting a business in the first place is undoubtedly a project. Managing a business toward specific objectives during a given period of time can even be considered a project. The analogies abound.

Also, like nearly all projects, the primary objective in business is financial gain. We have all heard from management that we are in business to make money. We may develop and market software, build the world's tallest skyscrapers, or manufacture toilet paper; but our common objective is to make a profit.

But, how is this accomplished? And, how do our projects fit within the financial structure of our companies? All good questions.

This course will give you a brief introduction to the basic business accounting principles used in companies. It will also provide an in-depth discussion and analysis of project financial and cost management processes. Finally, it will address the internal project financial reporting required to integrate your project results into the company's financial results.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ PLS Board, and is acceptable to TX PLS Board. You may print our NJ PLS Board approval letter as evidence to submit to the TX PLS Board when necessary.

 

PDH Course Number: P105

CEU Course Title:      Maximizing Profit with a Small Consulting Firm

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course covers real-life business fundamentals specific to small consulting firms. Content is based on the author’s 20 years experience in the public and private sectors – corroborated by the six nationally recognized publications listed in the lecture notes bibliography. Specific items covered include:

· Cost of your services. How much are you worth?
· Clients: good and bad. Recognizing each – avoiding the bad.
· Templates: nearly magical profit power.
· A candid look at Mister Interruption - and what can be done to keep him at bay.
· Advertising – the double edged sword.
· Technology – the double edged sword, squared.
· Requests For Proposals – when and when not to pursue them.
· Communication – the main ingredient in Profitability Stew.
· CAD vs. hand drafting. Choosing wrong will cost you.
· The Swiss-cheese syndrome.
· Contracts – The Big Five: Cost, Inclusions, Exclusions, Assumptions, and Time Frame.
· Employees: Finders, Grinders, Minders, and Supporters. How to maximize the performance of each.
· The 2-for-1 Attaboy Rule.
· Hiring for profit.
· The bottom line in consulting: Time is Money.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P106

CEU Course Title:      On Your Own: Starting an Individual Practitioner Consulting Business

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one hour online course discusses what led me to quit full time employment and start my own engineering company. In order to start such a business the engineer must have clients and a sound competence based on experience and integrity. Keeping the business growing and successful means you have to expand your talents in marketing, tax laws and bookkeeping. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P106A

CEU Course Title:      On Your Own: Starting an Individual Practitioner Consulting BusinessAIA

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one hour online course discusses what led me to quit full time employment and start my own engineering company. In order to start such a business the engineer must have clients and a sound competence based on experience and integrity. Keeping the business growing and successful means you have to expand your talents in marketing, tax laws and bookkeeping.

This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P107

CEU Course Title:      Basic Engineering Economics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour online course gives the working engineer an overview of the economics methods employed in effective engineering decisions as related to the designing, planning and implementation of successful projects. It emphasizes the practical benefits of the applications of such tools as Time Value of Money calculations, Depreciation, Replacement Analysis, Benefit to Cost Ratios, Break-even Analysis, and Life Cycle Cost. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P107A

CEU Course Title:      Basic Engineering EconomicsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour online course gives the working engineer an overview of the economics methods employed in effective engineering decisions as related to the designing, planning and implementation of successful projects. It emphasizes the practical benefits of the applications of such tools as Time Value of Money calculations, Depreciation, Replacement Analysis, Benefit to Cost Ratios, Break-even Analysis, and Life Cycle Cost.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P108

CEU Course Title:      Six Ways To Perform Economic Evaluation of Projects

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course discusses the money issues. The objective is that while engineers find it necessary to learn the basic accounting and business principles to communicate with accountants; few accountants are willing to learn the engineering details. The basic cost evaluation techniques presented in the course shall help engineers to 'think like MBAs and act like engineers'. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of individuals for evaluating different alternatives of infrastructure projects. The concepts could be applied to any new, retrofitting, expansion and modification projects. It is intended for students, managers, engineers, architects, scientists, auditors, campaigners, academics, equipment manufacturers and designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P109

CEU Course Title:      Strategies for Managing Retail or Other Short Cycle Design Programs

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $39

PDH Course Description: Of the numerous types of architecture/engineering design that are commonly practiced, successful retail and other short-cycle design programs require specific strategies. The nature of these programs favors timeliness with minimal design cost, typically sacrificing individual project creativity to satisfy owner desires for speed and efficiency. Many owners facilitate this type of design through a number of methods not commonly associated with commercial or other more customized design: development of standardized criteria drawing sets, establishment of expected fee structures, provision of standard construction specifications, establishment of national accounts for specialized design or equipment and providing varying levels of owner-employed staff to oversee institution and quality control of such standards. For new or seasoned design firms, producing designs that meet owner expectations of these standards can be challenging. Added to these challenges are the nuances that arise when a single design firm strives to please multiple owners whose final constructed facilities are very similar, but whose standardized design and construction procedures differ. This lesson covers a number of topics and strategies to help the design professional achieve success in this quick-moving market segment. The goal of this lesson is to present a number of different topics that should be considered by firms involved in retail or short cycle design. As opposed to a how-to manual, it instead attempts to be a thought-provoking endeavor. It is most effective when each subsection is approached with the attitude of "Have we considered that…if already implemented are there ways of making it better?" This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.



PDH Course Number: P112

CEU Course Title:      Every Word Counts! Contract Mechanisms and Their Review - Module 1

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course is written from the perspective of an Engineer, not an attorney. While it contains information believed to be legally correct by the author, it should not take the place of appropriate legal review of a contract for Professional Services. The intent of this course is to make the professional aware of contract provisions and their implications, so that appropriate legal counsel can be sought. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P112A

CEU Course Title:      Every Word Counts! Contract Mechanisms and Their Review - Module 1AIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course is written from the perspective of an Engineer, not an attorney. While it contains information believed to be legally correct by the author, it should not take the place of appropriate legal review of a contract for Professional Services. The intent of this course is to make the professional aware of contract provisions and their implications, so that appropriate legal counsel can be sought.


This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P112C

CEU Course Title:      Every Word Counts! Contract Mechanisms and Their Review - Module 1NJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100281

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course is written from the perspective of an Engineer, not an attorney. While it contains information believed to be legally correct by the author, it should not take the place of appropriate legal review of a contract for Professional Services. The intent of this course is to make the professional aware of contract provisions and their implications, so that appropriate legal counsel can be sought. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.



This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P118

CEU Course Title:      Construction Layout - A Foundation for Success (Part 1 of 2)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Construction Layout Part 1 presents “Foundational Principles for Success.” It conveys knowledge that’s taken decades of experience to learn – information and principles that most who know such things won’t share freely with others. ‘Trade Secrets’ may be too strong a term for what’s conveyed in this course, but much of the information is at least of the flavor of trade secrets. Success at construction layout is not achieved through technical expertise or measuring skills alone. Construction Layout exposes the architect, engineer or surveyor to a culture different from its own – to priorities and viewpoints unique to its genre, to a team experience requiring cooperation, effort and communications quite different from most other interactions within the professional design team.

Part 1 lays the foundations for understanding the ‘world’ of construction layout. For many who serve in design and surveying professions, experiencing the construction environment is like visiting another planet. It’s a planet that has a lot to share with us, a lot to teach us. It’s a fascinating place that functions to the rhythm of a drum beat starkly different from the drone of quiet designers’ cubicles. It’s the last step between conception and reality. On the construction site, dreaming ends, theory meets the real world and anything that doesn’t work gets modified until it does.

When a design reaches the stage of construction, things get real. Construction layout is just plain fun!

But, it’s a dangerous vocation, prone to frightening levels of liability exposures. Construction layout happens on a playing-field where the blame-game is played with high stakes. Many are afraid to perform construction layout services, and they’re right to be cautious. It’s not for the faint-hearted, for timid souls or novices. There’s a lot to know besides cogo calcs and measuring skills.

Topics covered in Parts 1 and 2 of this course include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P119

CEU Course Title:      Construction Layout - A Foundation for Success (Part 2 of 2)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: Welcome to Part 2. In this course, we’ll continue building practical application on the foundational principles presented in Part 1. In this section we take off the fancy clothes we wore to impress those clients we won over through the procedures taught in Part 1. We’ve successfully completed our marketing effort, negotiated a contract, and it’s time to put on our boots, get out there in the mud and dust and show our clients we really can give them what they need and want.

It can’t be overstated: The construction world is different than the culture where design professionals live and breathe, turning out their inspirations. Becoming comfortable and familiar with the unique dynamics and sub-culture of the construction realm is prerequisite to a design professional’s or surveyor’s success through providing construction layout services.

Many who hire out construction layout experience frustration over unresponsiveness and lack of really understanding the needs. Because this is so common, being truly attuned to your client’s needs gives you an edge over your competition. The advantage is huge!

Part 1 set in place a firm foundation. Part 2 constructs on this a habitable, above-ground structure where the visible life takes place. Part 1 offered instruction in how to achieve that fundamental insight. This section teaches how to utilize tools and skills to meet that goal. Also, it relates ways to protect yourself from paying for the faults of others. It advises how to protect yourself from the simple lapses of memory that can cost you big bucks or even those occasional, less noble individuals who might want something for nothing – at your expense.

Topics covered in Parts 1 and 2 of this course include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P120

CEU Course Title:      Construction Contract Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: An engineer, architect, or other young professional cannot be a good construction manager without comprehending the documents that are organized to create a construction contract. The construction contract is often misinterpreted, misused or blatantly ignored. Contract documents are project specific and can vary significantly for differing projects. Achieving even a basic understanding of the content, organization, and legal power of the contract will allow an inexperienced professional to administer the contract more effectively. This course will provide the student an understanding of the content that comprises a good construction contract. A brief discussion of the standard components of a construction contract and a test of the student's aptitude is included herein.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P120A

CEU Course Title:      Construction Contract BasicsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: An engineer, architect, or other young professional cannot be a good construction manager without comprehending the documents that are organized to create a construction contract. The construction contract is often misinterpreted, misused or blatantly ignored. Contract documents are project specific and can vary significantly for differing projects. Achieving even a basic understanding of the content, organization, and legal power of the contract will allow an inexperienced professional to administer the contract more effectively. This course will provide the student an understanding of the content that comprises a good construction contract. A brief discussion of the standard components of a construction contract and a test of the student's aptitude is included herein.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P120C

CEU Course Title:      Construction Contract BasicsNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100297

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: An engineer, architect, or other young professional cannot be a good construction manager without comprehending the documents that are organized to create a construction contract. The construction contract is often misinterpreted, misused or blatantly ignored. Contract documents are project specific and can vary significantly for differing projects. Achieving even a basic understanding of the content, organization, and legal power of the contract will allow an inexperienced professional to administer the contract more effectively. This course will provide the student an understanding of the content that comprises a good construction contract. A brief discussion of the standard components of a construction contract and a test of the student's aptitude is included herein.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P120G

CEU Course Title:      Construction Contract BasicsNY PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: An engineer, architect, or other young professional cannot be a good construction manager without comprehending the documents that are organized to create a construction contract. The construction contract is often misinterpreted, misused or blatantly ignored. Contract documents are project specific and can vary significantly for differing projects. Achieving even a basic understanding of the content, organization, and legal power of the contract will allow an inexperienced professional to administer the contract more effectively. This course will provide the student an understanding of the content that comprises a good construction contract. A brief discussion of the standard components of a construction contract and a test of the student's aptitude is included herein.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P121

CEU Course Title:      Project Management, Instrument & Controls Engineer

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course will introduce you to the major requirements of professional instrumentation project management. It will instruct you in the steps employed to establish a well-organized documentation system. The course makes use of spreadsheet tools in Microsoft Excel and you must be able to download ZIP files and open in spreadsheets. The I&C (Instrument & Control) discipline probably requires the most intensive set of documents next to the actual project controls themselves. It is important to have a thorough understanding of the various documentation requirements. Some of the documentation is discussed in depth in separate courses. The course will enable the student to setup a complete instrument index that will result in a successful project at its conclusion.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P122

CEU Course Title:      Professional Liability

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course explains the meaning of professional liability and introduces you to the common causes that lead to the filing of claims. The debilitating effects of professional liability claims can best be appreciated by those who have experienced them. The resulting drawn-out court litigation results in psychological trauma for all parties involved and represents a scattering of energies, a drag on productivity, a drain on profitability and an enormous waste of time.

The lessons presented here review, from a contractor's perspective, promising strategies that will help you minimize your exposure to unwarranted professional claims. You will benefit by learning how to take simple actions to avoid the common pitfalls that increase your exposure to claims. To accomplish this goal, the following topics are examined:

·  Elements of a contract

·  Methods for establishing and maintaining credibility

·  Staff competence and performance

·  Communication skills

These represent the 4 Cs of business: contract, credibility, competence and communication. Based on my personal experience and from my readings on this subject, it appears that large numbers of professional liability claims result from a breakdown in communication between the client and contractor. Clear communication between the parties can prevent a significant number of claims from being filed in the first place. The other components of the 4Cs are equally important to the success of your undertakings and will also be discussed in this course.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P122A

CEU Course Title:      Professional LiabilityAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course explains the meaning of professional liability and introduces you to the common causes that lead to the filing of claims. The debilitating effects of professional liability claims can best be appreciated by those who have experienced them. The resulting drawn-out court litigation results in psychological trauma for all parties involved and represents a scattering of energies, a drag on productivity, a drain on profitability and an enormous waste of time.

The lessons presented here review, from a contractor's perspective, promising strategies that will help you minimize your exposure to unwarranted professional claims. You will benefit by learning how to take simple actions to avoid the common pitfalls that increase your exposure to claims. To accomplish this goal, the following topics are examined:

·  Elements of a contract

·  Methods for establishing and maintaining credibility

·  Staff competence and performance

·  Communication skills

These represent the 4 Cs of business: contract, credibility, competence and communication. Based on my personal experience and from my readings on this subject, it appears that large numbers of professional liability claims result from a breakdown in communication between the client and contractor. Clear communication between the parties can prevent a significant number of claims from being filed in the first place. The other components of the 4Cs are equally important to the success of your undertakings and will also be discussed in this course.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: P122C

CEU Course Title:      Professional LiabilityNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100279

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course explains the meaning of professional liability and introduces you to the common causes that lead to the filing of claims. The debilitating effects of professional liability claims can best be appreciated by those who have experienced them. The resulting drawn-out court litigation results in psychological trauma for all parties involved and represents a scattering of energies, a drag on productivity, a drain on profitability and an enormous waste of time.

The lessons presented here review, from a contractor's perspective, promising strategies that will help you minimize your exposure to unwarranted professional claims. You will benefit by learning how to take simple actions to avoid the common pitfalls that increase your exposure to claims. To accomplish this goal, the following topics are examined:

·  Elements of a contract

·  Methods for establishing and maintaining credibility

·  Staff competence and performance

·  Communication skills

These represent the 4 Cs of business: contract, credibility, competence and communication. Based on my personal experience and from my readings on this subject, it appears that large numbers of professional liability claims result from a breakdown in communication between the client and contractor. Clear communication between the parties can prevent a significant number of claims from being filed in the first place. The other components of the 4Cs are equally important to the success of your undertakings and will also be discussed in this course.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P122F

CEU Course Title:      Professional LiabilityFL PLS Board Approved Course 7134

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course explains the meaning of professional liability and introduces you to the common causes that lead to the filing of claims. The debilitating effects of professional liability claims can best be appreciated by those who have experienced them. The resulting drawn-out court litigation results in psychological trauma for all parties involved and represents a scattering of energies, a drag on productivity, a drain on profitability and an enormous waste of time.

The lessons presented here review, from a contractor's perspective, promising strategies that will help you minimize your exposure to unwarranted professional claims. You will benefit by learning how to take simple actions to avoid the common pitfalls that increase your exposure to claims. To accomplish this goal, the following topics are examined:

·  Elements of a contract

·  Methods for establishing and maintaining credibility

·  Staff competence and performance

·  Communication skills

These represent the 4 Cs of business: contract, credibility, competence and communication. Based on my personal experience and from my readings on this subject, it appears that large numbers of professional liability claims result from a breakdown in communication between the client and contractor. Clear communication between the parties can prevent a significant number of claims from being filed in the first place. The other components of the 4Cs are equally important to the success of your undertakings and will also be discussed in this course.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P123

CEU Course Title:      Quality Assurance

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course introduces and describes the principles of Quality Assurance (QA) and the elements of a formal Quality Assurance Program. The concepts presented are applicable to projects and activities ranging from the design and construction of large and small buildings and structures, systems, subsystems, the manufacturing of components or complete products to providing professional services such as the implementation of site assessments and environmental and hazardous waste investigations. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors and environmental and geological scientists. The payback of a well designed QA program includes:

  • delivering higher quality products and services,
  • reducing the time and money wasted in re-performing activities or correcting errors,
  • enhancing your professional reputation for delivering quality work on schedule and within budget,
  • minimizing crisis management and the associated stress,
  • potential reduction in loss time accidents or injuries, and
  • enhanced protection from the damaging effects of lawsuits and litigation.

This course addresses the 18 QA categories (criteria) that are formally identified in the Code of Federal Regulations. For each of the 18 criteria, the following questions are discussed: "What does this criterion address?", "Why is this criterion important?", and "How is this criterion implemented?". The following is the course outline:

  • Introduction
  • Components of a Formal QA Program
    • Criterion #1: Organization
    • Criterion #2: Quality Assurance Program
    • Criterion #3: Design Controls
    • Criterion #4: Procurement Document Control
    • Criterion #5: Instructions, Procedures and Drawings
    • Criterion #6: Document Control
    • Criterion #7: Control of Purchased Material, Equipment and Services
    • Criterion #8: Identification and Control of Materials, Parts and Components
    • Criterion #9: Control of Processes
    • Criterion #10: Inspection
    • Criterion #11: Test Control
    • Criterion #12: Control of Measuring and Test Equipment
    • Criterion #13: Handling, Storage and Shipping
    • Criterion #14: Inspection, Test and Operating Status
    • Criterion #15: Nonconforming Materials, Parts or Components
    • Criterion #16: Corrective Action
    • Criterion #17: Quality Assurance Records
    • Criterion #18: Audits, Surveillance and Managerial Controls
  • Conclusion

The text of this course is approximately 25 pages long and contains 12 figures.

At the end of this course, you will understand the purpose and benefits of a formal Quality Assurance Program, and be familiar with the 18 components of such a program. For each of the 18 components, you will learn: 1) what aspect of design, construction, manufacture or site studies the component addresses, 2) why this aspect is an important part of a Quality Assurance Program, and 3) how this component is actually implemented. You should then be able to evaluate, for your own projects or activities, which of these components are applicable, to what extent or degree the component should be applied, and what benefits you might realize if the component is properly implemented.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P123A

CEU Course Title:      Quality AssuranceAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course introduces and describes the principles of Quality Assurance (QA) and the elements of a formal Quality Assurance Program. The concepts presented are applicable to projects and activities ranging from the design and construction of large and small buildings and structures, systems, subsystems, the manufacturing of components or complete products to providing professional services such as the implementation of site assessments and environmental and hazardous waste investigations. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors and environmental and geological scientists. The payback of a well designed QA program includes:

  • delivering higher quality products and services,
  • reducing the time and money wasted in re-performing activities or correcting errors,
  • enhancing your professional reputation for delivering quality work on schedule and within budget,
  • minimizing crisis management and the associated stress,
  • potential reduction in loss time accidents or injuries, and
  • enhanced protection from the damaging effects of lawsuits and litigation.

This course addresses the 18 QA categories (criteria) that are formally identified in the Code of Federal Regulations. For each of the 18 criteria, the following questions are discussed: "What does this criterion address?", "Why is this criterion important?", and "How is this criterion implemented?". The following is the course outline:

  • Introduction
  • Components of a Formal QA Program
    • Criterion #1: Organization
    • Criterion #2: Quality Assurance Program
    • Criterion #3: Design Controls
    • Criterion #4: Procurement Document Control
    • Criterion #5: Instructions, Procedures and Drawings
    • Criterion #6: Document Control
    • Criterion #7: Control of Purchased Material, Equipment and Services
    • Criterion #8: Identification and Control of Materials, Parts and Components
    • Criterion #9: Control of Processes
    • Criterion #10: Inspection
    • Criterion #11: Test Control
    • Criterion #12: Control of Measuring and Test Equipment
    • Criterion #13: Handling, Storage and Shipping
    • Criterion #14: Inspection, Test and Operating Status
    • Criterion #15: Nonconforming Materials, Parts or Components
    • Criterion #16: Corrective Action
    • Criterion #17: Quality Assurance Records
    • Criterion #18: Audits, Surveillance and Managerial Controls
  • Conclusion

The text of this course is approximately 25 pages long and contains 12 figures.

At the end of this course, you will understand the purpose and benefits of a formal Quality Assurance Program, and be familiar with the 18 components of such a program. For each of the 18 components, you will learn: 1) what aspect of design, construction, manufacture or site studies the component addresses, 2) why this aspect is an important part of a Quality Assurance Program, and 3) how this component is actually implemented. You should then be able to evaluate, for your own projects or activities, which of these components are applicable, to what extent or degree the component should be applied, and what benefits you might realize if the component is properly implemented.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P123C

CEU Course Title:      Quality AssuranceNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100282

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course introduces and describes the principles of Quality Assurance (QA) and the elements of a formal Quality Assurance Program. The concepts presented are applicable to projects and activities ranging from the design and construction of large and small buildings and structures, systems, subsystems, the manufacturing of components or complete products to providing professional services such as the implementation of site assessments and environmental and hazardous waste investigations. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors and environmental and geological scientists. The payback of a well designed QA program includes:

  • delivering higher quality products and services,
  • reducing the time and money wasted in re-performing activities or correcting errors,
  • enhancing your professional reputation for delivering quality work on schedule and within budget,
  • minimizing crisis management and the associated stress,
  • potential reduction in loss time accidents or injuries, and
  • enhanced protection from the damaging effects of lawsuits and litigation.

This course addresses the 18 QA categories (criteria) that are formally identified in the Code of Federal Regulations. For each of the 18 criteria, the following questions are discussed: "What does this criterion address?", "Why is this criterion important?", and "How is this criterion implemented?". The following is the course outline:

  • Introduction
  • Components of a Formal QA Program
    • Criterion #1: Organization
    • Criterion #2: Quality Assurance Program
    • Criterion #3: Design Controls
    • Criterion #4: Procurement Document Control
    • Criterion #5: Instructions, Procedures and Drawings
    • Criterion #6: Document Control
    • Criterion #7: Control of Purchased Material, Equipment and Services
    • Criterion #8: Identification and Control of Materials, Parts and Components
    • Criterion #9: Control of Processes
    • Criterion #10: Inspection
    • Criterion #11: Test Control
    • Criterion #12: Control of Measuring and Test Equipment
    • Criterion #13: Handling, Storage and Shipping
    • Criterion #14: Inspection, Test and Operating Status
    • Criterion #15: Nonconforming Materials, Parts or Components
    • Criterion #16: Corrective Action
    • Criterion #17: Quality Assurance Records
    • Criterion #18: Audits, Surveillance and Managerial Controls
  • Conclusion

The text of this course is approximately 25 pages long and contains 12 figures.

At the end of this course, you will understand the purpose and benefits of a formal Quality Assurance Program, and be familiar with the 18 components of such a program. For each of the 18 components, you will learn: 1) what aspect of design, construction, manufacture or site studies the component addresses, 2) why this aspect is an important part of a Quality Assurance Program, and 3) how this component is actually implemented. You should then be able to evaluate, for your own projects or activities, which of these components are applicable, to what extent or degree the component should be applied, and what benefits you might realize if the component is properly implemented.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P123F

CEU Course Title:      Quality AssuranceFL PLS Board Approved Course 7135

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: This course introduces and describes the principles of Quality Assurance (QA) and the elements of a formal Quality Assurance Program. The concepts presented are applicable to projects and activities ranging from the design and construction of large and small buildings and structures, systems, subsystems, the manufacturing of components or complete products to providing professional services such as the implementation of site assessments and environmental and hazardous waste investigations. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors and environmental and geological scientists. The payback of a well designed QA program includes:

  • delivering higher quality products and services,
  • reducing the time and money wasted in re-performing activities or correcting errors,
  • enhancing your professional reputation for delivering quality work on schedule and within budget,
  • minimizing crisis management and the associated stress,
  • potential reduction in loss time accidents or injuries, and
  • enhanced protection from the damaging effects of lawsuits and litigation.

This course addresses the 18 QA categories (criteria) that are formally identified in the Code of Federal Regulations. For each of the 18 criteria, the following questions are discussed: "What does this criterion address?", "Why is this criterion important?", and "How is this criterion implemented?". The following is the course outline:

  • Introduction
  • Components of a Formal QA Program
    • Criterion #1: Organization
    • Criterion #2: Quality Assurance Program
    • Criterion #3: Design Controls
    • Criterion #4: Procurement Document Control
    • Criterion #5: Instructions, Procedures and Drawings
    • Criterion #6: Document Control
    • Criterion #7: Control of Purchased Material, Equipment and Services
    • Criterion #8: Identification and Control of Materials, Parts and Components
    • Criterion #9: Control of Processes
    • Criterion #10: Inspection
    • Criterion #11: Test Control
    • Criterion #12: Control of Measuring and Test Equipment
    • Criterion #13: Handling, Storage and Shipping
    • Criterion #14: Inspection, Test and Operating Status
    • Criterion #15: Nonconforming Materials, Parts or Components
    • Criterion #16: Corrective Action
    • Criterion #17: Quality Assurance Records
    • Criterion #18: Audits, Surveillance and Managerial Controls
  • Conclusion

The text of this course is approximately 25 pages long and contains 12 figures.

At the end of this course, you will understand the purpose and benefits of a formal Quality Assurance Program, and be familiar with the 18 components of such a program. For each of the 18 components, you will learn: 1) what aspect of design, construction, manufacture or site studies the component addresses, 2) why this aspect is an important part of a Quality Assurance Program, and 3) how this component is actually implemented. You should then be able to evaluate, for your own projects or activities, which of these components are applicable, to what extent or degree the component should be applied, and what benefits you might realize if the component is properly implemented.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P124

CEU Course Title:      Creating and Retaining a Productive Workforce

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This online course will teach you how to work with senior management in your organization as an internal consultant to create and retain a productive workforce. The objectives of this course are to help you identify the essential elements that must be present if a workforce is to be productive and to develop practical strategic and tactical plans to help it evolve into one. This course includes a quiz consisting of true-false and multiple choice questions at the end which is designed to help you understand and implement the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P125

CEU Course Title:      Creating a Successful Vendor Relationship

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $129

PDH Course Description: This online course will help participants define what a successful relationship with a vendor would look like and how to establish it. Systematic guidance helps users to:

1. Clarify their current view of a typical client-vendor relationship;

2. Create their vision of what a successful relationship should behave like;

3. Develop key phrases to include in the RFI and RFP in search of a compatible vendor;

4. Ask key questions to help determine whether a potential vendor would be a good fit; and

5. Develop a framework to build a successful relationship.

The objective of this course is to help users understand the "why" of significant development strategies so they can construct the "how" that is best for their organization. This course includes a quiz at the end designed to measure the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P126

CEU Course Title:      Leadership Fundamentals - Part I

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This online course will teach you how to develop practical leadership skills for use with any workforce regardless of educational, professional, or social background. You will learn effective and proven techniques in motivating people, setting effective performance objectives, assessing that performance easily, and coaching for performance. You will receive tools that you can use immediately in the workplace.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P127

CEU Course Title:      Leadership Fundamentals - Part II

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This 8-hour course will teach you how to develop practical leadership skills for use with any workforce regardless of educational, professional, or social background. You will learn effective and proven techniques in dealing with employee conflict, counseling employees effectively on work performance issues, a guide to developing an effective work team, problem solving with employees, and persuading and influencing others.

You will receive tools that you can use immediately in the workplace. This course includes a quiz consisting of true false and multiple-choice questions at the end that is designed to help you understand and implement the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P128

CEU Course Title:      No Co$t Ways to Improve Productivity

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This 8-hour course will teach you how to identify and remove the invisible obstacles within your organization that are restricting productivity. We provide many tools, examples, and guidelines in clear, straightforward terms that anyone can apply in their workplace. There are thought-provoking questions to ask at work to get others thinking about their situations and gaining their assistance in applying the techniques outlined here. This course includes a quiz consisting of true or false and multiple-choice questions at the end that will help you understand and implement the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P129

CEU Course Title:      Analyzing Employee Performance Problems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course will teach you how to analyze employee performance problems quickly and identify methods of dealing with them effectively. It takes you systematically through ten sequential steps to discover whether something that management controls is the root of the problem. This technique allows managers to retain good will with employees by looking at reasons other than the employee first when trying to isolate causes for work problems.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P130

CEU Course Title:      Risk Assessment / Management

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: An easy to read, easy to assimilate and thought provoking course that gives insights to risk assessment/management. Risk management starts at the inception of the project. It begins with the very first plan and becomes more successful as the quality of the initial plan improves. This course will explore the elements of risk, how to recognize risk, and methods of risk management.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P130C

CEU Course Title:      Risk Assessment / Management NJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100298

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: An easy to read, easy to assimilate and thought provoking course that gives insights to risk assessment/management. Risk management starts at the inception of the project. It begins with the very first plan and becomes more successful as the quality of the initial plan improves. This course will explore the elements of risk, how to recognize risk, and methods of risk management.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P131

CEU Course Title:      Creating an Effective Project Team Performance Assessment Process

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This online course will teach you how to develop an easy-to-manage performance assessment system for project team members that provides fair and objective assessment within a typical project matrix organization.

It helps you develop objective and measurable performance expectations for the “hard” and “soft” skills that are essential to a project’s success. It gives the employee a way to self-monitor their progress toward performance goals. A large administrative load comes off the shoulders of the project departmental managers responsible for employee performance reporting, and gives the employee’s “permanent” manager back at headquarters a method to conduct a fair assessment even if the employee was onsite at a distant project for most of the assessment period.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to help you understand and implement the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P132

CEU Course Title:      Managing Project Cost, Revenue and Profit

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: Contractors and consultants in all fields face a wide range of contract types and terms and conditions in proposal requests from both government and commercial clients. Winning the contract and delivering the required products and services while making a reasonable profit is becoming more and more difficult in the face of stiffer competition, more demanding clients, and more onerous liability clauses. This course is designed to take some of the mystery out of computing cost, and estimating revenue and profit. The course also describes the various types of common contracts and associated key financial and managerial issues.

The material is divided into three sections. The first section explains how to determine your real cost of doing business, including development of salary costs, employee benefits and overheads, and how these costs are incorporated into a billing structure. The second section explores the various common types of contracts (for example, cost plus percent fee, cost plus fixed fee, per-diem rates, fixed price, etc.). For each type of contract, the advantages and disadvantages to both the client and the contractor are described, and issues such as how to handle changed conditions and change orders are addressed. Also for each contract type, examples of billing rate calculations are presented, and potential pitfalls and financial exposure are discussed. Popular additional contract stipulations, such as incentive bonuses, liquidated damages, not-to-exceed ceilings and retainage are also described.

In the third section, a case history is presented, including how the contract was bid and won, what unforeseen events occurred soon after project start, and what steps the Project Manager should have taken to protect the profit margin and still complete the project successfully. Finally, an actual case of creative contracting is presented and followed to its conclusion.

The information presented in this course is based on the experience and insight of the author gained through over 30 years in the engineering consulting business. The approaches to developing billing structures and protecting profits under various contract types are timeless principles that are valid irrespective of the prevailing business environment and are applicable to any business where profit is made through billable hours.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P132C

CEU Course Title:      Managing Project Cost, Revenue and ProfitNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100299

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: Contractors and consultants in all fields face a wide range of contract types and terms and conditions in proposal requests from both government and commercial clients. Winning the contract and delivering the required products and services while making a reasonable profit is becoming more and more difficult in the face of stiffer competition, more demanding clients, and more onerous liability clauses. This course is designed to take some of the mystery out of computing cost, and estimating revenue and profit. The course also describes the various types of common contracts and associated key financial and managerial issues.

The material is divided into three sections. The first section explains how to determine your real cost of doing business, including development of salary costs, employee benefits and overheads, and how these costs are incorporated into a billing structure. The second section explores the various common types of contracts (for example, cost plus percent fee, cost plus fixed fee, per-diem rates, fixed price, etc.). For each type of contract, the advantages and disadvantages to both the client and the contractor are described, and issues such as how to handle changed conditions and change orders are addressed. Also for each contract type, examples of billing rate calculations are presented, and potential pitfalls and financial exposure are discussed. Popular additional contract stipulations, such as incentive bonuses, liquidated damages, not-to-exceed ceilings and retainage are also described.

In the third section, a case history is presented, including how the contract was bid and won, what unforeseen events occurred soon after project start, and what steps the Project Manager should have taken to protect the profit margin and still complete the project successfully. Finally, an actual case of creative contracting is presented and followed to its conclusion.

The information presented in this course is based on the experience and insight of the author gained through over 30 years in the engineering consulting business. The approaches to developing billing structures and protecting profits under various contract types are timeless principles that are valid irrespective of the prevailing business environment and are applicable to any business where profit is made through billable hours.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P133

CEU Course Title:      How to Develop (or Save) a Project Team

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This is a four PDH blueprint of how an effective project team is developed, maintained, and extended. It contains specific checklists of what to look for regarding organizational, management team leadership, and employee development issues. It also contains a diagnostic tool to help participants identify problems within existing teams that will help them apply a laser-like specific remedy instead of a “shotgun” approach that may do more harm than good.

This course includes a multiple choice questions at the end which is designed to help you understand and implement the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P134

CEU Course Title:      Expanding Your Small Business Through Outsourcing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the highlights of the process known as outsourcing. That is, the contracted delegation of certain business activities to non-employees. Small business tasks fall into two categories: those that are considered core, such as those technical activities you perform as an architect, engineer, or land surveyor, and those that are considered ancillary, such as bookkeeping, tax reporting, and possibly marketing. Outsourcing provides an opportunity for the small business owner to displace those tasks that are not his trade or passion.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P135

CEU Course Title:      Management of Engineering Projects (The People)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Are you the people manager you think you are? Do you regularly pat yourself on the back and tell yourself how good you are? How do your employees feel about your leadership? If you are like me, you will find there is always room for improvement. I trust you will find this an easy to read, easy to assimilate and thought provoking course that gives insights to engineering project management of people. The addition of the non-linear effect of personnel and their responses require we understand and motivate. The actual case studies will provide a picture of how people think and react to you. This course will explore the importance of our people and how to deal with them.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P135C

CEU Course Title:      Management of Engineering Projects (The People)NJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100300

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Are you the people manager you think you are? Do you regularly pat yourself on the back and tell yourself how good you are? How do your employees feel about your leadership? If you are like me, you will find there is always room for improvement. I trust you will find this an easy to read, easy to assimilate and thought provoking course that gives insights to engineering project management of people. The addition of the non-linear effect of personnel and their responses require we understand and motivate. The actual case studies will provide a picture of how people think and react to you. This course will explore the importance of our people and how to deal with them.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P136

CEU Course Title:      Financial Evaluation of Projects and Options

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course first discusses financial tools or "indicators" that can be used to evaluate projects. Then these financial indicators are utilized to uniformly evaluate multiple options, including the option of doing nothing. Finally, a method for evaluating the financial success of an implemented project is presented.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P137

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Starting and Operating a Business

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour online course gives the Engineer, Architect or other professional, desiring to start his or her own business, an overview of the basic elements of concern involved in this often underestimated task. It emphasizes exposure to many important topics and concepts and attempts to give guidance in seeking further help from various service professionals. It is an excellent first step in avoiding the pitfalls of starting, operating sand managing a business.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P137C

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Starting and Operating a BusinessNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100301

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour online course gives the Engineer, Architect or other professional, desiring to start his or her own business, an overview of the basic elements of concern involved in this often underestimated task. It emphasizes exposure to many important topics and concepts and attempts to give guidance in seeking further help from various service professionals. It is an excellent first step in avoiding the pitfalls of starting, operating sand managing a business.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P137H

CEU Course Title:      Fundamentals of Starting and Operating a BusinessNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100301

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour online course gives the Engineer, Architect or other professional, desiring to start his or her own business, an overview of the basic elements of concern involved in this often underestimated task. It emphasizes exposure to many important topics and concepts and attempts to give guidance in seeking further help from various service professionals. It is an excellent first step in avoiding the pitfalls of starting, operating sand managing a business.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ PLS Board, and is acceptable to TX PLS Board. You may print our NJ PLS Board approval letter as evidence to submit to the TX PLS Board when necessary.

 

PDH Course Number: P138

CEU Course Title:      Consultants and Owners from the Other’s Perspective – Avoiding Conflict and Forming Strong Relationships

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Frequently, Consultants and Owner’s do a single project together, then part ways. Why? For others, long-term relationships can come to an abrupt end. Why? Others muddle along but the road remains rocky. Why? This course considers two perspectives – the Consultant as viewed by the Owner, and the Owner as viewed by the Consultant to better understand the other and learn how perceptions develop that create difficulties. Once understood, strategies are developed to minimize problems to facilitate developing a truly mutual beneficial relationship. Relationships can be mutually beneficial, long-term, and profitable. This course draws on the experience of the Instructor, who has extensive experience in both worlds.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P139

CEU Course Title:      Contracts for Professionals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the subject of contracts, and their use by land surveyors and other professionals. Covered in this course are the benefits of preparing written contracts, the necessary elements of written contracts, voiding contracts and items, which design professionals, and land surveyors should always include in their written contracts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P139C

CEU Course Title:      Contracts for ProfessionalsNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100291

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the subject of contracts, and their use by land surveyors and other professionals. Covered in this course are the benefits of preparing written contracts, the necessary elements of written contracts, voiding contracts and items, which design professionals, and land surveyors should always include in their written contracts.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P140

CEU Course Title:      Copyright Protection

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the issue of protecting the drawings and maps that professional surveyors, architects, and engineers prepare for their clients, to prevent loss of control, misuse of plans and potential liability. This course will provide the details needed in order to copyright drawings and maps.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P140C

CEU Course Title:      Copyright ProtectionNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100283

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the issue of protecting the drawings and maps that professional surveyors, architects, and engineers prepare for their clients, to prevent loss of control, misuse of plans and potential liability. This course will provide the details needed in order to copyright drawings and maps.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P141

CEU Course Title:      The Land Surveyor as Expert Witness

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course outlines the role of the Land Surveyor as an expert witness in court proceedings. The course is intended to provide the Land Surveyor with recommended procedures to follow when faced with the prospects of testifying in court to defend your survey. Guidelines are given which aid the Land Surveyor in preparation of his testimony.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P141C

CEU Course Title:      The Land Surveyor as Expert WitnessNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100284

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course outlines the role of the Land Surveyor as an expert witness in court proceedings. The course is intended to provide the Land Surveyor with recommended procedures to follow when faced with the prospects of testifying in court to defend your survey. Guidelines are given which aid the Land Surveyor in preparation of his testimony.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P141F

CEU Course Title:      The Land Surveyor as Expert WitnessFL PLS Board Approved Course 7136

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course outlines the role of the Land Surveyor as an expert witness in court proceedings. The course is intended to provide the Land Surveyor with recommended procedures to follow when faced with the prospects of testifying in court to defend your survey. Guidelines are given which aid the Land Surveyor in preparation of his testimony.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P141G

CEU Course Title:      The Land Surveyor as Expert WitnessNY PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course outlines the role of the Land Surveyor as an expert witness in court proceedings. The course is intended to provide the Land Surveyor with recommended procedures to follow when faced with the prospects of testifying in court to defend your survey. Guidelines are given which aid the Land Surveyor in preparation of his testimony.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P142

CEU Course Title:      Motivating Employees

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course deals with motivating your employees so that they can perform at their peak. The course provides insights into the reasons why some employees are highly motivated while others are not. The course also provides helpful ideas on how to motivate your employees so they can perform at their highest level. The topic of time management is also covered and its importance in the life of a manager is covered in detail. Effective time management allows the manager time to concentrate on things such as employee motivation, which more times than not, gets neglected.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P142C

CEU Course Title:      Motivating EmployeesNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100285

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course deals with motivating your employees so that they can perform at their peak. The course provides insights into the reasons why some employees are highly motivated while others are not. The course also provides helpful ideas on how to motivate your employees so they can perform at their highest level. The topic of time management is also covered and its importance in the life of a manager is covered in detail. Effective time management allows the manager time to concentrate on things such as employee motivation, which more times than not, gets neglected.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P143

CEU Course Title:      Managing Change - Leader's Perspective

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour “leader’s” course will enable participants to conduct an effective self-assessment of their current work situation, their inherent skills, knowledge, and values to help them develop strategy and tactics for surviving a pending change in their work life. It provides many useful and practical tools and aids in leading their employees or work group in a more positive and proactive approach to their collective future.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P144

CEU Course Title:      Managing Change - Leader's and Employee's Perspective

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four-hour “leader’s” course will enable participants to conduct an effective self-assessment of their current work situation, their inherent skills, knowledge, and values to help them develop strategy and tactics for surviving a pending change in their work life. It provides many useful and practical tools and aids in leading their employees or work group in a more positive and proactive approach to their collective future. It also provides leaders or employers with how to help their employees develop an effective plan for managing change. This course will help create high morale and motivation within the work force as they focus more on what they can do for themselves instead of becoming victims.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P145

CEU Course Title:      Multidiscipline Engineering Basics (and Related Specialties) for Project Managers and Others

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: Do you ever wonder what other disciplines do, or are unsure which disciplines are needed for a project? Do you look at drawings of other trades with no or little comprehension? Are you unable to do basic troubleshooting in other disciplines (problems are sure to arise in a project)? Would you like to know the basics as to how to calculate heat gain, or figure out a pump size, or select a beam, size a footing, determine exhaust rates, determine the number of sprinkler heads, size a circuit, select a type and quantity of light fixtures, figure out how much stormwater runoff will occur when you build that new parking lot, etc.? In this course, material is presented that will benefit those interacting with or managing multidisciplines typically employed to design/implement a building project. Practical applications and fundamental understanding of other disciplines could be lacking that weakens the Project Manager’s (PM) ability to successfully manage other disciplines or for others to properly interact. As well, the inability to troubleshoot certain problems in projects lessens the PM’s effectiveness. This course is an introduction to the myriad of engineering and related disciplines/roles necessary to successfully manage, oversee, or coordinate a complex project. While the focus is generally on buildings, it is useful for other projects as well.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P146

CEU Course Title:      Commissioning Fundamentals and a Practical Approach

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Have you ever experienced something not working, but discovered long after start-up? Do you have an uneasy feeling that something might not be installed correctly, but don’t know how to verify? Then try commissioning. Actually, Commissioning is nothing new. What good engineer would not confirm an installation works? But if commissioning is documented poorly, it is inadequate. If it is done improperly, it is inadequate. Projects routinely have problems. One part of the solution is to have a robust and documented Commissioning process (assuming the design is robust in the first place). However, we can go to far and judge success by the weight of the paper generated. How can Commissioning be implemented meaningfully in the real world? This course will attempt to answer this question. The Author has been a leader in the Pharmaceutical industry in the application of documented Commissioning to minimize the regulated paperwork required for Validation/Qualification. He shares his learned experience in this course in the practical application of commissioning, whether in a regulated industry or not. This course is to a general audience – see separate material for specific applications to the Pharmaceutical industry.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P147

CEU Course Title:      A Practical Approach to Pharmaceutical Commissioning and Qualification

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: An initial response to the recommendation to do Pharmaceutical Commissioning is that it is just an additional step – another roadblock to engineering success and something repeated during Qualification. However, effective Commissioning supports engineering and Qualification success. This course addresses efficient Commissioning techniques and synergizing with Qualification. Examples presented are not all definitive, and documentation may exceed or not include certain elements – Commissioning (and Qualification) must be structured for the project. This course contains much of the material basic Commissioning course, but focuses on the Pharmaceutical industry and recent initiatives at Commissioning. The Author has been a leader in the Pharmaceutical industry in the application of documented Commissioning to minimize the regulated paperwork required for Validation/Qualification. He shares his learned experiences in this course in the practical application of commissioning as it specifically relates to Pharmaceutical projects. (Note: See the course entitled “Commissioning Fundamentals and a Practical Approach” for a cost efficient method to apply Commissioning also.)

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P148

CEU Course Title:      Managing Employees for Success

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of employee management and its role in the success of your business. Specifics on how to effectively manage employees are covered, including dealing with “problem employees.” A section on conducting interviews is included, with specifics on the steps that should be followed when conducting an interview.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P148C

CEU Course Title:      Managing Employees for SuccessNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100286

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of employee management and it’s role in the success of your business. Specifics on how to effectively manage employees are covered, including dealing with “problem employees.” A section on conducting interviews is included, with specifics on the steps that should be followed when conducting an interview.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: P148H

CEU Course Title:      Managing Employees for SuccessNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100286

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of employee management and it’s role in the success of your business. Specifics on how to effectively manage employees are covered, including dealing with “problem employees.” A section on conducting interviews is included, with specifics on the steps that should be followed when conducting an interview.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ PLS Board, and is acceptable to TX PLS Board. You may print our NJ PLS Board approval letter as evidence to submit to the TX PLS Board when necessary.

 

PDH Course Number: P149

CEU Course Title:      Budget Concepts for Non-Financial Leaders

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The course is designed to help those in mid-level or line leadership positions in organizations or projects who do not have financial backgrounds to understand more about the behind-the-scenes activities involved in selecting, collecting, and monitoring data involved in typical budget development.

It will help leaders who do have strong financial backgrounds develop their subordinates' knowledge and skills so they can confidently accept a greater responsibility in managing the department's budget.

Participants are taught how to analyze critical historical data for making confident predictions of future demand on equipment, staffing, and other budget-sensitive resources.

There is an easy-to-follow guide to making a budget monitoring worksheet using popular spreadsheet software.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P150

CEU Course Title:      Construction Scheduling Basics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Basic Construction Scheduling is a course intended for professionals working in the construction industry that have not had a lot of experience with scheduling. This course introduces the student to basic terms, processes, and guidelines for developing a simple project schedule. Also included is an introduction to logic which is very important when organizing and developing a sequence of events that eventually comprise the project schedule.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P151

CEU Course Title:      Do It Yourself Teambuilding

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Unlike large projects with immense budgets that may specify teambuilding events and consultants to design and deliver them as part of its execution plan, small and/or community projects may not have that luxury for several reasons: Lack of budget; Lack of expertise to do it; Lack of understanding how it can help; and Lack of awareness that it even exists.

Unfortunately, just because they may not be able to include a teambuilding initiative does not mean there is not the need for it.

Managers of small and/or community projects can realize very similar teambuilding benefits as managers of large projects who can include teambuilding if they understand a few simple concepts and use a few simple tools and techniques.

These tips, tools, and techniques are easily transferable from true projects with a scope, budget, and a contract to "quasi-projects" like organizing the high school senior class trip, which requires just as much organization, scheduling, and reporting as any formal project.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P152

CEU Course Title:      Managing Technical Employees

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: If your job responsibilities include managing technical professionals, you may have experienced frustration in getting them to do what they are supposed to do when they are supposed to do it and in the way they are supposed to do it. Being responsible for people and projects can be challenging and may even keep you awake at night. How can you keep them motivated and on track? This is what good leadership and management is all about. The good news is that leadership skills can be learned, and this course will help. It will teach you how to better communicate with and motivate high performance in your employees, thus reducing your stress and enhancing your career development. Become the confident, effective leader you’d like to be—you can get started right away!

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: P154

CEU Course Title:      Delegating Effectively

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: For any professional or technical specialist who is thrust willingly or not into a leadership role, certain management responsibilities may prove difficult. For most, delegation is such a skill. For many reasons, managers may be fearful of giving up control, sometimes convinced that they have no one reliable enough to delegate responsibility to. Workloads in most organizations of the 21st century are so demanding, however, that learning to delegate is not optional. Delegating by default is usually unsuccessful and leaves all parties frustrated. Learning to delegate and develop the talent you have at your disposal in a planned and proactive way, on the other hand, will ultimately give you back your sense of control and confidence.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.



PDH Course Number: R102

CEU Course Title:      Engineering Ethics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Engineering profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well being of the society, engineers must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. In this lesson, you will be asked to study the Code of Ethics for Engineers published by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). The NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers is designed to provide positive stimulus for ethical conduct as well as helpful guidance and advice concerning the primary and basic obligations of practicing engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. .

*Note to User:

You may have taken this course in a previous year. If you did, please choose PDH Course R105 - Professional Ethics. If you take a course that you have completed before, you will get an old certificate. You may find your old PDH records in "My Account". Thank you for your cooperation.

 

PDH Course Number: R102A

CEU Course Title:      Engineering EthicsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Engineering profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well being of the society, engineers must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. In this lesson, you will be asked to study the Code of Ethics for Engineers published by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). The NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers is designed to provide positive stimulus for ethical conduct as well as helpful guidance and advice concerning the primary and basic obligations of practicing engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: R103

CEU Course Title:      Basic Ethical Theory - Applications for Business and the Environment

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Most likely you are a manager and/or a professional decision maker. Your decisions in the work place affect any number of people. Because other people are affected, your decisions are ethical in nature. The purpose of this short course in ethics will be for you to formulate your own ethic relevant to the work place, your community and the happenings in your personal lives. But more important, this course will provide the theory necessary to categorize the ethical stand of other people. In so do, you should become better at understanding those with counter arguments, knowing how and why their ethical stands differ from your own.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: R103D

CEU Course Title:      Basic Ethical Theory - Applications for Business and the EnvironmentMO PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Most likely you are a manager and/or a professional decision maker. Your decisions in the work place affect any number of people. Because other people are affected, your decisions are ethical in nature. The purpose of this short course in ethics will be for you to formulate your own ethic relevant to the work place, your community and the happenings in your personal lives. But more important, this course will provide the theory necessary to categorize the ethical stand of other people. In so do, you should become better at understanding those with counter arguments, knowing how and why their ethical stands differ from your own.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: R103G

CEU Course Title:      Basic Ethical Theory - Applications for Business and the EnvironmentNY PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Most likely you are a manager and/or a professional decision maker. Your decisions in the work place affect any number of people. Because other people are affected, your decisions are ethical in nature. The purpose of this short course in ethics will be for you to formulate your own ethic relevant to the work place, your community and the happenings in your personal lives. But more important, this course will provide the theory necessary to categorize the ethical stand of other people. In so do, you should become better at understanding those with counter arguments, knowing how and why their ethical stands differ from your own.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. NY PLS Board Approved Course

 

PDH Course Number: R104

CEU Course Title:      Ethics for Surveyors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Surveying profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, all surveyors and mappers must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing the engineering profession are embodied in codes of ethics. Such codes have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional surveying societies and even by some private industries. In this course, you will be asked to study the Surveyors Creed and Canons by the National Society of Professional Surveyors and two sample codes of ethics and professional conduct. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R104C

CEU Course Title:      Ethics for SurveyorsNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100287

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Surveying profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, all surveyors and mappers must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing the engineering profession are embodied in codes of ethics. Such codes have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional surveying societies and even by some private industries. In this course, you will be asked to study the Surveyors Creed and Canons by the National Society of Professional Surveyors and two sample codes of ethics and professional conduct. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: R104F

CEU Course Title:      Ethics for SurveyorsFL PLS Board Approved Course 7137

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Surveying profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, all surveyors and mappers must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing the engineering profession are embodied in codes of ethics. Such codes have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional surveying societies and even by some private industries. In this course, you will be asked to study the Surveyors Creed and Canons by the National Society of Professional Surveyors and two sample codes of ethics and professional conduct. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R104G

CEU Course Title:      Ethics for SurveyorsNY PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Surveying profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, all surveyors and mappers must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing the engineering profession are embodied in codes of ethics. Such codes have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional surveying societies and even by some private industries. In this course, you will be asked to study the Surveyors Creed and Canons by the National Society of Professional Surveyors and two sample codes of ethics and professional conduct.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: R105

CEU Course Title:      Professional Ethics

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Engineering and surveying profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, professional engineers or surveyors must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing each profession are embodied in codes of ethics. Such codes have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional engineering societies and even by some private industries.

In this lesson, you will be asked to study the Code of Ethics for Engineers by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Surveyors Creed and Canons by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). The fundamental principles of conduct of engineers and surveyor include truth, honesty, impartiality, fairness, equity and trustworthiness in their service to the society which is holding engineering professions accountable for decisions that affects quality of life. Those decisions shall be based on technical, societal, cultural, economic, environmental, moral, legal and safety considerations. The NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers and the NSPS Surveyors Creed and Canons are designed to provide positive stimulus for ethical conduct as well as helpful guidance and advice concerning the primary and basic obligations of practicing engineers and surveyors.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R105A

CEU Course Title:      Professional EthicsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Engineering and surveying profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, professional engineers or surveyors must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing each profession are embodied in codes of ethics. Such codes have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional engineering societies and even by some private industries.

In this lesson, you will be asked to study the Code of Ethics for Engineers by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Surveyors Creed and Canons by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). The fundamental principles of conduct of engineers and surveyor include truth, honesty, impartiality, fairness, equity and trustworthiness in their service to the society which is holding engineering professions accountable for decisions that affects quality of life. Those decisions shall be based on technical, societal, cultural, economic, environmental, moral, legal and safety considerations. The NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers and the NSPS Surveyors Creed and Canons are designed to provide positive stimulus for ethical conduct as well as helpful guidance and advice concerning the primary and basic obligations of practicing engineers and surveyors.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: R105G

CEU Course Title:      Professional EthicsNY PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Engineering and surveying profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, professional engineers or surveyors must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing each profession are embodied in codes of ethics. Such codes have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional engineering societies and even by some private industries.

In this lesson, you will be asked to study the Code of Ethics for Engineers by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Surveyors Creed and Canons by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). The fundamental principles of conduct of engineers and surveyor include truth, honesty, impartiality, fairness, equity and trustworthiness in their service to the society which is holding engineering professions accountable for decisions that affects quality of life. Those decisions shall be based on technical, societal, cultural, economic, environmental, moral, legal and safety considerations. The NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers and the NSPS Surveyors Creed and Canons are designed to provide positive stimulus for ethical conduct as well as helpful guidance and advice concerning the primary and basic obligations of practicing engineers and surveyors.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: R106

CEU Course Title:      Standards of Professional Conduct

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Besides meeting specific requirements, such as education, experience, and examination, an engineer/surveyor must get familiar with the rules of professional conduct in order to practice engineering/surveying in any state. While the detailed rules vary from state to state, the basic requirements for the qualifications and the professional conduct are very similar throughout the United States. In this course, the student is asked to study the Standards of Professional Conduct contained in North Carolina and Georgia Board Rules. In addition, the student needs to review Part 29 - Unprofessional Conduct in New York Board Rules.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: R106C

CEU Course Title:      Standards of Professional ConductNJ PELS Board Approved Course CC100288

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Besides meeting specific requirements, such as education, experience, and examination, an engineer/surveyor must get familiar with the rules of professional conduct in order to practice engineering/surveying in any state. While the detailed rules vary from state to state, the basic requirements for the qualifications and the professional conduct are very similar throughout the United States. In this course, the student is asked to study the Standards of Professional Conduct contained in North Carolina and Georgia Board Rules.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: R107

CEU Course Title:      Ethics for Engineers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Engineering profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, all engineers must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing the engineering profession are embodied in codes of ethics and standards of professional conduct. Such codes and standards have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional engineering societies and even by some private industries. In this course, you will be asked to study the Ethics Manual by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R107A

CEU Course Title:      Ethics for Engineers and ArchitectsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Engineering profession is considered to be of vital importance to the safety, health and welfare of the public. In order to serve the public effectively and ensure the well-being of the society, all engineers must not only possess and maintain a high level of technical expertise and competence, but also perform under the standard of professional conduct with adherence to the highest ethical principles. The ethical principles governing the engineering profession are embodied in codes of ethics and standards of professional conduct. Such codes and standards have been adopted by state boards of registration, professional engineering societies and even by some private industries. In this course, you will be asked to study the Ethics Manual by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: R109

CEU Course Title:      The Proper Use of North Carolina Professional Seals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Take a look at a collection of acts of misconduct by North Carolina licensees, taken randomly from public records:

Professional Engineer Case No. V99-028: Signed and sealed architectural drawings beyond the licensee’s legal capability.

Professional Land Surveyor Case No. V98-262: Failed to include the address of the professional firm on the document.

Registered Architect Case No. 380: Incorrectly designated plans not prepared by him or under his direct supervision, as Standard Design Plans; sealed such plans.

This course gets to the source of these and other sealing and certification mistakes; it does so in a clear, concise, and straightforward presentation. Just a few of the topics covered are: (1) The dos and don’ts of sealing, signing, and dating certifications, (2) the acceptable and unacceptable types of seals, (3) the exemptions, exceptions, and special situations to sealing, (4) the avoidance of sealing improprieties due to practice overlap, (5) the performance of minor, out-of-discipline work, incidental to primary licensed practice.

The course material is limited to North Carolina laws and practices. However, there is remarkable similarity among the various States because of their adherence to model laws and model rules adopted by both the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Therefore, professional practitioners licensed in other States may find the content informative. They may be inspired to examine the substance of their native jurisdiction’s rules and regulations, if for no other reason than to contrast it to that of North Carolina’s.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R110

CEU Course Title:      The Proper Use of Iowa Professional Seals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: In Davenport a registered Architect has placed a single certification on a standardized architectural construction document sheet which is part of a technical submission package; none of the accompanying main sheets are certified and none indicate the name of the architectural firm. In Cedar Rapids, an Engineer has submitted a set of building engineering plans to local authorities for approval; he is the only indicated licensed design professional. The set contains numerous, uncertified sheets of major architectural design details. In Sioux City, a Landscape Architect's sealed subdivision plans include the design and layout of a community sewage treatment facility. These examples of sealing and certifying improprieties, while the exception rather than the rule, nevertheless occasionally occur throughout the State. While many times these types of mistakes are unrelated to the accuracy of the technical content contained within the documents, they may potentially cause problems.

This course gets to the source of sealing and certification mistakes; it does so in a clear, concise, and straightforward presentation. Just a few of the topics covered are: (1) The dos and don'ts of sealing, signing, and dating certifications, (2) the acceptable and unacceptable types of seals, (3) the exemptions and special situations to sealing, (4) the avoidance of sealing improprieties due to practice overlap, (5) the performance of minor, out-of-discipline work, incidental to primary licensed practice. The course material is limited to Iowa laws and practices. However, there is remarkable similarity among the various States because of their adherence to model laws and model rules adopted by both the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Therefore, professional practitioners licensed in other States may find the content informative. They may be inspired to examine the substance of their native jurisdiction's rules and regulations, if for no other reason than to contrast it to that of Iowa's.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R111

CEU Course Title:      The Proper Use of Florida Professional Seals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Take a look at a collection of acts of misconduct by Florida licensees, taken randomly from public records:

Professional Engineer Case No.(removed): Affixed his seal to a drawing prepared by an architect without having properly reviewed it for code compliance.

Professional Surveyor and Mapper Case No.(removed): Failed to include the address of the professional firm on the document; failed to indicate the certificate of authorization number.

Registered Architect Case No. 2001-07380: Failed to obtain a certificate of authorization and signed and sealed documents which were not prepared by him or under his responsible supervising control.

This course gets to the source of these and other sealing and certification mistakes; it does so in a clear, concise, and straightforward presentation. Just a few of the topics covered are: (1) The dos and don'ts of sealing, signing, and dating certifications, (2) the acceptable and unacceptable types of seals, (3) the exemptions, exceptions, and special situations to sealing, (4) the avoidance of sealing improprieties due to practice overlap, (5) the performance of minor, out-of-discipline work, incidental to primary licensed practice.

The course material is limited to Florida laws and practices. However, there is remarkable similarity among the various States because of their adherence to model laws and model rules adopted by both the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Therefore, professional practitioners licensed in other States may find the content informative. They may be inspired to examine the substance of their native jurisdiction's rules and regulations, if for no other reason than to contrast it to that of Florida's.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course, if taken together with PDH course R112, meets the requirements set forth by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers to complete four (4) hours of continuing education relating to the Florida Board Laws and Rules during each license renewal biennium.

 

PDH Course Number: R112

CEU Course Title:      Florida Board Laws and Rules: Disciplinary Proceedings and Case Studies

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: A licensed engineer must get familiar with the board laws and rules in order to practice engineering properly in any state. Although the vast majority of the professional engineers practice in accordance with the Board Laws and Rules, the Florida Board often receives complaints against licensees who may have violated the regulations either knowingly or unknowingly. This course provides a review of the Florida Board Laws and Rules concerning the disciplinary proceedings and guidelines for engineering practice. Students are required to study disciplinary provisions contained in Chapters 455 and 471, Florida Statute and Chapter 61G15, Florida Administrative Code. In addition, brief case summaries are presented for recent violations and the disciplinary actions taken by the Board. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course, if taken together with PDH course R111, meets the requirements set forth by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers to complete four (4) hours of continuing education relating to the Florida Board Laws and Rules during each license renewal biennium.

 

PDH Course Number: R114

CEU Course Title:      The Proper Use of New York Professional Seals

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Take a look at a collection of acts of misconduct by New York licensees, taken randomly from public records:

Profession: Architect; License No. (removed); Cal. No. 21188; March 23, 2004.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of signing and sealing plans prepared by another individual without preparing his own evaluation and written report.

Profession: Professional Engineer; License No. (removed); Cal. No. 17881; 09/13/2002.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of routinely permitting others to proofread his reports and sign and affix his seal to said reports.

Profession: Professional Engineer, Land Surveyor; Lic. Nos. (removed); Cal. Nos. 20051, 20052; September 13, 2002. Summary: On three occasions, licensee did not contest charge of certifying inspection forms for which professional services were not properly performed and failing to maintain documents and records, and certifying a survey map and failing to adequately support the map from fieldwork and failing to maintain documents and records.

This course gets to the source of these and other sealing and certification mistakes; it does so in a clear, concise, and straightforward presentation. Just a few of the topics covered are: (1) The dos and don'ts of sealing and signing certifications, (2) the adoption of work prepared by others, (3) the exemptions, exceptions, and special situations to sealing, (4) the avoidance of sealing improprieties due to practice overlap, (5) the performance of minor, out-of-discipline work, incidental to primary licensed practice.

The course material is limited to New York laws and practices. However, there is remarkable similarity among the various States because of their adherence to model laws and model rules adopted by both the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Therefore, professional practitioners licensed in other States may find the content informative. They may be inspired to examine the substance of their native jurisdiction's rules and regulations, if for no other reason than to contrast it to that of New York's.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R114G

CEU Course Title:      The Proper Use of New York Professional SealsNY PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Take a look at a collection of acts of misconduct by New York licensees, taken randomly from public records:

Profession: Architect; License No. (removed); Cal. No. 21188; March 23, 2004.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of signing and sealing plans prepared by another individual without preparing his own evaluation and written report.

Profession: Professional Engineer; License No. (removed); Cal. No. 17881; 09/13/2002.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of routinely permitting others to proofread his reports and sign and affix his seal to said reports.

Profession: Professional Engineer, Land Surveyor; Lic. Nos. (removed); Cal. Nos. 20051, 20052; September 13, 2002. Summary: On three occasions, licensee did not contest charge of certifying inspection forms for which professional services were not properly performed and failing to maintain documents and records, and certifying a survey map and failing to adequately support the map from fieldwork and failing to maintain documents and records.

This course gets to the source of these and other sealing and certification mistakes; it does so in a clear, concise, and straightforward presentation. Just a few of the topics covered are: (1) The dos and don'ts of sealing and signing certifications, (2) the adoption of work prepared by others, (3) the exemptions, exceptions, and special situations to sealing, (4) the avoidance of sealing improprieties due to practice overlap, (5) the performance of minor, out-of-discipline work, incidental to primary licensed practice.

The course material is limited to New York laws and practices. However, there is remarkable similarity among the various States because of their adherence to model laws and model rules adopted by both the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Therefore, professional practitioners licensed in other States may find the content informative. They may be inspired to examine the substance of their native jurisdiction's rules and regulations, if for no other reason than to contrast it to that of New York's.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: R115

CEU Course Title:      The Right Choice: Applying Ethics to Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This experience is designed to make each of you a better person, and, in doing so, make you an ethical engineer in a global society.

Why take ethics? How can ethics help me? What is engineering ethics? Isn't ethics just common sense? Can ethics be taught? How does engineering ethics help me? Can't I just go to a code? You and I will explore these questions.

As we humans expand to a global economy, global ethics, including engineering ethics, must expand. The global economy is driving us to become a single global society of combined other diverse societies. Societies must be ethical in order to co-exist together on our planet. Our own American society demands ethics. Ethics will become to the 21st Century, what the quality revolution was to the '70's, '80's, '90's, and continues today.

"The Right Choice: Applying Ethics to Engineering" will introduce you to thinking ethically and applying your ethics to engineering.

"The Right Choice" is based on the one hour plus lecture, presented to the San Antonio local chapters of ASME and ASM International; and, is written in a lecture style format rather than an academic dissertation. The intent is to make this course more practical, rather than an academic study.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R117

CEU Course Title:      The Right Choice: Applying Ethics and Happiness to Engineering

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This experience studies and guides us to happiness through ethics in our personal and professional lives.

This experience has been written with the goal to balance theory and practical application and, cause you to think about your happiness and your ethics, both individually and professionally.

Your experience should be enhanced through straight forward, helpful, study questions.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: R202

CEU Course Title:      2005 Florida Board Laws and Rules for Professional Engineers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: Besides meeting specific requirements, such as education, experience and examination, an engineer must get familiar with the state laws and rules in order to practice engineering. This online course helps the Florida Licensees review the Board's Laws and Rules contained in Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, Engineering Practice Act and Chapter 61G15 - Florida Administrative Code. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course meets the requirements set forth by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers to complete four (4) hours of continuing education relating to the Florida Board Laws and Rules during each license renewal biennium.

If you need more than 4 PDHs of continuing education relating to the Board Laws and Rules, you may take PDH Courses R111 and R112 in addition to this course.


*Note to Florida PE:
PDH Center (PDHonline.org/PDHcenter.com) is authorized by Florida Board of Professional Engineers to offer online courses on the Board's Laws and Rules and in other areas of practice. PDH Center's Florida Continuing Education Provider Number is CEP#59. Although we submit PDH report to FL PE Board on a monthly basis, your PDH record will not show up on myfloridalicence.com (FL DBPR's Online Services) since FL PE Board currently does not have the capability to enter the PDH records into the database of myfloridalicense.com.

 

PDH Course Number: R301

CEU Course Title:      Texas Board Rules for Professional Engineers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: This course provides a review of the Texas Board Rules contained in Chapters 135, 137 and 139 of Texas Engineering Practice Act and Rules Concerning the Practice of Engineering and Professional Engineering Licensure. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course meets the requirements set forth by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers to complete minimum (1) hour of continuing education relating to the Texas Engineering Practice Act and Board Rules.

 

PDH Course Number: R401

CEU Course Title:      New York Board Laws and Rules for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $75

PDH Course Description: Besides meeting specific requirements, such as education, experience and examination, an engineer must get familiar with the board laws and rules in order to practice engineering properly in any state. This course provides a review of the New York Board Laws and Rules contained in Article 145 - Education Law, Part 29 Unprofessional Conduct - Rules of the Board of Regents and Part 68 Engineering and Land Surveying - Commissioner's Regulations. In addition, brief case summaries are presented for recent violations and the disciplinary actions taken by the Board. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

*Note to New York licensed PE & LS:
The acceptable continuing education subjects for NY PE/LS include study of law, rules and/or ethics which contribute to the professional practice in engineering and land surveying.

 

PDH Course Number: R401G

CEU Course Title:      New York Board Laws and Rules for Professional Engineers and Land SurveyorsNY PLS Board Approved Course

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $79

PDH Course Description: Besides meeting specific requirements, such as education, experience and examination, an engineer must get familiar with the board laws and rules in order to practice engineering properly in any state. This course provides a review of the New York Board Laws and Rules contained in Article 145 - Education Law, Part 29 Unprofessional Conduct - Rules of the Board of Regents and Part 68 Engineering and Land Surveying - Commissioner's Regulations. In addition, brief case summaries are presented for recent violations and the disciplinary actions taken by the Board. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

*Note to New York licensed PE & LS:
The acceptable continuing education subjects for NY PE/LS include study of law, rules and/or ethics which contribute to the professional practice in engineering and land surveying.


This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board.

 

PDH Course Number: R401T

CEU Course Title:      New York Board Laws and Rules for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $160

PDH Course Description: Besides meeting specific requirements, such as education, experience and examination, an engineer must get familiar with the state laws and rules in order to practice engineering. This online course helps the New York licensees review the Board's Laws and Rules contained in New York Education Law Article 145, Board of Regents' Rules Part 29 - Unprofessional Conduct, and Commissioner's Regulations Part 68 - Engineering and Land Surveying. In addition, brief case summaries are presented for recent violations and the disciplinary actions taken by the Board. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Attention to the New York State Licensed PE & LS:


This live-online course has been approved as a continuing education course (live interactive course) by the NY State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying. You are required to meet with the instructor through telephone or Internet at a scheduled time. The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend a meeting and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation. The following is the meeting schedule for next few months:

Meeting Schedule for Live-Online Course R401T

Date

Time

Method

Registration Deadline

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

PM, TBA

Web Meeting

12 PM (Noon) on Monday, December 19, 2005

Tuesday, January 16, 2006

PM, TBA

Web Meeting

12 PM (Noon) on Friday, January 13, 2006

Tuesday, February 13, 2006

PM, TBA

Web Meeting

12 PM (Noon) on Friday, February 10, 2006

TBA: Time to be arranged. Please email info@PDHcenter.com for details on how to attend web meeting once you register and purchase the course. Special training arrangement can be made for a group of 4 or more participants from the same firm.

 

PDH Course Number: S101

CEU Course Title:      An Overview of Cold-Formed Steel Structures

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $35

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the manufacturing process of cold-formed steel, the fundamental theories of cold-formed steel design, advantages of cold-formed steel over other construction materials, cold-formed steel applications in today's construction market, and the connection methods.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S101A

CEU Course Title:      An Overview of Cold-Formed Steel StructuresAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the manufacturing process of cold-formed steel, the fundamental theories of cold-formed steel design, advantages of cold-formed steel over other construction materials, cold-formed steel applications in today's construction market, and the connection methods.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S102

CEU Course Title:      Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: To maintain the lateral stability of the buildings constructed with load-bearing steel stud walls, the design engineer often utilizes the cold-formed steel shear walls. In this lesson, you are required to study Shear Wall Design Guide published by North American Steel Framing Alliance (NASFA). This technical document provides the minimum design requirements and the allowable shear capacities of various wall constructions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S103

CEU Course Title:      Basement Wall Repair Using Grip-Tite Wall Anchors

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $19

PDH Course Description: Cracked or bulged basement wall is one of the most frequently encountered problems by the structural engineers engaged in the residential work. In this lesson, you will be introduced to the Grip-Tite wall anchor system, which is a very effective system to restore the structural integrity of the basement wall where the primary cracks are in the horizontal direction or are due to the hydrostatic pressure or the lateral earth pressure. This course also includes a case study using Grip-Tite wall anchor system. At the end of the course you need to take a multiple-choice quiz to earn PDH units.

 

PDH Course Number: S104

CEU Course Title:      Fall Protection in Construction

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: As a qualified person, a structural engineer may be asked to design a new fall protection system or to evaluate the structural adequacy of an existing fall protection system/component based on the OSHA design guidelines. In this lesson, you are required to study Fall Protection in Construction (OSHA 3146 – a design standard) published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This technical document covers the important design aspects of fall protection systems and the required strength of each component. You will also be introduced to the proprietary fall protection devices available on the market. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S105

CEU Course Title:      Basics of Computer-Assisted Analysis of Building and Industrial Structures

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Computer-assisted structural engineering is now widely adopted in the industry. The availability of advanced analysis tools based on finite element and matrix structural analysis concepts have enabled engineers and architects to model, analyze and design innovative, complex and unusual building and industrial structures. The introduction and proliferation of such software analysis tools has to be complemented by a firm and sound understanding of the fundamental analytical concepts used in the formulation of the built-in analysis and design algorithms. This course introduces engineers and architects to these fundamental theories behind most structural engineering analysis software commonly used in the profession. The course emphasizes on a discussion of simplified but fundamental aspects of stiffness-based finite element methodology that forms the basis for most structural engineering software. Important assumptions regarding the behavior of buildings are also included. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S106

CEU Course Title:      Design/Evaluation of Overhead Lifting Lugs

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: In industrial facilities, power plants, etc., overhead hoists are used for rigging equipment and materials where lower overhead restricts the use of a crane. These overhead hoists are suspended from lifting lugs. This course illustrates the design of an overhead-lifting lug in the Mathcad environment. The engineering principles illustrated can also be applied to evaluate lifting lugs attached to a spreader beam, lifted load, etc. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S106A

CEU Course Title:      Design/Evaluation of Overhead Lifting Lugs Using Mathcad

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: In industrial facilities, power plants, etc., overhead hoists are used for rigging equipment and materials where lower overhead restricts the use of a crane. These overhead hoists are suspended from lifting lugs. This course illustrates the design of an overhead-lifting lug in the Mathcad environment. The engineering principles illustrated can also be applied to evaluate lifting lugs attached to a spreader beam, lifted load, etc. The Mathcad file provided in this course is for illustrative purpose only, and is not intended for use in any specific project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S107

CEU Course Title:      Brick Veneer/Steel Stud Wall Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The brick veneer/steel stud wall system is one of the most common building exteriors for commercial and institutional structures. The system offers many benefits, such as attractive appearance, high resistance to water penetration, low thermal transmission rate and low maintenance. In this lesson, you are required to study the Technical Note 28B - Brick Veneer, Steel Stud Walls published by Brick Institute of America (BIA). This technical document addresses the considerations and recommendations for the design, detailing, materials selection and construction of brick veneer/steel stud panel walls. The information presented pertains to behavior of veneer, differential movement, ties and anchors, air space, detailing, selection of materials and construction techniques. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S107A

CEU Course Title:      Brick Veneer/Steel Stud Wall DesignAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: The brick veneer/steel stud wall system is one of the most common building exteriors for commercial and institutional structures. The system offers many benefits, such as attractive appearance, high resistance to water penetration, low thermal transmission rate and low maintenance. In this lesson, you are required to study the Technical Note 28B - Brick Veneer, Steel Stud Walls published by Brick Institute of America (BIA). This technical document addresses the considerations and recommendations for the design, detailing, materials selection and construction of brick veneer/steel stud panel walls. The information presented pertains to behavior of veneer, differential movement, ties and anchors, air space, detailing, selection of materials and construction techniques.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S108

CEU Course Title:      Uncoated Weathering Steel in Bridge Structures

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $49

PDH Course Description: Uncoated (unpainted) A588 weathering steel has been a primary construction material for bridges in the United States since 1964. In this lesson, you are required to study the Technical Advisory T 5140.22: Uncoated Weathering Steel in Structures published by US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Technical Advisory T 5140.22 provides specific design guidance and recommendations about the use of weathering steel in highway structures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S109

CEU Course Title:      Vertical Deflection Solutions for Light Gauge Steel Framing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $15

PDH Course Description: The vertical deflection phenomenon has been an inherent problem in the history of structural design. This course discusses the common problems associated with the vertical deflection, and presents cost-effective solutions to accommodate the vertical deflection of the primary structure. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S110

CEU Course Title:      Durability Design of Corrugated Steel Pipes

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $69

PDH Course Description: Corrugated steel pipes (CSP) have been used widely in the construction industry, and is among the top-rated products for infrastructure. In this lesson, you are required to study Chapter 8 of Modern Sewer Design: Durability (1999 edition), which provides detailed discussion regarding the factors affecting CSP durability, field studies of CSP durability, available coatings for CSP, and AISI method for CSP service life prediction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S111

CEU Course Title:      Specifications for Light Gauge Steel Framing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $49

PDH Course Description: The light gauge steel framing is a fast growing method of structural support in both commercial and residential construction. This course discusses the adequate performance specifications for Sections 05400 and 09260 to ensure a quality construction. In addition, a copy of the sample specifications and inspection reports is also made available as a free download. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S112

CEU Course Title:      Engineering Calculations Using Mathcad

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   5 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   5 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   5 LU

Online Course Price:    $95

PDH Course Description: Mathcad is a powerful computational tool for engineers. In this lesson, you will learn the basic features of Mathcad and two Mathcad applications in the real world of structural engineering. In particular, you will learn how to enter text, build mathematical expressions, define variables, define functions, define range variables, create graphs, and specify units. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S113

CEU Course Title:      Computer-Aided LRFD Analysis and Design of Bolted Splices for Steel Bridges

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course will lead the engineers through AISIsplice – a computer software developed by AISI for the design of bolted field splices of flexural steel members per 1999 AASHTO specifications. The course materials consist of two parts: (1) a Power Point presentation: Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Bolted Splice for Steel Bridges, which covers the theory behind AISIsplice software, and (2) User's Manual of AISIsplice (V3.0, 2001 edition), which provides detailed guidance on how to analyze and design bolted splice for steel bridges using AISIsplice software. This course includes a free trial version of the software and a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S114

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Steel Utility Poles

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $49

PDH Course Description: Compared to their wood counterparts, steel utility poles provide the benefits of superior strength, consistent performance, and enhanced reliability. This course introduces steel utility poles to engineers in the utility industry. The course materials consist of three parts: (1) a slide show: Steel Gallery Featuring Utility Poles, which covers the basics of steel utility poles and their advantages over the wood poles; (2) a Power Point presentation: Design & Testing of Steel Poles, which provides the detailed information on current design standards, load and strength factors, and the performance of the steel utility poles; and (3) Frequently Asked Questions regarding steel utility poles. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S115

CEU Course Title:      Computer-Aided Design and Detailing of Short Span Steel Bridges

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: The majority of U.S. bridges in need of repairs are short-span bridges linking vitally important state, county and municipal roads. This course illustrates the use of AISIbeam software package for the design and detailing of the short-span steel bridges. A discussion of achieving maximum economy is also included in the course material. The students are asked to use the software to solve three steel beam problems before taking a multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course.

 

PDH Course Number: S116

CEU Course Title:      Special Vertical & Lateral Load Considerations for Steel Joists & Joist Girders

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one hour online course will provide the user with an understanding of the special design considerations necessary when dealing with unusual vertical and horizontal loads on steel joists and joist girders. The course discusses the options available when designing joists for special uniform and concentrated vertical loads, and the capacity limitations of both joists and joist girders to resist lateral loads. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S116A

CEU Course Title:      Special Vertical & Lateral Load Considerations for Steel Joists & Joist GirdersAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one hour online course will provide the user with an understanding of the special design considerations necessary when dealing with unusual vertical and horizontal loads on steel joists and joist girders. The course discusses the options available when designing joists for special uniform and concentrated vertical loads, and the capacity limitations of both joists and joist girders to resist lateral loads. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S117

CEU Course Title:      The Analysis of Open Web Steel Joists in Existing Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course will provide the user with an understanding of the limitations and precautions necessary when analyzing an existing open web joist member for new or additional loads. This course includes a quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S117A

CEU Course Title:      The Analysis of Open Web Steel Joists in Existing BuildingsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course will provide the user with an understanding of the limitations and precautions necessary when analyzing an existing open web joist member for new or additional loads. This course includes a quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S118

CEU Course Title:      Dissimilar Metal Corrosion

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course discusses the process of corrosion that can occur between two dissimilar metals in the presence of a conductive solution such as moisture. It is important to have an understanding of the potential for this process so that precautions can be taken when designing and detailing connections between different metals. This course will enable the designer to avoid situations that provide the most potential for corrosion and subsequent deterioration of the connected metals. This course includes a quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S118A

CEU Course Title:      Dissimilar Metal CorrosionAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course discusses the process of corrosion that can occur between two dissimilar metals in the presence of a conductive solution such as moisture. It is important to have an understanding of the potential for this process so that precautions can be taken when designing and detailing connections between different metals. This course will enable the designer to avoid situations that provide the most potential for corrosion and subsequent deterioration of the connected metals. This course includes a quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S119

CEU Course Title:      Curtainwall Primer for Structural Engineers

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Definitions of a curtainwall sometimes differ between an Architect and an Engineer. It is therefore important that a structural engineer understand the different types of systems available and in use. This one hour online course will provide the user with a basic understanding of curtainwall systems as they relate to the structural design and detailing of the supports for this specialty type of building cladding. This course includes a quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S120

CEU Course Title:      Metal Building Systems

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Most all of the leading pre-engineered metal building manufacturers, through their builders/dealer networks or in-house support personnel, offer framing selection assistance. Typically the manufacturers make sure that no critical aspects of the selection process are inadvertently over-looked prior to ordering the building system. This type of assistance can be invaluable even for those designers that are familiar with the metal building approach. This course will enable the user to understand and be able to properly communicate with these sources when developing a project that involves a pre-engineered or metal building system. This course will also expose the user to both definitions and an understanding of the different types of structural framing available from pre-engineered metal building system manufacturers. In addition, this course will make it possible for a project engineer or architect to select the most economical type of structural framing system for a given building. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S120A

CEU Course Title:      Metal Building SystemsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Most all of the leading pre-engineered metal building manufacturers, through their builders/dealer networks or in-house support personnel, offer framing selection assistance. Typically the manufacturers make sure that no critical aspects of the selection process are inadvertently over-looked prior to ordering the building system. This type of assistance can be invaluable even for those designers that are familiar with the metal building approach. This course will enable the user to understand and be able to properly communicate with these sources when developing a project that involves a pre-engineered or metal building system. This course will also expose the user to both definitions and an understanding of the different types of structural framing available from pre-engineered metal building system manufacturers. In addition, this course will make it possible for a project engineer or architect to select the most economical type of structural framing system for a given building.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S121

CEU Course Title:      Leaner Columns

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will provide the user with a basic understanding of the "Leaner Column" concept as it relates to the general stability provided to a structure in relationship to each individual compression element or column. This course will provide the user with methods and recommendations for incorporating "Leaner Columns" into the design of both rigid and braced frames. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S122

CEU Course Title:      Design of Short Span Steel Bridges

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $55

PDH Course Description: Bridge engineering has continued to evolve as increasing knowledge of material properties, structural behavior, and the environment change methods of design and construction. In this course, the basic principle and theory of designing short span steel bridges based on AASHTO Load Factor Design method are introduced. An example of steel bridge girder design utilizing this LFD method is also presented. This course focuses on the design issues related to the safety, the serviceability and the constructibility of steel bridges, and is intended for practice engineers and engineering students with basic knowledge of steel structures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S123

CEU Course Title:      Fabricator's Economic Perspective on Steel Bridges

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $49

PDH Course Description: To build cost-effective steel bridges is a challenge that faces today's designers, fabricators, contractors and owners. This course discusses the major factors impacting steel bridge fabrication cost and maintenance cost from fabricator's perspective, and provides some real fabrication costs and cost comparisons that can be used in the actual design process. Several new developments in High Performance Steel are also presented. Additional references have been included in this course for those who need help in making decisions with respect to cost-effective bridge design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S124

CEU Course Title:      Concrete Forming Systems Options, Considerations, Design and Cost

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The proper selection of concrete forms is critical to achieving the desired results of esthetics, efficient productions and low costs. This course leads the reader through the numerous considerations and options that are important to the form selection process. This course discusses the important factors and options that are necessary to intelligently select and design concrete form systems. These factors apply to footings, walls, columns and slabs forms and include the method of placing, vibrating, finishing and curing the concrete. The course concludes with an example of wall form design procedures and cost comparisons of two wall form systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S125

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Composite Concrete Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This course leads the reader through the step-by-step process required to design a composite slab and beam system. The basic formulas for design are given with an explanation as why they are used and how they are applied. The purpose of this course is to give an insight and understanding of the process of composite concrete design and construction procedures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S126

CEU Course Title:      The Design of Reinforced Masonry and Precast Concrete Lintels

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: The focus of this one-hour online course is the design of reinforced concrete masonry lintels (commonly referred to as bond beams) and precast reinforced concrete lintels. Information is also provided on the how loads supported by lintels are evaluated in light of the arching action of masonry. This course includes a quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S126A

CEU Course Title:      The Design of Reinforced Masonry and Precast Concrete LintelsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: The focus of this one-hour online course is the design of reinforced concrete masonry lintels (commonly referred to as bond beams) and precast reinforced concrete lintels. Information is also provided on the how loads supported by lintels are evaluated in light of the arching action of masonry. This course includes a quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S127

CEU Course Title:      General Overview of Post-Tensioned Concrete Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course will enable you to obtain a general understanding of the most commonly used structural design philosophy and analysis of post-tensioned concrete in the industry today. This course will define the difference between pretensioned and post-tensioned concrete, and will establish the basis of design for post-tensioned concrete. A description of the methods of design including primary and secondary moment effects, load-balancing, preliminary sizing of members, tendon arrangement, losses and service and ultimate strength analysis will be provided. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S128

CEU Course Title:      Hot Weather Concreting

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course provides a basic understanding of hot weather concrete operations as defined by ACI 305. This course includes definitions, effects and recommendations for hot weather concreting per ACI. This course includes a quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S128A

CEU Course Title:      Hot Weather ConcretingAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course provides a basic understanding of hot weather concrete operations as defined by ACI 305. This course includes definitions, effects and recommendations for hot weather concreting per ACI. This course includes a quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S129

CEU Course Title:      Cold Weather Concreting

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course provides a basic understanding of cold weather concrete operations as defined by ACI 306. This course includes definitions, effects and recommendations for cold weather concreting per ACI. This course includes a quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S129A

CEU Course Title:      Cold Weather ConcretingAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course provides a basic understanding of cold weather concrete operations as defined by ACI 306. This course includes definitions, effects and recommendations for cold weather concreting per ACI. This course includes a quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S130

CEU Course Title:      Concrete Slabs and the Use of the F-Number System

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: The F-number system was developed because of the inadequacy of the straightedge specifications historically used in the construction industry to control slab flatness and levelness. As a result of equipment developed by the Face Company to qualify the levelness and roughness of slabs, the ACI Committee 117 established a system to evaluate the readings of this same machine. This method is referred to as the F-number system and is used today to specify and evaluate the levelness and flatness of both slab-on-grades and elevated slabs. This course includes a quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S131

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Structural Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Reinforced concrete is used in bridges, buildings, dams, foundations and even sculptures. This course will lead the reader through the design of structural concrete by both working stress and ultimate strength design methods. Both of these methods are explained in theory and by example by first comparing live load configurations and then following a step-by-step calculation so that an actual design is achieved and the results are compared. This course also shows the reader how critical the selected loading model is to developing a successful design. Finally, the reason why both methods have their application is discussed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S132

CEU Course Title:      Slab-on-Grade Reinforcing Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will provide the user with an understanding of the subgrade drag theory and how it relates to the reinforcing of slab-on-grades as required to help control shrinkage cracking. Two other alternate design methods are also discussed relative to the sizing of "distribution" slab-on-grade reinforcement. Different types of reinforcing materials are also discussed including welded wire fabric, conventional deformed reinforcing bars and post-tensioning tendons. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S132A

CEU Course Title:      Slab-on-Grade Reinforcing DesignAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This course will provide the user with an understanding of the subgrade drag theory and how it relates to the reinforcing of slab-on-grades as required to help control shrinkage cracking. Two other alternate design methods are also discussed relative to the sizing of "distribution" slab-on-grade reinforcement. Different types of reinforcing materials are also discussed including welded wire fabric, conventional deformed reinforcing bars and post-tensioning tendons. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S133

CEU Course Title:      Post-Tensioned Concrete Design Spreadsheet Program

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course provides the documentation to enable the use of a post-tension design spreadsheet program for one-way concrete beam and slab and two-way concrete slab systems. Documentation for the program includes: Program Scope, Design Assumptions, Design Methodology, Program Limitations, Description of Input/Output, Hardware Requirements, Variable List, Design Examples and Manual Calculation Checks. In addition, a copy of the spreadsheet program is also made available. The propose of this course is to enable the user to develop a fundamental understanding of the design of post-tensioned concrete structures in order to make the use of the spreadsheet program both possible and practical. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S134

CEU Course Title:      Design of Bolts in Shear-Bearing Connections per AISC LRFD 3rd Edition (2001)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: Every steel structure is usually assembled by connecting the individual components to each other with rivets or bolts or by welding. The structural bolts have replaced the rivets as an accepted means of connecting members in the last few decades. This course will review the basic concepts of design of bolts in shear/bearing type connections, based on the criteria specified in the latest edition of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design, Third Edition, November, 2001, (herein referred as LRFD). The topics included are: general requirements for bolted joints, including the different types of structural bolts (high-strength and common bolts), layout of bolted connections, proper specification of joint type, design shear and bearing strength, and modes of failures of the connected parts. Bolts in tension (or tension with shear), slip resistance joints, and eccentric loaded connections are not in the scope of this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S135

CEU Course Title:      2000 International Building Code - Structural Design

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: The 2000 International Building Code has been adopted by forty-four states and District of Columbia as of November 2004. This course highlights the structural provisions contained in Chapter 16 of IBC 2000, and helps structural engineers get familiar with the latest building code requirements. The course materials are based on IBC 2000: Chapter 16 - Structural Design (88 pages, you need to have a copy of IBC 2000 for this course). Detailed sample wind and seismic load calculations for a two-story building per IBC 2000 are presented, which include both simplified seismic load analysis procedure and the equivalent lateral force procedure for comparison purpose. Useful tips are also provided within the sample calculations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S136

CEU Course Title:      Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   10 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   10 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   10 LU

Online Course Price:    $249

PDH Course Description: Distress and deterioration of concrete may be caused by many different factors such as accidental loading, chemical reactions, corrosion of embedded metal, freezing and thawing, and inadequate construction or design. This course provides guidance on evaluating the condition of the concrete in a structure, relating the condition of the concrete to the underlying cause or causes of that condition, selecting an appropriate repair material and method for any deficiency found, using the selected materials and methods to repair or rehabilitate the structure, and preparing concrete investigation reports for repair and rehabilitation projects. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-2002: Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures (1995 edition, 184 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S137

CEU Course Title:      Standard Practice for Shotcrete

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Shotcrete is often used for slope and surface protection, swimming pool construction, tunnel lining, special architectural features, and renovating existing structures. This course provides guidance on the selection, proportioning, and application of shotcrete. Subjects discussed include shotcrete and applications, materials, equipment and crew, preconstruction testing and evaluation, placement, quality control, and quality assurance. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-2005: Standard Practice for Shotcrete (1993 edition, 63 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S138

CEU Course Title:      Light Steel Framing & the Structural Engineer - Part I

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $295

PDH Course Description: A new and different kind of seminar that stresses specific situations and guarantees immediate results ... Find out more about selling yourself and your company … As well as collecting fees for your services during the first evening's program. Day two includes 10 presentations of common configurations organized within the design and construction of an animated six-story building. Utilizing a combination of steel and concrete primary frames and load bearing LSF, the building incorporates the most common LSF configurations.

If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link:

 

PDH Course Number: S139

CEU Course Title:      Light Steel Framing & the Structural Engineer - Part II

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $15

PDH Course Description: A new and different kind of seminar that stresses specific situations and guarantees immediate results ... Find out more about selling yourself and your company … As well as collecting fees for your services during the first evening's program. Day two includes 10 presentations of common configurations organized within the design and construction of an animated six-story building. Utilizing a combination of steel and concrete primary frames and load bearing LSF, the building incorporates the most common LSF configurations.

 

PDH Course Number: S140

CEU Course Title:      Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design using AISIWINTM Software

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is designed to introduce practicing structural engineers to the design of cold-formed steel while using commercially available software called AISIWINTM. AISIWINTM was developed by Devco Software, Inc.. AISIWINTM is available for free distribution at Clark Steel Framing’s web site www.clarksteel.com. This course requires the student to download and study both the AISIWIN software and its user’s manual. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S141

CEU Course Title:      Beams, Joists, Rafters - Practical Bending Member Theory

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course explains in plain language the practical design of beams, joists, and rafters. There are no equations or math herein. The approach is 100% conceptual, using simple examples, such as the 'bent finger' and 'book-beam' experiments. Includes many sketches, and interesting 'Question / Answer' side bars. This course teaches the practical side of bending theory, including: The three design elements critical to all bending members. The critical differences between simply supported and continuous bending members. The most effective remedies for overspanned bending members. The locations of minimum and maximum stresses, and negative moments in bending members, and why it matters. Where cutting and notching is okay. Where it's not, and why. The most common cause of bending member failure, and what can be done to avoid it. The difference between overstressed bending members and those which do not meet deflection criteria. Why certain floors are bouncy. Whether or not they're dangerous, and what can be done to avoid / remedy them. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

 

PDH Course Number: S141A

CEU Course Title:      Beams, Joists, Rafters - Practical Bending Member TheoryAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course explains in plain language the practical design of beams, joists, and rafters. There are no equations or math herein. The approach is 100% conceptual, using simple examples, such as the 'bent finger' and 'book-beam' experiments. Includes many sketches, and interesting 'Question / Answer' side bars.

This course teaches the practical side of bending theory, including:

1. The three design elements critical to all bending members.

2. The critical differences between simply supported and continuous bending members.

3. The most effective remedies for overspanned bending members.

4. The locations of minimum and maximum stresses, and negative moments in bending members, and why it matters.

5. Where cutting and notching is okay. Where it's not, and why.

6. The most common cause of bending member failure, and what can be done to avoid it.

7. The difference between overstressed bending members and those which do not meet deflection criteria.

8. Why certain floors are bouncy. Whether or not they're dangerous, and what can be done to avoid / remedy them.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S142

CEU Course Title:      Why Concrete Quality Assurance is Important?

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: Concrete Quality assurance is a team effort requiring precise testing, detailed planning, expert observation and professional craftsmanship from mining to ribbon cutting. The quality of the concrete can be compromised at every stage of the process by poor workmanship, lapse of proper testing or failure to prepare for contingencies. When each team member expertly performs their task a pride of accomplishment is realized by all. For that reason alone it is important that everyone know why their job is important and the effects caused by applying their efforts. This course discuss issues involving Mix design; Batch Plants; Transit Mixers; Slump Consistency; Compression Cylinders; Air Content; Cold Weather Concerns; Hot Weather Concerns; Concrete Placing; Forming Concrete; Wet Finishing; Curing Concrete; and Dry Finishing This course includes a True-False quiz at the end that was designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S143

CEU Course Title:      Computer Design of Beams, Joists, and Rafters

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: In this course you will learn how to design simply supported beams, joists, and rafters using a PC with ConstructionCalc's Wood Beam Calculator program. The exam quiz consists of actually designing two complicated bending members. Specific items covered include: Determining snow, live, and dead loading Determination of span and tributary width Allowable deflection criteria and its impact on final design Inclusion of self-weight in the design Lateral bracing requirements for bending members Uniform loads, partial uniform loads, point loads, and wedge (triangle) loads Interpreting output information Choosing the most efficient solution alternative This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end that was designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S144

CEU Course Title:      Grouting Technology

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: This online course provides technical criteria and guidance for civil works grouting applications. The contents cover grouting materials, grouting equipment, and grouting applications to various types of structures such as tunnels, chambers and building foundations. The course materials are based entirely on the Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-3506 of US Army Corps of Engineers: Grouting Technology. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S145

CEU Course Title:      Masonry Structural Design for Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   15 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   15 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   1.5 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   15 LU

Online Course Price:    $349

PDH Course Description: This online course presents criteria and guidance for the structural design of reinforced masonry in buildings. The contents cover quality assurance, material properties, crack control, and design criteria for reinforced masonry walls and shear walls. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-809-3/AFM 88-3 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Masonry Structural Design for Buildings. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S146

CEU Course Title:      Structural Design Criteria for Structures Other Than Buildings

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This online course presents structural design criteria for structures other than buildings, furnishes design guidance for various types of structures, and identifies special considerations with regard to certain materials in specific applications. The contents cover transportation structures, site structures, structures for bulk materials, water related structures, mechanical system structures, electrical and communication structures. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-809-6/AFM 88-3 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Structural Design Criteria for Structures Other Than Buildings. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S147

CEU Course Title:      Engineered Wood Construction Guide

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course presents information on engineered wood products and their applications in building construction. The contents cover floor construction, wall construction, and roof construction. The course materials are based entirely on the APA publication: Engineered Wood Construction Guide. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S147A

CEU Course Title:      Engineered Wood Construction GuideAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $199

PDH Course Description: This course presents information on engineered wood products and their applications in building construction. The contents cover floor construction, wall construction, and roof construction. The course materials are based entirely on the APA publication: Engineered Wood Construction Guide. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S148

CEU Course Title:      Wood Design: Diaphragms and Shear Walls

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course presents information on design and construction of wood diaphragms and shear walls. The contents cover rigid and flexible diaphragms, shear walls, and detailed design examples. The course materials are based entirely on the APA publication: Diaphragms and Shear Walls. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S148A

CEU Course Title:      Wood Design: Diaphragms and Shear WallsAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course presents information on design and construction of wood diaphragms and shear walls. The contents cover rigid and flexible diaphragms, shear walls, and detailed design examples. The course materials are based entirely on the APA publication: Diaphragms and Shear Walls. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S149

CEU Course Title:      Analysis of Bolt Torquing

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: During maintenance activities in a power plant environment, the plant engineer is often called upon to make decisions concerning bolts in bolted connections in a variety of situations. Most of these bolts are torqued to achieve a pre-load rather than being tensioned with a tensioner. This course discusses the analysis of bolt torquing. The ability to perform a component level analysis on a bolt will provide the plant engineer an engineering tool to make the correct technical decision. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S150

CEU Course Title:      Structural Steel Welding

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the basic factors every engineer should know about structural steel welding. It is important to have an understanding of the potential problems and critical parameters that need to be taken into account in joining steels. This course will enable the designer to become familiar with the typical weld terminology, understand the metallurgical changes that occur during welding, and the precautions to take to avoid situations that can ultimately lead to failures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S150A

CEU Course Title:      Structural Steel WeldingAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the basic factors every engineer should know about structural steel welding. It is important to have an understanding of the potential problems and critical parameters that need to be taken into account in joining steels. This course will enable the designer to become familiar with the typical weld terminology, understand the metallurgical changes that occur during welding, and the precautions to take to avoid situations that can ultimately lead to failures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S151

CEU Course Title:      Steel Sheet Piling

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour course will provide the user with an understanding of the general structural design guidelines associated with the use of structural steel sheet. In addition examples of project applications of steel sheet piling, the development of the design parameters and the basis for the structural analysis of sheet piling is discussed. This course includes a true-false quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S151A

CEU Course Title:      Steel Sheet PilingAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour course will provide the user with an understanding of the general structural design guidelines associated with the use of structural steel sheet. In addition examples of project applications of steel sheet piling, the development of the design parameters and the basis for the structural analysis of sheet piling is discussed.

This course includes a true-false quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S152

CEU Course Title:      Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams per ACI 318-02

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: The most important single characteristic of a beam is its strength. The two most important quantities that must be considered in the design of beams are vertical shear and bending moment. In the design of reinforced concrete beams for the limit state of failure several factors need to be reconciled since these beams are neither homogeneous nor elastic at the ultimate load.

This course will cover the basic concepts of design of reinforced concrete beams, based on the new criteria specified in the latest edition of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete ACI 318-02, (herein referred as ACI 318).

The topics included are: design assumptions, general principles and requirements, minimum reinforcement for flexural members, new load factors and strength reduction factors, and distribution of flexural reinforcement. Doubly reinforced sections, nonrectangular sections, T-beams two-way slab, deep beams, shear and torsion, and prestressed beams are not in the scope of this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S153

CEU Course Title:      Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams per ACI 318-02

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: In addition to meeting flexural requirements, beams must be safe against premature failure due to diagonal tension in the concrete as a result of shear and longitudinal flexural stress. Tension stresses are of particularly concern in view of the low tensile strength of concrete. These tension stresses are not only limited to the horizontal bending stresses which are caused by bending alone. Tension stresses of various inclinations and magnitudes, resulting from shear alone (at the neutral axis) or from combined action of shear and bending, are present in all parts of a beam and can affect its integrity if not adequately provided for.

This course will cover the basic concepts of design of shear strength and shear reinforcement for nonprestressed reinforced concrete beams, based on the new criteria specified in the latest edition of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete ACI 318-02, (herein referred as ACI 318).

The topics included are: shear stress based on linear stress distribution, shear strength of beams with and without shear reinforcement, lower and upper limits of shear reinforcement, critical section for shear strength calculation, and ACI 318 code provisions for shear strength of beams. The course will cover beams of intermediate and slender lengths only. The effect of axial force on shear strength, deep beams, brackets and corbels, torsion, shear friction, shear transfer for two-way slab and prestressed beams are not in the scope of this course.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S154

CEU Course Title:      Design of Fully Restrained Moment Connections per AISC LRFD 3rd Edition (2001)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Many steel structures require connections that can develop moment because the beams are parts of a rigid frame. Beams that are part of the wind-bracing system of multi-story building must resist end moments resulting from both wind, seismic, and gravity loads. In the usual case, the moment capacity of the connection in such frames depends upon tension and /or shear developed in the fasteners or welds. This 4-hour course will review the basic concepts of the design of fully restrained moment connections (refer as FR moment connection in this course), based on the criteria specified in part 12 of the latest edition of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design, Third Edition, November, 2001, (herein referred as LRFD). The topics included are: general requirements for moment connections, including the effect of the moment connections on the flanges and web of the columns, prying forces in moment-resistant connections, welding considerations for FR moment connections, flange-plated FR moment connections, and directly welded flanges. Design of FR moment connections for HSS and steel pipe, extended end-plate moment connections, FR moment splices, and moment connections to column-web supports are not in the scope of this course. For FR moment connections that are part of a seismic-force-resisting system in which the seismic response factor R is greater than 3, refer to the Seismic Provisions, which are available from AISC at www.aisc.org. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S155

CEU Course Title:      Concrete Deterioration

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Reinforced concrete is a very versatile and durable building material. Reinforced concrete efficiently combines the best properties of concrete and reinforcing steel into a strong structural element. In addition, the high alkalinity of concrete helps to protect the embedded steel from corrosion. However, due to the porosity of concrete, its use in exterior environments and tendency to be exposed to deleterious chemicals, this material can easily be subjected to deterioration.

Deterioration of concrete can take the form of corrosion of the internal reinforcing or degradation of the exposed surface of the material. Cracks increase the likely hood of the deterioration of concrete in most environments. Concrete can also become deteriorated via freeze/thaw cycles, internal aggregate reactions and heat. Visual and destructive methods of investigation should be employed when determining the cause of concrete deterioration. The results of the physical observations and material tests associated with a proper investigation should be used to establish the best methods of repair and prevention of further deterioration.

This course includes a true-false quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S155A

CEU Course Title:      Concrete DeteriorationAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: Reinforced concrete is a very versatile and durable building material. Reinforced concrete efficiently combines the best properties of concrete and reinforcing steel into a strong structural element. In addition, the high alkalinity of concrete helps to protect the embedded steel from corrosion. However, due to the porosity of concrete, its use in exterior environments and tendency to be exposed to deleterious chemicals, this material can easily be subjected to deterioration.

Deterioration of concrete can take the form of corrosion of the internal reinforcing or degradation of the exposed surface of the material. Cracks increase the likely hood of the deterioration of concrete in most environments. Concrete can also become deteriorated via freeze/thaw cycles, internal aggregate reactions and heat.

Visual and destructive methods of investigation should be employed when determining the cause of concrete deterioration. The results of the physical observations and material tests associated with a proper investigation should be used to establish the best methods of repair and prevention of further deterioration.

This course includes a true-false quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

 

PDH Course Number: S156

CEU Course Title:      Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course presents information on the recommended details for conventional wood framing. The contents cover foundation, floor, wall, deck and roof construction. In addition, special framing details for firestopping, draftstopping, termite control, and fire hazard control around chimneys and fireplaces are also presented. The course materials are based entirely on the AWC-APA publication: Details For Conventional Wood Frame Construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S156A

CEU Course Title:      Details for Conventional Wood Frame ConstructionAIA HSW

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $149

PDH Course Description: This course presents information on the recommended details for conventional wood framing. The contents cover foundation, floor, wall, deck and roof construction. In addition, special framing details for firestopping, draftstopping, termite control, and fire hazard control around chimneys and fireplaces are also presented. The course materials are based entirely on the AWC-APA publication: Details For Conventional Wood Frame Construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects.

PDH Course Number: S161

CEU Course Title:      AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   8 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   8 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.8 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   8 LU

Online Course Price:    $145

PDH Course Description: This course presents information on the standard practice for steel buildings and bridges. The contents cover materials, contract documents, shop and erection drawings, shop fabrication and delivery, erection, quality assurance, contracts and architecturally exposed structural steel. The course materials are based entirely on the AISC publication: AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S164

CEU Course Title:      Introduction to Structural Impact

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This four hour course is an introduction to structural impact assessment for practicing mechanical and structural engineers. The emphasis is on first principles and methodology to address commonplace design problems. This course will enable the designer to estimate impact loads and their effects routinely. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S165

CEU Course Title:      Design of Beams and Other Flexural Members per AISC LRFD 3rd Edition (2001)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: Beams are structural elements that support principally transverse loads, and are subjected mainly to flexure, or bending. The complete design of a steel rolled-shape beam includes addressing bending strength, shear resistance, deflection, lateral support, web and flange local buckling, and support details. Design for bending is in most cases the primary concern.

There are many terms used for beams in construction, such as girders (larger beams that support smaller beams), joists (beams that are closely spaced), purlins (roof beams spanning between trusses), girts (horizontal wall beams resisting bending caused by wind on the side of industrial building), stringers (longitudinal bridge beams spanning between transverse beams), lintels (beam supporting a wall over window or door openings). Other terms such as header, trimmer, rafter, and ridge, are often used for beams in wood construction.

This course will address the basic concepts steel beam design and other flexural members based on the criteria specified in Part 16, Chapter F of the latest edition of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design, Third Edition, November, 2001, (herein referred as LRFD). There are many steel elements that can be used as beams, including rolled shapes, cold-formed shapes, and fabricated beams and trusses. The course will emphasize the design of rolled shapes, mainly I-beams (W, M, and S-shapes).

The topics included are: general requirements for flexural strength, bending stress and plastic moment, nominal flexural strength for doubly symmetric shapes and channels, compact and non-compact sections criteria, elastic and inelastic lateral-torsional buckling bent about their major axis, and shear strength of beams.

Members subjected to combined flexure and axial force, and fatigue; and members with tapered-webs, and slender web elements (plate girders) are not in the scope of this course. These members are covered in sections H1, K3, F3, and Appendix G of the LRFD.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S166

CEU Course Title:      Design Bolted Wood Connections With Spreadsheet

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This course summarizes the major factors involved in the design of laterally loaded bolted wood connections. An Excel© 2003 spreadsheet program BOLTUP© is provided that determines the allowable lateral load on a bolted wood connection based on the bolts and the member tensile stress. The use of the spreadsheet is illustrated with five examples.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S167

CEU Course Title:      Design Lag Screwed Wood Connections with Spreadsheet

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $119

PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course summarizes the major factors involved in the design of lag screwed wood connections loaded laterally, in withdrawal and in a combination of the two. An Excel© 2003 spreadsheet is provided that determines the allowable load on a connection based on the type of loading and the member properties. The use of the spreadsheet is illustrated with five examples.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S168

CEU Course Title:      Design Nailed and Wood Screwed Connections with Spreadsheet

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course summarizes the major factors involved in the design of nailed and screwed wood connections loaded laterally, in withdrawal and in a combination of the two. An Excel© 2003 spreadsheet is provided that determines the allowable load for a nailed or screwed connection based on the type of loading and the member properties. The use of the spreadsheet is illustrated with seven examples.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S169

CEU Course Title:      Design of Wood Beam-Columns with Spreadsheet

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This course summarizes the major factors involved in the design of wood beam-columns. Included is an explanation of the use of an Excel© 2003 spreadsheet that can be used to design or evaluate the capacity of wood beam-columns. The student must have a licensed copy of Excel to use this spreadsheet. The use of the spreadsheet is illustrated with six examples.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S173

CEU Course Title:      Concrete Maintenance Guidelines

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   1 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   1 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.1 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   1 LU

Online Course Price:    $29

PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course provides general guidelines and methods used for the maintenance of concrete. Concrete maintenance includes the repair of cracks, joints and surface damage. Maintenance also includes the removal of stains and the protection of surfaces with coatings and sealers. Among the coatings and sealers discussed are silicones, cements, urethanes, epoxies, latexes and polyesters. The necessary surface preparations prior to application of a sealer or coating are discussed. Concrete cleaning methods include water washing, steam cleaning, water and abrasion blasting and mechanical, flame and chemical cleaning. Stains commonly encountered are iron, oil, dirt, mildew, asphalt, efflorescence and graffiti.

Concrete stains do not usually adversely affect a structure but should be removed for esthetical reasons, for decorative types of concrete such as exposed aggregate and prior to sealing or re coloring colored concrete. The advantages and disadvantages and the most appropriate method for stain removal are discussed. Some methods will damage the concrete surface unnecessarily if not administered correctly. Concrete surfaces can be protected from deterioration from chemicals, acids, water penetration and dusting by the application of an appropriate coating or sealing compound.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S174

CEU Course Title:      Metal Deterioration

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course discusses the different types of metal deterioration that can occur in structures and buildings. It is important to have an understanding of the potential for the deterioration of metals so that proper precautions can be taken during the design and detailing of the metal components of a facility. This course will enable a design professional to avoid situations that provide the most potential for the deterioration of metals and the subsequent corrosion of an otherwise usable structure or building component.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S175

CEU Course Title:      Concrete Repair – Selection of Repair Methods

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines for diagnosing concrete defects and selecting the methods and materials for repair of defective or damaged concrete. The existing condition and cause or causes of defects are evaluated to select the suitable method and materials for a successful and durable concrete repair. Typical causes and symptoms are explained and the best repair method and materials are presented. Concrete deficiencies include cracking, surface deterioration, construction faults, joint damages, erosion, seepage and spalling. The student will have an understanding of the terms commonly used to describe cracking, general physical conditions and other defects. Descriptive examples and representative photos of the various types of concrete defects are presented. The types of investigations, testing, analysis and inspections used to determine the extent and possible causes of concrete damages are discussed. Common causes for concrete deficiency such as accidental loading, chemical attacks, improper construction or design and temperature changes and the typical symptoms and preventative measures are described. The student will also gain an understanding of the general procedures, equipment and tests used for core drilling, underwater inspection and nondestructive testing. Examples of advantages and limitations of the repair methods and materials are discussed.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S176

CEU Course Title:      Concrete Removal and Repair–Methods and Materials

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $89

PDH Course Description: This three-hour online course provides general guidelines for the removal of damaged or deteriorated concrete. Successful and durable concrete repairs depend on careful planning and consist of removal, surface and steel preparation and reconstruction after removal of concrete. The student will become familiar with the methods typically used for concrete removal including blasting, crushing, cutting, impacting, milling and presplitting together with their uses, advantages and limitations. Monitoring techniques to detect damages to the remaining concrete after completing removal work are presented. The damaged area must be properly prepared because If the entire defective concrete and corrosion product of the reinforcing steel is not removed, the repair materials may not bond properly to the existing concrete member and the repair will fail.

The existing condition and cause or causes of damages are considered in the selection of suitable methods and materials for repair. Concrete damages include cracking, surface deterioration, joint damages, erosion, seepage and spalling. Repair methods and materials consist of various grouts, polymer coatings, jacketing, overlays and injections, various types of cement, concrete and admixtures. Also considered are the preparation of concrete surfaces and reinforcement steel preparation and the replacement and addition of reinforcement steel for a successful and durable concrete repair. Concrete repairs often fail because of poor selection of repair materials. Properties of newer repair materials such as the coefficient of thermal expansion and modulus of elasticity often differ from the existing concrete. If the repair material is not physically or chemically compatible with the existing concrete, debonding, cracking or failure may occur. The student will understand the measures required in preparing concrete surfaces and reinforcement steel for sound and durable damage repairs.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S177

CEU Course Title:      Petrographic Analysis of Concrete Deterioration

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   2 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   2 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.2 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   2 LU

Online Course Price:    $59

PDH Course Description: The primary purpose of this course is to highlight the importance of the use of petrographic analysis as a part of any thorough investigation and on-site condition survey of a deteriorated concrete structure. To often conclusions concerning the nature or cause of deteriorated concrete, as well as the repair of the same, are based on visual observations only, particularly with structures exposed to chlorides (such as road de-icing salts). The resulting recommendations in such instances, more often than not, can lead to repair methods and techniques that can actually exacerbate the conditions which in turn can lead to accelerated deterioration of the structure. The use of petrographic analysis can avoid the pitfalls associated with investigations based on on-site visual observations only. This course will enable the user to understand the appropriate uses of and the types of concrete pathologies that can be determined with petrographic analysis.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

 

PDH Course Number: S178T

CEU Course Title:      Design and Finishing of Concrete Slabs on Grade (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   3 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   3 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.3 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   3 LU

Online Course Price:    $120

PDH Course Description: The first portion of this course will provide the user with an understanding of the subgrade drag theory and how it relates to the design of reinforcement for concrete slabs-on-grade as required to help control shrinkage cracking. Two other alternate design methods are also discussed relative to the sizing of "distribution" reinforcement. Additional types of reinforcing materials are also discussed including welded wire fabric, conventional deformed reinforcing bars and post-tensioning tendons.

The second portion of this course discusses the F-Number system, which is used today to specify and evaluate the levelness and flatness of both slab-on-grades and elevated slabs. The F-number system was developed because of the inadequacy of the straightedge specifications historically used in the construction industry to control slab flatness and levelness. As a result of equipment developed by the Face Company to qualify the levelness and roughness of slabs, the ACI Committee 117 established a system to evaluate the readings of this same machine. This method is referred to as the F-Number system.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.


Attention to the New York State Licensed PE & LS:


This live-online course has been approved as a continuing education course (live interactive course) by the NY State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying. You are required to meet with the instructor through telephone or Internet at a scheduled time. The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend a meeting and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation. The following is the meeting schedule for next few weeks:

Meeting Schedule for Live-Online Course S178T

Date

Time

Method

Registration Deadline

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

Noon 12 PM on Friday, October 21, 2005

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

Noon 12 PM on Friday, November 11, 2005

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

Noon 12 PM on Friday, December 9, 2005

TBA: Time to be arranged. Please email info@PDHcenter.com for details on how to attend web meeting once you register and purchase the course.

 

PDH Course Number: S179T

CEU Course Title:      Deterioration of Metals (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   4 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   4 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.4 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   4 LU

Online Course Price:    $160

PDH Course Description: This course discusses the different types of metal deterioration that can occur in structures and buildings. The deterioration of metal structures is recognized as a serious problem in the building industry because it results in the loss of hundreds of billions of dollars each year. This problem exists because metals have a natural tendency to revert to their oxidized form.

It is important to have an understanding of the potential for the deterioration of metals so that proper precautions can be taken during the design and detailing of the metal components of a facility. This course will enable a design professional to avoid situations that provide the most potential for the deterioration of metals and the subsequent corrosion of an otherwise usable structure or building component.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.


Attention to the New York State Licensed PE & LS:


This live-online course has been approved as a continuing education course (live interactive course) by the NY State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying. You are required to meet with the instructor through telephone or Internet at a scheduled time. The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend a meeting and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation. The following is the meeting schedule for next few weeks:

Meeting Schedule for Live-Online Course S179T

Date

Time

Method

Registration Deadline

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

Noon 12 PM on Friday, January 13, 2006

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

Noon 12 PM on Friday, February 10, 2006

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

Noon 12 PM on Friday, March 10, 2006

TBA: Time to be arranged. Please email info@PDHcenter.com for details on how to attend web meeting once you register and purchase the course.

 

PDH Course Number: S180T

CEU Course Title:      Cold-Formed Steel Stud Wall Design (Live-Online)

Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE):   6 PDH     Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS):   6 PDU

Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC):   0.6 CEU      AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA):   6 LU

Online Course Price:    $240

PDH Course Description: The use of cold-formed steel in both commerical and residential construction has been increased significantly in the last few years. This course provides general guidance on the cold-formed steel stud wall system design to engineers, architects, and contractors. It consists of two parts. The first part is based on PDH course S101 - An Overview of Cold-Formed Steel Structures, which discusses the manufacturing process of cold-formed steel, the fundamental theories of cold-formed steel design, cold-formed steel applications in today's construction market, and the connection methods. The second part is based on PDH course S107 - Brick Veneer/Steel Stud Wall Design (Tech Note 28B by The Brick Industry Association), which addresses the considerations and recommendations for the design, detailing, materials selection and construction of brick veneer/steel stud panel walls. The information presented pertains to behavior of veneer, differential movement, ties and anchors, air space, detailing, selection of materials and construction techniques.



Attention to the New York State Licensed PE & LS:


This live-online course has been approved as a continuing education course (live interactive course) by the NY State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying. You are required to meet with the instructor through telephone or Internet at a scheduled time. The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend a meeting and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation. The following is the meeting schedule for next few months:

Meeting Schedule for Live-Online Course S180T

Date

Time

Method

Registration Deadline

Tuesday, January 18, 2006

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

12 PM (Noon) on Monday, January 13, 2006

Tuesday, February 15, 2006

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

12 PM (Noon) on Friday, February 10, 2006

Tuesday, March 15, 2006

AM, TBA

Web Meeting

12 PM (Noon) on Friday, March 10, 2006

TBA: Time to be arranged. Please email info@PDHcenter.com for details on how to attend web meeting once you register and purchase the course. Special training arrangement can be made for a group of 4 or more participants from the same firm.

 

 

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