Construction Execution Planning Course Overview

 Plan and Execute Construction Projects with Greater Confidence

Strengthen your project execution capabilities by learning proven planning methodologies that improve collaboration, communication, workflow reliability, and overall project performance.

This eLearning course is designed to help construction professionals overcome common execution challenges caused by gaps in planning, coordination, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. By exploring industry-recognized approaches, participants will gain practical strategies to improve predictability, productivity, and project delivery success.

This course is not a required prerequisite for obtaining the **PMI-CP™ certification**; however, the PDUs earned through this eLearning can contribute toward maintaining your certification.

Overview

Effective project execution requires more than a plan — it requires alignment between teams, clear communication, reliable workflows, and continuous improvement. This course introduces three complementary project planning and execution approaches that help teams work together more effectively:

Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)
Last Planner System® (LPS)
Planning for Completions, Commissioning, and Startup

These approaches enable project teams to improve decision-making, reduce uncertainty, manage constraints, and deliver projects more efficiently while creating a stronger project culture.

 What You’ll Learn

 Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)

Explore the fundamentals of Advanced Work Packaging and understand how it improves project planning and execution. Learn how AWP aligns engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key concepts include:

* The role of AWP in improving project performance
* Front-end planning and execution alignment
* Collaboration between project stakeholders
* Benefits of AWP implementation, including improved safety, productivity, cost control, quality, and schedule performance

 Module 2: Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Implementation Model

Understand how AWP supports predictable and efficient project delivery through structured planning and execution.

You will learn:

* How AWP components flow across the project lifecycle
* The relationship between planning activities and field execution
* Methods to improve workface planning and productivity
* How organized workflows support successful project outcomes

Module 3: AWP Practices and Implementation Tools

Discover practical techniques that support successful AWP adoption.

Topics include:

* Building an effective AWP project culture
* Supporting safety and collaboration
* Implementation recommendations and best practices
* Practical AWP tools, templates, and checklists for project teams

Module 4: AWP Benefits and Project Outcomes

Examine how AWP contributes to improved project results across key performance areas:

* Safety improvement
* Increased productivity
* Cost efficiency
* Quality enhancement
* Schedule predictability
* Better project control

Review real-world examples demonstrating the impact of successful AWP implementation.

Module 5: Introduction to Last Planner System® (LPS®)

Learn how the Last Planner System® improves project planning reliability by creating better workflow control and team coordination.

This module covers:

* The origins and purpose of LPS®
* Challenges with traditional project planning methods
* How LPS® supports more predictable project execution

Module 6: LPS® Principles and Benefits

Explore the core principles behind the Last Planner System® and how it improves project delivery.

Learn how to:

* Create collaborative alignment among stakeholders
* Reduce workflow disruptions
* Improve planning reliability
* Encourage continuous improvement

Module 7: The Five Conversations of Last Planner System®

Understand the five interconnected planning levels that support successful project execution:

* Milestone Planning
* Phase Pull Planning
* Lookahead Planning
* Weekly Work Planning
* Learning and Continuous Improvement

Discover how LPS® creates predictable workflows and supports better project performance across design, construction, and commissioning phases.

Module 8: Pre-Construction Planning for Commissioning and Startup

Learn why effective commissioning and startup planning is essential for project success.

This module explores:

* Pre-construction planning activities
* Concept development and feasibility planning
* Front-end engineering planning
* Detailed design considerations
* Key stakeholder involvement for successful startup execution

Course Details

PDUs:3

Business Acumen:1
Ways of Working: 1
Power Skills: 1

Course Duration: 6 Hours

Associated Certification: PMI-CP™ (PMI Construction Professional)