Project Management Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in professional project management tailored to residential construction projects. This course introduces the core principles, roles and workflows that drive successful projects, while also exploring how AI tools and Google search are transforming the ways project managers access information, communicate with teams and make decisions in real time.
You will learn how structured project management improves project outcomes across scope, schedule, budget and client experience. The course walks through the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction planning to project closeout, giving you a clear roadmap for managing every phase with confidence.
Through practical, real-world scenarios, you will explore how to set up projects effectively, run [roductive meetings, manage documentation and coordinate internal teams, trade partners and clients. You will also gain exposure to essential tools such as estimating systems, schedules, job costing, logs and reporting. Learn how emerging AI-powered tools and smarter search strategies can streamline these processes and surface critical project information faster.
By the end of the course, you will udnerstand how to manage daily project responsibilities from site coordination and materials management to change orders, financial tracking and client communication. You will leave wit practical systems and workflows that help you stay organized, proactively solve problems and deliver consistent, high-quality project outcomes.
When you finish this project management course, you will be able to:
- Review the objectives, benefits and core responsibilities of professional project management
- Define the role of the project manager and characteristics that drive success
- Identify key project team members and how they collaborate throughout the project lifecycle
- Execute effective pre-construction processes, including design coordination, internal alignment and client hand-off
- Set up and manage project documentation, files and communication systems
- Apply essential project management tools for scheduling, estimating, financial tracking and reporting
- Manage project execution, including site coordination, materials, trade partners and change orders
- Deliver strong project closeout processes that support client satisfaction and long-term success
Great projects do not happen by accident. They are built on clear systems, strong communication and disciplined execution. This project management course helps you bring structure to every phase of your residential construction projects, while equipping you with modern tools and insights to work smarter, respond faster and stay ahead in an increasingly digital construction environment.
This course is ideal for professionals across the residential construction industry who want to improve project organization, execution and team coordination.
You should take this course if you are a:
- Homebuilder looking to improve project consistency and efficiency
- Remodeler managing complex projects and client expectations
- Project manager seeking stronger systems for planning, tracking and execution
- Superintendent responsible for daily jobsite coordination and team alignment
- Trade contractor wanting better insight into project workflows and expectations
- New construction professional building a foundation in project management
- Experienced professional looking to modernize processes using AI and digital tools
Whether you are managing new builds or renovations, this course gives you the structure and tools to run projects with clarity, control and confidence.
This course counts as 6 credits hours toward the continuing education requirement for the NAHB Certified Master Building Professional (CMBP) and Certified Master Remodeler Professional (CMRP) credentials.
Participants will also earn 6 hours of continuing education credits for the following NAHB designations: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, CMP, CSP, GMB, GMR, Master CSP and MIRM.
Additionally, this course qualifies for 6 AIA/CES Learning Units (LU). NAHB is a Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credits will be reported to CES Records for AIA member upon course completion. Certificates of Completion are available for non-AIA members upon request.
