AGC Edge: Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition

Description

About the Course
Looking to streamline your construction projects while enhancing quality and reducing costs? The Lean Construction Education Program is your answer. This comprehensive 36-hour program, offered by the Associated General Contractors of America, is designed for construction professionals at all levels. It teaches the Lean Operating System, focusing on continuous improvements for every aspect of a construction project – from planning to recycling.

The program includes five units, covering everything from the introduction to Lean Construction to applying Lean thinking outside of field production. You’ll learn about process efficiency, variation mitigation, the Last Planner System®, and much more. Plus, participants have the opportunity to apply for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Lean Construction (CM-Lean), signifying a deep understanding of Lean principles and practices.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this program will provide the knowledge and skills to transform your projects and company into a model of Lean efficiency.

After completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to share.


Course Units
Unit 1 – Introduction to Lean Construction
Unit 2 – Process and Production Basics
Unit 3 – Project Production Systems
Unit 4 – Lean Thinking in Field Production, Last Planner® System 
Unit 5 – Lean Thinking Outside of Field Production

LCEP Learning Objectives

Students participating in AGC’s five-unit Lean Construction Education program will be eligible to take an exam to earn their CM-Lean.

The AGC Certificate of Management-Lean Construction (CM-Lean) is an assessment-based certificate credential that denotes knowledge and understanding of concepts related to lean adoption, practice, and process transformation outlined in AGC’s Lean Construction Education Program. Successful candidates will carry the CM-Lean designation.

Path to CM-Lean

If you have questions, email us at education@agc.org

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to rockkie.dunton[@]agc.org.

Transfer Policy: All transfers must be to courses starting within 90 days of the original course start date. Send transfer requests to rockkie.dunton[@]agc.org. 

AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Meet Your Course Instructor:

Dawlat Elmosalmi | MSc., PMP, CM-LEAN
Lean Implementation Manager
Dawlat has over 14 years of experience in Lean Implementation, Project Management, and Architectural Projects. Certified by Engineering & consulting offices accrediting committee in Qatar with UPDA grade A. She got her master’s degree in 2014 in Implementing Lean practice in BIM Projects. PMP Certified Professional. She implemented Lean in design projects for the first time in the Middle East in a design consultancy firm in 2013. 

Dawlat was one of the first CM-LEAN Instructors in Qatar and one of the first Lean leaders in the Middle East, promoting Lean thinking and Lean Construction by being a speaker at several conferences since 2015. In addition, she was one of the founding core teams of Lean Construction Institute in Qatar in 2019. Dawlat is an active Instructor for the AGC LCEP Course in Qatar and has instructed the course several times for public and private organizations.

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